K-Electric and Hub Power Company Ltd have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the opportunity for off-take of affordable electricity following the conversion of the Hub plant to local Thar coal. This is in line with KE’s long-term strategy to induct power generation from indigenous sources into its energy mix. The company is exploring the viability of Thar coal-based
The mobile manufacturers have expressed confidence that the new government will streamline a key loophole in the taxation system to promote the local assembly of mobile phone accessories in the country. They have pointed out that this lacuna currently permits the import of finished products at zero rates while imposing heavy taxes on raw materials. The Pakistan Mobile Phone Manufacturers Ass
The terms on conditions related to the loan pledged by Beijing for the Pakistan Railways’ flagship project — Main Line-1 (ML-1) — will be finalised by the upcoming government with the Chinese authorities. “Everything, except finalisation of the terms and conditions related to financing/loan by the government, has been completed, as no issue about the project exists at the moment on the part of
During the past 20 months, Pakistani businessmen and rich individuals have not only been investing heavily in Dubai’s real estate but also establishing export-import trading houses there, said market sources. “This is not a surprise that the Pakistanis have been investing in the real estate of Dubai but important is the establishment of trade and business houses by Pakistanis,” said Anwar Khaw
The general elections are over. The process of forming an elected government is ongoing. Two important things to watch are how well the new government tackles back-breaking inflation and how judiciously it goes about collecting taxes from people and businesses. If the establishment desists from post-election intervention, there are chances for a relatively strong parliament and a relatively