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Re-election chances: Gas price hike delayed on poll drubbing fears
The proposed price hike aims to pass a Rs200 billion burden onto consumers.
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Commerce ministry consults the chosen few to decide agri sector’s fate
Farmers say meeting remains inconclusive, threaten to physically block imports.
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OGRA suggestion: Biannual CNG price revision proposed
Proposal to fix CNG prices at 80% parity with price of petrol will result in CNG prices rising up to Rs27 per kg.
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New CNG stations: Explosives department issues NOCs despite ban
OGRA receives over 40 NOCs for licences to new filling stations.
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Carving the (LNG) pie: PPL, PSO and OGDC to acquire shares in LNG terminal
Three companies will invest $15m each in the $150m project.
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‘New policy’: Govt proposes CNG price at 80% parity of petrol
Petroleum ministry to ban CNG in private vehicles; rate of cess on CNG to increase.
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Under pressure: Inefficient power plants given new lease of life
After textile industry’s lobbying, petroleum ministry slashes efficiency requirements.
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Scamming the state: PSO uncovers seven bogus degree holders, sacks five
Two cases pending; four from OGDCL, two from OGRA also found with fake degrees.
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Spanner in the works: ECC body revises gas supply plan for fertiliser firms
Rejects spending of $400m from infrastructure cess on the programme.
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Tethering the watchdog: OGRA once again slips petroleum ministry’s noose
Prime minister, fearing political repercussions, refuses to disband regulator.
