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A zero-tolerance policy against overbilling is ordered by Mohsin Naqvi.

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In particular, Mohsin Naqvi issued an order to take nondiscriminatory action against individuals who overbill in Pakistan, stating that overbilling will never be accepted.

In addition to ordering the FIA officers to combat overbilling and power thieves with 100% efficiency, he also gave the order to step up the crackdown on electricity thieves.

In its report, Power Division revealed that it collects an additional Rs 225 billion in electricity bills annually from Pakistani local industries. This is a crucial point to note.

Industry subsidies for protected consumers totaling Rs 225 billion have been reported by Power Division sources.

Sector insiders claim that companies are presently bearing a heavy load since their bills for electricity are higher than what they should be.

A lot of industries are no longer competitive in the market because of this extra financial load.

Officials stated that in an effort to lighten the load on businesses, the federal government considered a plan to subsidize protected consumers via the Social Security Program.

Yesterday, however, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team was investigating overbilling, and the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) “barred” its revenue officers from testifying before them.

Despite being summoned on April 9, the power utility’s revenue officers have not appeared before the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), according to sources, indicating that tensions between the two agencies still exist.

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Repatriation of Undocumented Afghans: A Continuous Reunification of 739,668 Afghans

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739,668 people have been repatriated from Pakistan as of October 7, 2024, after they were forced to flee their country. Restitution is still being carried out.

26,622 Afghans, comprising 9,847 men, 7,596 women, and 9,179 children, were returned between September 9 and October 7, 2024.

In addition, as part of the continuous effort to curb illegal immigration, 741 families have been deported in 658 cars.

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PM Condemns Cowardly Attack on Chinese Convoy While Visiting Chinese Embassy in Islamabad

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The disgusting plot to harm ties between Pakistan and China would not be accepted at all, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised to personally supervise the inquiry into the terror assault near the Karachi Airport that claimed the lives of two Chinese nationals during his visit to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister conveyed his profound sadness and anguish over the passing of Chinese nationals to Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, during their meeting.

According to the prime minister, the government’s top concern is safeguarding the lives and belongings of Chinese brethren living in Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to quickly identify and hold accountable anyone responsible for the event.

On this occasion, the Chinese Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for rapid response of the Government of Pakistan following terrorist incident in karahi and beginning of probe into it.

Additionally, he conveyed his trust in the Pakistani government to conduct a thorough investigation, quickly identify the terrorists, and expeditiously bring them to justice.

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SIFC Backs China-Pakistan Shale Gas Initiative: $30 million is invested in shale gas development by OGDCL.

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The Pakistani government is receiving assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council in the exploration of new petroleum deposits, including shale gas.

To increase Pakistan’s potential for shale and tight gas, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) of Pakistan and the China Central Depository and Clearing Company (CCDC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
As part of the agreement, CCDC will help OGDCL with exploration and production by offering drilling and upstream oil field services. Through this agreement, energy self-sufficiency will be attained by utilizing Pakistan’s energy resources.

It is anticipated that the MoU will make the nation rely more on natural resources and less on imports.

OGDCL has committed 30 million dollars to develop shale gas reserves to suit the country’s energy needs. The goal of this partnership with China is to meet rising demand for energy by making use of regional resources.

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