• Proposes Rs430bn new budgetary measures• Suggests 18pc hike in petroleum levy target• Asks provinces to mobilize extra Rs430bn• Links power tariff relief to BISP• Sees economic growth at 3.5pc• Estimates average inflation at 8.4pc• Seeks hike in BISP payment to Rs18,000 with 40pc population vulnerable ISLAMABAD: With Rs430 billion in new budgetary measures and…
The US government has proposed a new water-sharing plan for the drought-stricken Colorado River that could cut up to 40% of current supplies to Arizona, California and Nevada, according to a senior Arizona official. With a 20-year-old plan expiring this year, and talks between seven states that share the river at an impasse, the federal…
The US and Brazil, the 2 largest producers of ethanol, are taking a look at a soar in exports of the biofuel this 12 months as a consequence of actions by a number of consuming nations to extend their sources of fuels because the Strait of Hormuz disaster drags on. The US is seeing a…
The ratings reflect strong investor and financial institution confidence in KE’s performance. KARACHI: The VIS Credit Rating Company has reaffirmed K-Electric’s long-term rating of ‘AA’ and short-term rating of ‘A-1+’ with a stable outlook. According to a KE spokesperson, the ratings reflect strong confidence from investors and financial institutions in K-Electric’s performance and financial standing….
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday witnessed a war of words over the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan and the conditions of political prisoners, with opposition members demanding an independent committee to visit jails and the government advising legal recourse for any relief. PTI Senator Azam Swati said the PTI founder had “lost…
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire US President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the US State Department said on Friday. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott said. The State Department cast Israel-Lebanon…
As per the notification, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 5 per litre. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices, according to the Petroleum Division. As per the notification, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 5 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs…
The federal authorities on Friday lowered petrol and diesel costs by Rs5, based on a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Based on the notification, the revised costs will take impact from Might 16. Following the lower, the worth of petrol stands at Rs409.78 per liter and that of HSD at Rs409.58. Petrol is generally…
Comic Pete Davidson and mannequin Elsie Hewitt have separated roughly 5 months after the start of their daughter, Scottie Rose, in keeping with individuals acquainted with the scenario. The break up comes after a interval of reported pressure linked to Davidson’s work commitments, which required frequent journey and prolonged time away from residence following the…
LAHORE: The Punjab authorities has quickly lifted the requirement for markets and companies to shut by 8 pm, granting aid to merchants throughout the province till June 1. Underneath the choice, buying malls, markets, accommodations, eating places and meals shops all through Punjab might be allowed to function past the beforehand imposed closing time. Deputy…
