Power Division urges Nepra to scrap fees for solar users below 25 kilowatts

Asks to review its regulations, seeking the removal of fees exemption from licensing requirements Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Sunday formally asked Nepra to review its regulations, seeking the removal of fees and a licensing exemption for solar consumers with systems under 25 kilowatts (kW), following a directive from Energy Minister…

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FPCCI launches global trade committees

Initiative will significantly enhance Pakistan’s representation, proactive participation in regional, global economies KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has announced the formation of national committees for various international forums, including ECO CCI, the Pakistan-EU Business Forum, CACCI, the Pakistan-ASEAN Business Forum, the Commonwealth, D-8 CCI and the…

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PLL approves costly LNG purchase

PLL floated urgent tenders for the import of three LNG cargoes covering the delivery window from April 27 to May 14 ISLAMABAD: After securing multiple bids for short-term supply, the Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) board on Saturday approved the purchase of one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the spot market, scheduled to arrive in…

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Sesame exports to China hit $32.1m in Q1

BEIJING: The 2026 China International Sesame Conference (Spring), held in the coastal city of Qingdao, brought together global stakeholders from across the sesame value chain to discuss market trends, trade cooperation and future supply dynamics. The event served as a key platform for exporters, importers and industry leaders to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities…

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Govt bets on higher growth, expanded tax base

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to set a GDP growth target of 5.1 per cent and a tax collection goal exceeding Rs15.5 trillion in the budget for the next fiscal year (2026–27), even as global lenders expect the economy to expand at a slower pace. Finance ministry sources said preparations for the upcoming budget…

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Pakistan ranks 16th in global talent index

Scores 97/100 for cost competitiveness but only 30/100 for infrastructure, creating 67-point gap KARACHI: Pakistan has risen to 16th place in the Global Outsourcing Talent Index 2026, surpassing 177 countries, according to a report by Ataraxis Management. This places the country in the top 8.3% of global digital labour markets and highlights strong performance in…

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Pakistan launches high-res imaging satellite

PRSC-EO3, a Pakistani remote sensing satellite, is launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China’s Shanxi province. PHOTO: app ISLAMABAD: China on Saturday successfully launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi province, state-run Xinhua News reported. The satellite, named PRSC-EO3, was launched into space by…

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PTI to give ‘very big’ protest call soon

K-P CM tells AJK rally this time the entire Pakistan will come out against govt policies ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday hinted at an imminent large-scale protest call as he addressed a PTI public gathering in Muzaffarabad’s Lal Chowk to mark the party’s 30th foundation day. Speaking at the well-attended rally,…

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