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10th December, 2012
Is govt ‘subsidising’ banks?
It would sound incredible if someone told you that the government is ‘subsidising’ banks. But it’s a fact that government is making banks rich by…
It would sound incredible if someone told you that the government is ‘subsidising’ banks. But it’s a fact that government is making banks rich by…
7th December, 2012
KESC asks govt not to act on finding
The Karachi Electric Supply Company has asked the government to “avoid making any statutory notification” to compensate consumers or to adjust subsidy payments by the government.
The Karachi Electric Supply Company has asked the government to “avoid making any statutory notification” to compensate consumers or to adjust subsidy payments by the government.
31st May, 2012
Subsidies for most sectors likely to be reduced
The economic mangers have decided to cut down subsidies in the next budget on a majority of sectors in a bid to reduce budgetary constraints.
The economic mangers have decided to cut down subsidies in the next budget on a majority of sectors in a bid to reduce budgetary constraints.
13th May, 2012
Minister rules out privatisation of power sector
Naveed Qamar said an earlier decision to outsource operations and maintenance of public sector power Gencos had also been withdrawn.
Naveed Qamar said an earlier decision to outsource operations and maintenance of public sector power Gencos had also been withdrawn.
15th March, 2012
Centre to subsidise sale of wheat
ISLAMABAD, March 14: With international prices going down to Pakistan’s disadvantage, the federal government has decided to follow Punjab government’s wheat offloading plan by providing Rs6 billion subsidy to sell its surplus stocks at Rs950 per 40 kg.
ISLAMABAD, March 14: With international prices going down to Pakistan’s disadvantage, the federal government has decided to follow Punjab government’s wheat offloading plan by providing Rs6 billion subsidy to sell its surplus stocks at Rs950 per 40 kg.
1st March, 2012
Govt, PML-N agree to subsidise oil, raise CNG price
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: The government and the PML-N agreed on Tuesday to provide Rs15 billion subsidy on petroleum prices over the next three months. As a result, there may not be any increase in prices from March
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: The government and the PML-N agreed on Tuesday to provide Rs15 billion subsidy on petroleum prices over the next three months. As a result, there may not be any increase in prices from March
14th February, 2012
KESC tariff reduced by 19 paisa
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13: Tariff for electricity consumers in Karachi has been reduced by 19 paisa per unit on account of fuel price adjustment to be passed on to them in bills for March
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13: Tariff for electricity consumers in Karachi has been reduced by 19 paisa per unit on account of fuel price adjustment to be passed on to them in bills for March
7th February, 2012
Urea prices fall
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6: Urea prices have decreased by Rs400 per 50-kg bag due to timely import and distribution of the product, an official of ministry of industries told APP on Monday.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6: Urea prices have decreased by Rs400 per 50-kg bag due to timely import and distribution of the product, an official of ministry of industries told APP on Monday.
9th January, 2012
Officials accused of pocketing subsidy
HYDERABAD, Jan 8: The Sindh Abadgar Board has accused officials of the National Fertiliser Company of pocketing the subsidy given to them by the government to provide imported urea to growers at Rs1,300 per bag.
HYDERABAD, Jan 8: The Sindh Abadgar Board has accused officials of the National Fertiliser Company of pocketing the subsidy given to them by the government to provide imported urea to growers at Rs1,300 per bag.
21st December, 2011
India oil ministry seeks $8 billion subsidy in H2-official
NEW DELHI: India’s oil ministry has sought an additional subsidy of 420 billion rupees ($8 billion) from the government for the six months ending March…
NEW DELHI: India’s oil ministry has sought an additional subsidy of 420 billion rupees ($8 billion) from the government for the six months ending March…
29th November, 2011
TCP urged to buy 1m bales to stabilise prices
LAHORE, Nov 28: The government should immediately direct the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to purchase at least one million bales of cotton as second buyer so that cotton price
LAHORE, Nov 28: The government should immediately direct the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to purchase at least one million bales of cotton as second buyer so that cotton price
24th July, 2011
Power tariff to be raised by 2pc: minister
HYDERABAD: Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar has rejected reports that power tariff is being increased by six per cent, saying there is…
HYDERABAD: Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar has rejected reports that power tariff is being increased by six per cent, saying there is…
