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Govt moves to introduce uniform electricity tariff nationwide from july 1

Pakistan, June 29 -- ISLAMABAD - The federal government has requested NEPRA to approve a uniform electricity tariff for all ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) and K-Electric, starting July 1, ... Read More


Govt scales back tariff cuts to shield local industry and limit revenue loss

Pakistan, June 29 -- ISLAMABAD - The federal government has partially rolled back its earlier plan to reduce or eliminate regulatory duties on 285 imported products, following concerns about the poten... Read More


India's forex reserves dip by USD 1.02 billion to USD 697.93 billion

Mumbai, June 29 -- India's foreign exchange reserves (forex) declined by USD 1.02 billion this week after extending gains in the previous week stabilising at USD 697.93 billion, official data released... Read More


E-stamp paper fraud busted in Andhra, three held: Cops

Hyderabad, June 29 -- The Anantapur police in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday busted a major e-stamp fraud and arrested three persons, who caused huge loss running into several lakhs of rupees to the reven... Read More


Himachal monsoon mayhem: Flash flood toll 8 as body of 14-year-old girl recovered

Shimla, June 29 -- Body of one of the three missing persons who were swept away in flash floods caused by cloud burst at Jeeva Nallah in Sainj area of Himachal's Kullu district on Wednesday was recove... Read More


Will be compelled to be tough if agitation continues: Govt to NBR protesters

Dhaka, June 29 -- The interim government on Sunday warned that it would be compelled to be tough to protect the country's economy and the interests of its people if the officials and employees of the ... Read More


Interim govt decides to restructure NBR amid prolonged deadlock

Dhaka, June 29 -- The interim government has decided to restructure the National Board of Revenue (NBR) in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, aiming to address weaknesses in the country's re... Read More


Finance advisor does not meet with protesting tax officials as 'shutdown' is ongoing

Dhaka, June 29 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has withdrawn from a meeting with tax, VAT, and customs officials demanding the resignation of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman as they a... Read More


HP cabinet approves emergency centre in panchayats, interest subsidy for solar projects

Shimla, June 29 -- Himachal Pradesh government to set up Emergency Response Centre in all panchayats in the state. This decision was taken during the state cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship ... Read More


Traffic movement on Kushtia-Rajbari regional highway halted for 2 hrs

, June 29 -- Vehicular movement on the Kushtia-Rajbari regional highway stopped for nearly two hours on Sunday as local people along with anti-discrimination student movement, blocked the road demandi... Read More