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December 9, 2025

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The government is reducing electricity rates on excess consumption by Rs 15 per unit

A representational image of a transmission tower, also known as a power pylon. — AFP/File Agricultural consumer using 100 units to get relief of Rs 7 per unit. Industrial user with 1,000 units to feed at a lower rate of Rs.5. New rates apply to excess consumption compared to the previous year. ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at promoting industrial and rural development through relief in utility bills, the government has reduced electricity rates on excess consumption by around Rs 15 per unit for industries and agriculture sector. As per the government’s demand for a reduced rate approved by the

December 3, 2025

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The government removes additional export development costs, reducing cost pressures on exporters

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on 24 November 2025 where the Export Sector Working Group presented its update. — PID SBP says all previous circulars related to the surcharge have now been withdrawn. It says all export goods are exempted from the surcharge with immediate effect. The Councilor says the move follows the formation of new private sector-led working groups. The federal government has canceled the growth surcharge on all exports, the State Bank said on Tuesday, giving exporters some breathing room as they try to cut costs and remain competitive in global markets. The Export Development Surcharge

April 7, 2025

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Help cuts threaten fragile progress in reducing mothers’ deaths, warned UN officials

Listen to the article Cuts in international aid budgets threaten to overthrow decades in reducing mothers’ deaths and can lead to an increase in deaths that can be prevented during pregnancy and childbirth, United Nations Organizations warned on Monday. The warning came as the UN published a new report on World Health Day, showing a 40% global reduction in maternal mortality between 2000 and 2023, largely guided by improving access to basic health services. But officials say progress is now in danger. The report, the trends in maternal mortality, revealed that about 260,000 women died of pregnancy or childbirth complications

March 8, 2025

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PSX concentrations for interest rate reducing expectations

Listen to the article Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on Friday in a note, increasing nearly 700 points, as investors predicted the reduction of the Pakistanic Bank Policy Bank (SBP) next week after reading the inflation of 1.5% in February 20. A powerful rupee, ongoing government debates on the privatization of state -owned enterprises (SOES) and efforts to resolve the problem of circular debt before the liberalization of the loan loan of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan (IMF) next month.The KSE-100 reference index was installed on 114,399, led by the rally in oil and cement reserves. Analysts

March 7, 2025

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PSX is increasing in hopes of reducing interest rates, the progress of circular debt restructuring

The broker monitors the stock prices during transactions on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, Pakistan, January 21, 2025. – Inp The KSE-100 index closes at 114,398.69, up 685 points. Intractional High Prices 114,721,58, increased 1,008 points. The reference index sees low of 114,169.19, up 456 points. The stock market has expanded its upward momentum on Friday, enhanced by expectations to reduce policy interest rate, progress in restructuring circular debt and continuing positive investment feeling. Market participants were involved in the market for activity in basic sectors, especially in cement and energy reserves, as optimism increased before the announcement of

February 17, 2025

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Government weighs by reducing wheel charges for private energy purchase

A technician corrects the power meter on this non -date photo. – AFP/file Consumers of bulk can buy energy from private suppliers. Government in surplus auction electricity in industries. Nepra to set wheel charges for private buyers. ISLAMABAD: Authorities are thinking of reducing wheel charges to RS10-12 per unit to ensure the success of competitive bilateral trade market (CTBCM) for private energy transaction, The news reported on Monday. This adjustment is only possible when the latent cost is excluded. “Authorities wish to determine the wholesale private energy market until March-April with the Wheeling charges accepted by buyers and electricity sellers,”

July 18, 2024

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Can reducing screen time to 3 hours improve children’s mental health?

A child taking pictures in the field using a smart phone. — Unsplash/File Reducing children’s screen time to just three hours a week can lead to significant improvements in their mental health, suggests a team of psychologists and mental health experts working with various institutions in Denmark. The team, which also works with a colleague from the UK, describes in the paper published in the journal JAMA Network Open how they conducted a randomized clinical trial involving 89 families and the impact of reducing screen time on electronic devices. Medical Xpress. Children who spend a long time using electronic devices,

June 27, 2024

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The government is introducing pension reforms aimed at reducing the financial burden

A man counts Pakistani rupee notes at a foreign exchange shop in Peshawar, September 12, 2023. — Reuters Family of a deceased pensioner is entitled to receive pensions for 10 years. Employees, in case of accidental retirement, to receive pensions until the age of 60. Workers who leave voluntarily face annual pension cuts of 3-20%. ISLAMABAD: After announcing a 15% increase in post-retirement funds for employees in the 25th budget, the federal government has unveiled its pension reforms aimed at starting a gradual reduction in pension liabilities. The new amendments were introduced by the federal government to address the growing

April 7, 2024

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The Israeli army is reducing its troops in southern Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military has withdrawn more ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, leaving just one brigade there six months after the start of its offensive, a force spokesman said on Sunday. The army, which has been reducing numbers in Gaza since the start of the year to relieve reservists and growing pressure from its Washington ally to improve the humanitarian situation, did not elaborate on why or the number of soldiers involved. The move comes as Egypt prepares to host a new round of talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire agreement and the release of hostages. It was unclear

January 2, 2024

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The government is considering reducing electricity tariffs for industries

“Caretaker government to give road map to reduce capacity payments,” says Energy Minister Muhammad Ali The energy minister says the government is working to reduce cyclical debt. Soon roadmap for reducing capacity payments, says the minister. “The cost of fertilizers is very high, we are changing its regime, he says. ISLAMABAD: Acting Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali said on Tuesday that the government is considering taking a major step and reducing electricity tariffs for industries. Talking to you Geo NewsAli said the caretaker government was going to complete some major tasks as they had five to six

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