Govt decides to place additional Rs1.67bn burden on Hajj pilgrims
Each pilgrim will pay additional Rs14,00 in airfare
Financial Burden
Govt agencies’ borrowing spree continues; total debt hits Rs3,514bn
Among major defaulters, WAPDA already holds liabilities worth Rs298 billion
Punjab govt decides to enforce one-dish rule strictly
Provincial govt to apply one-dish policy to farmhouses and home weddings
Ghee and cooking oil prices skyrocket in Pakistan
Impact is equally devastating for consumers, many of whom have criticised govt for failing to provide relief
Inflation continues to climb in Pakistan
Chicken prices soar by Rs 38 per kilogram
Govt imposes new fixed charges on electricity consumers
Adjustments come as govt seeks to improve the sustainability of the power sector
NEPRA drops another electricity bomb
14% interest rate will be charged on installments
Govt approves massive hike in gas tariff
Last gas price increase occurred approximately two and a half years ago
KE consumers paid over Rs19 billion in six months
Consistent rise in extra charges has led to mounting concerns among consumers
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