Ink protocol for executing mega schemes, exploring oil and gas deposits

Aims to avoid restrictions as EU introduces stricter trade conditions

Fortnightly increase reflects fluctuation in global market

Distributors and consumers decry price hikes, black marketing

Currently, an increase of up to Rs3 per litre in petrol price is on cards

NEPRA sets public hearing on company's petition for Dec 5

NEPRA likely to reduce per unit cost in December

Additional secretary seeks transfer after alleged rift with petroleum minister

It will monitor private operators; govt may create Hajj fund to provide subsidy

Rapid solar energy adoption increases tariff by Rs2 per unit for grid consumers