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January 17, 2026

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Another increase in electricity tariffs is coming for consumers under the December FCA

A representational image of an electricity meter. — Reuters/File Utilities are seeking Nepra approval for Re0.4781 per unit. Dec Report Cost Rs 9.1419. actual cost Rs.9.62. Total generation 8,487 GWh at Rs 77.7 billion. Islamabad: Electricity consumers may face another hike in their electricity bills after utilities asked the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to allow an additional Re0.4781 per unit charge, The News was mentioned. Utilities sought recovery in the December 2025 monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher-than-expected generation costs. If approved, the extra amount will be collected by the February accounts. In a petition filed on behalf

January 17, 2026

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Consumers are preparing for an increase in tariffs

Islamabad: Consumers are likely to face a hike of up to Rs 0.48 per unit in electricity tariffs due to the fuel cost adjustment for December 2025. Earlier, the benchmark price was set at Rs 9.14 per unit, but the actual price touched a higher level of Rs 9.62 per unit, an increase of Rs 0.48. The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has submitted a request to the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra), seeking an increase of Rs 0.4781 per kilowatt hour (kWh) compared to the benchmark fuel cost. CPPA-G estimated fuel charges for December at Rs 9.1419

January 3, 2026

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Cement sales increase by 9.7% to 25.8 million tons

LAHORE: Cement shipments showed a slight increase of 1.47% in December 2025 as total sales reached 4.347 million tonnes against 4.284 million tonnes in the same month last year. According to data released by the Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement shipments from the industry in December 2025 were 3.725 million tonnes compared to 3.5 million tonnes in December 2024, showing an increase of 6.42%. Exports continued their downward trend and fell by 20.66% in December 2025 when shipments totaled 621,685 tonnes versus 783,550 tonnes in December 2024. During the month under review, cement plants based in the northern base

December 27, 2025

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Liquid foreign exchange reserves increase slightly to 21 billion dollars

SBP imports Rs2.06tr, gold crosses Rs473,000/tola and silver crosses Rs7,900/tola on global rally Almost 87% of foreign loans were for financing the budget and building up foreign exchange reserves, which meant that these had not been used to build assets. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose marginally in the week ended December 19, 2025, increasing by $16 million to $15,902.5 million from $15,886.5 million a week earlier, according to official data released by the central bank. The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $21,022.6 million as of December

December 10, 2025

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ECC approves increase in profit margins of oil marketers, OMCs

Workers at a gas station attend to customers in Islamabad, Pakistan, on February 16, 2022. — AFP/File Diesel petrol prices likely to rise by up to Rs 2.56 per litre: sources. The committee approves amendments to the vehicle import procedure. The ECC OK’d the brief seeking restrictions on chloroform imports. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to revise the profit margins of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and oil marketers on high-speed petrol and diesel. The ECC meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The adjustments were made in line with the

November 29, 2025

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Floods increase in Sri Lanka, 69 dead

. People move through a flooded road on the outskirts of Colombo. Photo: AFP COLUMBUS: Sri Lankan troops were battling to rescue hundreds of people trapped by floods on Friday as the death toll from the weather rose to 69, with another 34 people reported missing. Coast Guard helicopters and boats carried out multiple rescue operations, pulling residents from treetops, rooftops and villages cut off by floodwaters. The Disaster Management Center (DMC) said the toll rose as more bodies were recovered in the worst-hit central region, where most victims had been buried alive as mudslides struck this week. Rain was

November 25, 2025

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Ogra recommends an increase of up to 7.14% in natural gas prices

This representational image shows blue flames burning on a gas stove. — Reuters/File SSGCL may increase prices by Rs 118.47. SNGPL could charge Rs 86.3 extra per mmbtu. Gas supply companies were ordered to ensure uninterrupted supply. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has proposed an increase of up to 7.14% in natural gas prices for the current financial year. As per Ogra’s decision, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) may see prices rise by Rs118.47 per million British thermal units (mmbtu) to Rs1,777.02 from the existing Rs1,658.55/mmbtu. Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) could charge Rs86.3 more per

November 19, 2025

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Nepra rate revision could increase electricity bills in 2026

A technician repairs new electricity meters at a residential building in Pakistan, in this undated photo. — AFP/File The reference point will serve as a basic reference for invoices. Regulator queries data, CPPA call submission is incomplete. Business groups warn the proposal will keep energy unaffordable. Islamabad: Pakistani households and businesses could face higher electricity bills next year after the country’s energy regulator on Tuesday opened a review of a proposal to raise the national power purchase price, a step that could raise energy costs across the board. The News was mentioned. The Central Power Purchase Authority (CPPA), in its

November 18, 2025

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In White House meeting with Trump, MBS says Saudi Arabia will increase US investment to $1 trillion

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., November 18, 2025. — Reuters MBS is making his first visit to the White House in more than seven years. Trump is moving to cement a growing friendship with the Saudi leader. Saudi Arabia’s priorities include defense, technology, nuclear energy. Donald Trump hailed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday for $1 trillion in investment as the US president hosted a lavish reception at the White House.

November 13, 2025

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RDA inflows increase by $205 million to $11.3 billion

SBP raises Rs 493bn in bill auction, drawing heavy participation. gold softens; rupee company KARACHI: Pakistan received gross inflows of $205 million under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) scheme in October 2025, taking the cumulative funds received since its launch in September 2020 to a robust $11.313 billion, according to the latest State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) statistics. Investment of $205 million in October was an improvement over the six-month average of $189 million and the long-term average of $182 million since the program began, according to Topline Research. Meanwhile, net inflows – which represent gross inflows minus repatriated funds

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