Refineries barred from adjusting tax
Amendment termed detrimental to refinery operations that will increase cost KARACHI: The government has barred oil refineries from adjusting the input tax paid on the purchase of crude oil to the sales tax on petrol, high-speed diesel, light diesel oil and kerosene –
Pakistan’s pavilion shines at agri-tech fair
Sino-Pak agricultural innovations, handicrafts captivate fair attendees, showcase rising potential for collaboration YANGLING, CHINA: As this year’s honoured guest country, Pakistan’s pavilion has captivated visitors at the 31st China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair. In the bustling sales area, Lahore-based businessman Aqi Muhammad engages
Govt champions disability inclusion in Vision 2025 Framework
Ahsan Iqbal reiterates govt’s commitment to inclusive development, pointing out that every citizen ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive development, pointing out that every citizen, regardless of physical or mental ability, is integral to Pakistan’s
Progress on Tarbela 5th Extension reviewed
Chairman undertakes detailed visit of key sites including raised intake, tunnel and power house construction ISLAMABAD: WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), on Tuesday, reviewed progress on the under-construction project at 1530 MW-Tarbela 5th Extension, according to a press statement. The chairman
‘Thar coal can reduce gas cost by 60%’
Tests conducted in South Africa show Thar coal is suitable for gasification LAHORE: The gasification of Thar coal can reduce gas cost by 60% from the current $20 per million British thermal units (for imported gas) to $8 per mmBtu, providing a more
