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Nepra approves Rs2.83 per unit hike in FCA for May power bills

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday authorised ex-Wapda distribution companies (XWDiscos) to levy a Rs2.83 per unit charge in consumers’ electricity bills for May as part of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) charges. Nepra said the FCA pertains to the month of March. According to a notification issued by Nepra, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, the new ad

Shell posts Rs314m profit

Shell Pakistan Ltd (SPL) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs314 million during first quarter of 2024 against a loss of Rs4.762 billion in the same period last year. The mobility business grew its network with five newly commissioned sites and refreshed 13 sites. The business added 13 non-fuel retail facilities across the network. ARL’s key unit Attock Refinery Ltd (ARL) said that it has

CDWP clears three projects worth Rs126bn

The Central Development Wor­k­ing Party (CDWP) recom­mended on Wednesday three projects worth Rs126 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) for approval. The CDWP meeting was chaired by Deputy Chair­man of the Planning Com­mission Mohammad Jeha­nzeb Khan, said a press release. Two projects related to transport and communications sector were presented in th

Axe falls on another senior taxman

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principle to suspend another senior taxman, who sought adjournment in a case involving Rs456 million in tax payments, for allegedly demonstrating lack of commitment to resolving tax concerns, Dawn has learnt through reliable sources. They said FBR Chairman Zubair Tiwana forwarded the name of Sahibzada Abdul Mateen, chief commissioner of Medium Ta

World Bank reaffirms help for development

World Bank Vice-President for South Asia Martin Raiser concluded his three-day visit to Pakistan on Wednesday and reaffirmed the bank’s readiness to collaborate with Pakistan in its journey of economic transformation aimed at sustainable development. During his stay, Mr Raiser met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, members of his government, and key counterparts to discuss Pakistan’s developme