ISLAMABAD: Following in the footsteps of power companies, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided in principle to increase by at least 100 per cent its annual and one-time registration fee for all its licensees like those dealing in generation, distribution, transmission, trading, operators and suppliers. At the same time, Nepra is also seeking the imposition of an
Pakistan’s recent economic turmoil, which nearly pushed the country to the verge of bankruptcy last year, seems to have given way to a period of stability. However, a crucial question remains: is this a precursor to a genuine economic recovery, or a temporary respite? There has been a noticeable decline in inflation from its peak last summer, coupled with stability in the Pakistani rupee, which
The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has recently published a report on ‘enhancing transparency and efficiency’ of the shareholder meetings, seeking public comments on it. It recommends changes for conducting shareholder meetings, election of directors, issues related to proxies, voting processes, and monitoring mechanisms. According to the report, redressal of issues faced b
THE new government has assumed power in an environment marked by political turmoil, polarisation and controversy over the election. In his second stint as prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif heads a fragile six-party coalition, with his party lacking a majority and dependent for its survival on the PPP, which has opted to support the government while declining to join the cabinet. This means the gov
Women have long been the chief financial officers of their homes. They have been the domestic engineers. They have been home economists. However, in the corporate sector, this is far from true. At 22 per cent, Pakistan exhibits one of the lowest rates of female labour force participation across South Asia. Factors such as inadequate education, limited access to safe transportation, prevailing s