Solar net metering policy discontent

Solar net metering policy discontent

Current electricity pricing regime subsidises wealthy, solar power generating households while shifting cost burden on the grid-dependent citizens.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Govt must look into short to medium term water management as surging rice farming and depleting ground water may lead to serious environment consequences.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:51am
Fruit procurement in danger

Fruit procurement in danger

High and unfair taxation of 20pc FED on top of an 18pc GST has diminished fruit procurement by 50pc in a year.
Published 13 May, 2024 08:39am
The battle over reserved seats

The battle over reserved seats

Legal experts say law is unclear in dealing with the situation in which PTI-backed SIC is seeking reserved seats, and will require
Published 13 May, 2024 08:28am
Paradox of investments and rates

Paradox of investments and rates

Despite a significant rise in interest rate to 22pc, investment-to-GDP fell by only 2.4pc, highlighting a curious relationship between the two factors.
Updated 13 May, 2024 10:38am
Squeezing the juice industry

Squeezing the juice industry

The packaged fruit juice industry experienced a 45pc plunge in sales in March and April last year after the enhanced FED was imposed.
Published 13 May, 2024 07:32am
Financing a genocide in Gaza

Financing a genocide in Gaza

Clearly, the US is not applying the Leahy Law with regard to Israel, approving over 100 separate military sales to Israel since it invaded Gaza.
Updated 13 May, 2024 10:10am

JUP leader killed in firing

According to police Hafiz Ali Ahmed Khaiazai suffered multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot.
Published 13 May, 2024 07:28am
Govt warned of protests over wheat issue

Govt warned of protests over wheat issue

PMML leader Khalid Masood Sindhu says farmers were being economically murdered by not ensuring the sale of wheat at the officially fixed rate of Rs3,900 per 40kg.
Updated 13 May, 2024 09:59am