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Power division projects 25pc rise in tariff by 2034

The price of electricity is expected to increase by one-fourth over the next eight years, according to a power division forecast, after a 50per cent increase in the past three years due to massive currency devaluation. The average tariff is projected at Rs29.70 per unit by 2034, up by Rs5.70 from the existing rate of Rs24, said the power division in a working paper shared with stakeholders in t

Equities hit all-time high on economic optimism

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied to a historic high this week as investor sentiment turned bullish on the back of a newly signed trade agreement with the United States, better-than-expected fiscal performance, and a resilient corporate earnings season. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1.3 per cent week-on-week, closing at a record 141,035 points, up 1,828 points from the previous wee

Power division projects 25pc rise in tariff by 2034

The price of electricity is expected to increase by one-fourth over the next eight years, according to a power division forecast, after a 50per cent increase in the past three years due to massive currency devaluation. The average tariff is projected at Rs29.70 per unit by 2034, up by Rs5.70 from the existing rate of Rs24, said the power division in a working paper shared with stakeholders in t

Tehran expresses willingness to join Silk Road initiative with Islamabad and Beijing

Iran on Sunday expressed willingness to join the Silk Road initiative with Pakistan and China to get maximum benefits from the regional connectivity. Pakistan and Iran vowed to further expand their land and rail route linkages. The two sides made these commitments when Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, who accompanied the Iranian president on the official vis

Pakistan, Iran term terror main hurdle to prosperity

Pakistan and Iran on Sunday agreed that peace and prosperity in their border regions hinged on effectively combating terrorism, as both countries renewed their commitment to increase annual bilateral trade to $10 billion. The consensus was rea­ched during a bilateral meeting at the Prime Mini­ster’s House in Islamabad and later emphasised at a joint press conference by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh