Nepra approves additional Rs3.39 per unit surcharge on electricity bills

Web Desk 09:40 PM | 6 Mar, 2023

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ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday approved an additional surcharge of Rs3.39 per unit on electricity bills as the Pakistani government struggles to have the stalled IMF loan programme revived.

Reports said the surcharge would be received on electricity bills from March to June 2023. Nepra has also approved a surcharge of Rs1.43 per unit for the next fiscal year to recover additional Rs126 billion from consumers.

The regulatory body has taken this decision on the application of the federal government. It said the surcharge would also be applicable to K-Electric consumers.

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar as the market is looking for direction amid Pakistan’s ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Amid the economic uncertainty, the local currency remained unchanged against the greenback, moving up 0.01 percent during the opening hours of trading. Before noon, PKR was hovering at 285.40 in the interbank.

In contrast to the inter-bank, the dollar continued its upward trajectory in the open market and is reportedly available at Rs315, as the gap between the official rate and open market rate is Rs30 per dollar.

As the money market is waiting for a positive development from the economic front, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Pakistan said they continued engagement with Islamabad focusing on the restoration of foreign exchange proper market functioning, with special on the upcoming budget.

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Gold & Silver Rate

Today's gold rates in Pakistan – May 30 2023

KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 232,700 on Tuesday.The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs199,510.

Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.

Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.

City	Gold	Silver
Lahore	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Karachi	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Islamabad	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Peshawar	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Quetta	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Sialkot	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Attock	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Gujranwala	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Jehlum	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Multan	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Bahawalpur	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Gujrat	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Nawabshah	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Chakwal	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Hyderabad	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Nowshehra	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Sargodha	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Faisalabad	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500
Mirpur	PKR 232,700	PKR 2,500