Khalid Mustafa

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IRSA releases full indented water shares amid increased river flows

1 week ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

Irsa Advisory Committee scheduled to meet today. Skardu temperature rise improves water inflows. Water shortage was estimated to be at 43% in April. ISLAMABAD: With a significant surge in water flows across all major rivers, the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has begun releasing full irrigation supplies to all four provinces, eliminating water shortages. The accumulative water deficit will now plummet below 20% from April 1 to June 30 this year, The News reported on Monday.
Indian economy faces growth slowdown of up to 3% due to war

2 weeks ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

Military conflict could cost India $20-$50bn in direct costs: experts. Prolonged conflict to lead to economic losses exceeding $17.8bn. Cost of war for Pakistan to easily exceed $10-15bn in short period.
No change in POL prices anticipated for next fortnight

2 weeks ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

Petrol, diesel changes too minor to pass on. Kerosene may rise by Rs1.30 per litre. LDO expected to increase by Rs1.35 per litre. ISLAMABAD: Petroleum product prices are expected to remain unchanged for the next fortnight starting May 1, according to industrial and official estimates.
Indian expert warns Modi's water war bound to fail

2 weeks ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

ISLAMABAD: Modi government’s plan to stop water flows to Pakistan has been termed as an exercise in futility by a prominent Indian water expert, warning that abrogating the Indus Waters Treaty would do little beyond deepening bitterness between the two nations, The News reported. India would require another 30 to 50 years to develop the infrastructure needed to store water currently flowing to Pakistan, he emphasised.
OCAC calls for ending to super tax, sales tax exemption in FY26 budget

1 month ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

The impact for FY 2025 is expected to be more than Rs18 billion. Industry wants minimum tax on Refineries and OMCS slashed to 0.25%. OCAC seeks restoration of Commissioner’s exemption certificate powers. ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has submitted its budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–26, urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to abolish the super tax, withdraw the sales tax exemption and final tax regime on petroleum product exports, The News reported.
Gwadar free zone's products to hit global market

1 month ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

SIFC also played key role in promoting exports, says maritime ministry official. Official says SIFC’s support in coordinating exemption from Export Policy Order is step in new direction. Other export-oriented industries in future may be related to leather, mineral processing.
Punjab govt apprises Irsa of reasons behind water shortage

1 month ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

Tarbela Dam holds almost no storage. Mangla Dam holds only 0.088 MAF. Irsa has anticipated water shortage of 30-35%. ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has said that the situation of water scarcity has been aggravated due to the growing Indus stem water losses and downstream Kotri water releases.
Water scarcity: Country's biggest reservoir almost at dead level

1 month ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

"Reservoir will come on run of river anytime," warns Irsa spox. Inflow in Tarbela stand at 13,800 cusecs; outflow at 20,000 cusecs. PMD forecasts increase in water flows post due to melting ice. ISLAMABAD: The country's biggest reservoir, Tarbela Dam, has almost reached the dead level of 1,402 feet signalling more increase in water shortage of up to 41% at rim stations and a 50-55% shortage at canal heads, The News reported on Thursday.
PM to announce Rs8 per unit power tariff reduction on Mar 23

1 month ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

Government reduces power tariff by Rs8 per unit from April. Rs4.73 per unit cut stays permanent due to revised energy policies. Rs1.30 per unit relief lasts one month from fuel price savings. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will reportedly reduce the electricity tariff by Rs8 per unit on March 23, following approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Real estate faces 'double taxation', says builders and developers' association

2 months ago | geo.tv | Khalid Mustafa

Punjab property registries stalled over tax policy disputes. Developers face liquidity crisis amid tax disputes. Housing societies demand relief from first-sale taxation. ISLAMABAD: The real estate sector in Sindh and Punjab is facing mounting pressure “developers and housing societies are being subjected to double taxation” during property registration at the initial allotment stage, The News reported.