US exempts tech imports in tariff step back WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has announced a series of major exemptions to its punishing global tariffs —... Published 13 Apr, 2025 02:50am
Business & Finance Tariff-related concerns: Jam vows support to fruit, juice sector ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan chaired a meeting with the Fruit Juice Council and leading... Published 08 Apr, 2025 05:40am
Markets European shares end flat amid investor caution over tariff uncertainties FRANKFURT: European shares ended flat on Monday as caution prevailed, even as hopes grew that US President Donald... Published 25 Mar, 2025 05:37am
Print 7 IPPs file joint plea for tariff cut ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has admitted a joint tariff reduction... Updated 18 Mar, 2025 08:51am
Business & Finance Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:12am
Markets Thar coal: TCEB holds public hearing on SSRL’s tariff plea KARACHI: The Thar Coal & Energy Board (TCEB) successfully held a public hearing Thursday regarding the tariff... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 05:54am
World Scholz vows to ‘defend free trade’ after Trump tariff threat DAVOS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that he would “defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity”,... Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:03pm
Business & Finance National trade policy ineffective in simplifying tariff structure: report ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Policy (2019-24) was a step in the right direction but remained ineffective in... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Print Govt inks revised deals with 8 bagasse-fired IPPs ISLAMABAD: Following successful negotiated deals with the five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), the Energy Task... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Business & Finance After tariff fixation: KE will see no net impact from FCA, says regulator Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday said the impact of Fuel Charges... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:18am
Print Rs151bn ‘irregular’ payment to KAPCO: CPPA-G seeks audit para settlement ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has asked Audit to settle an audit para about... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:36am
Print Tiered pricing system: Gas tariff hike spared 66pc of consumers: Musadik ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik Wednesday clarified that 66 percent of gas consumers remain unaffected... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:33am
Business & Finance Tariff differential: KE could be allowed to claim mark-up at KIBOR+3.5pc if… ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow KE to claim interest or mark-up at KIBOR + 3.5 percent per annum,... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:39am
Print 150MW solar projects: KE receives lowest tariff bid KARACHI: Following the successful milestone of technical bid opening for K-Electric’s 150 MW solar energy projects... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:48am
Print Filed on behalf of Star Hydro: Nepra returns CPPA-G’s tariff revision plea ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has returned CPPA-G’s tariff modification... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:10am
Print Tariff, USD indexation under PPA terms: South Korean co threatens to file global lawsuit Seeks intervention of Power Division to take appropriate measures to ensure that contractual commitments outlined in the PPA are upheld Updated 13 Aug, 2024 02:29pm
Business & Finance Tariff reforms stressed to drive export-led growth ISLAMABAD: In follow-up of the Prime Minister’s constitution of the Committee on ‘tariff rationalisation for... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Opinion The challenge of IPPs—IV The second part of this story is the perceived cooperation from our Chinese brothers and friends. As per ... Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance PTA seeks tariff concession for leather sector KARACHI: The Chairman, Pakistan Tanners’ Association (PTA), Muhammad Mehr Ali has said the present plight of the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Markets PKI urges govt to stop making capacity payments to IPPs LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has asked the government to halt payments to the Independent Power... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance PTA prepares tariff for cellular mobile services regulations ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has prepared “Tariff for Cellular Mobile Telecommunication... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:24am
Markets US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Markets There must be no further raise in electricity cost: expert KARACHI: Requesting for 76% increase in base tariff to Rs44.69 per unit from existing base tariff of Rs34 per unit... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Print Tariff petition: PPIB for excluding certain projects from Nepra application ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has proposed that pipeline hydropower projects who... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:44am
Print MYT mechanism: Three Discos’ average base tariff jacked up for 5 years ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased average base tariff of three power... Updated 17 Mar, 2024 09:58pm
World Trump suggests tax cuts can help offset 10% tariff impact WASHINGTON: Donald Trump defended Monday his proposal of a universal 10 percent tariff on imports, suggesting tax... Published 11 Mar, 2024 08:06pm
Business & Finance KE’s tariff adjustment period: Nepra issues addendum to clarify its decision ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has issued addendum to clarify its decision about... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Print Nepra competitive bidding tariff: Amendments to RFP, SPDs for large solar projects approved ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved amendments in the Request for... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:18am
Print Base power tariff: Nepra all set to approve increase of up to Rs7.50 per unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is all set to accord final approval for massive... Updated 23 Jul, 2023 08:00pm
Business & Finance KPT increases ‘wet’ charges KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the premier port of Pakistan has announced a tariff increase after a gap of 20... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am