ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved Rs1.11 per unit increase in tariff for hydropower electricity.
The new price of hydropower’s unit has been increased to Rs4.96 from previous Rs3.85 for period of 2022-23.
The regulatory authority also ordered the Central Power Purchasing Authority (CPPA) to conduct the capacity status of WAPDA hydropower stations.
It directed that the capacity status should be conducted separately and the report of all the stations should be submitted to Nepra.
The increase in the hydropower tariff comes as people in different cities of Pakistan are protesting against the inflated electricity after receiving massive bills.
Angry people not only torched the people, but also demanded the government to withdraw additional taxes on the electricity bills. Amid the protest, the caretaker setup is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek relief for the masses.
Pakistani rupee continues to show resistance against US dollar in the open market on Monday amid positive economic indicators.
On first working day of the week, the US dollar in open market stands at 284 for buying and 287.15 for selling.
Euro price moves up to 310.71 for buying and 311.31 for selling. British Pound rate stands at 357.55 for buying, and 358.2 for selling after marginal increase.
UAE Dirham AED stands at 77.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal also witnessed slight fall and new price stands at 75.94.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 284 | 287.15 |
Euro | EUR | 310.71 | 311.31 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 357.55 | 358.2 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.55 | 77.7 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.94 | 76.09 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 186.85 | 187.35 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 751.53 | 759.53 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 208 | 208.5 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.8 | 39.9 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 41.79 | 41.89 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.52 | 36.62 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.39 | 3.5 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.89 | 1.92 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 916.38 | 925.38 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 60.38 | 60.98 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 170.9 | 172.9 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.25 | 26.55 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 734.05 | 742.05 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.63 | 78.33 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 212.2 | 212.7 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.08 | 27.18 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 322.39 | 322.89 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8 | 8.04 |
KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan continue to climb higher on Monday amid surge in global trend.
On Monday, the price of 24-karat gold stands at Rs215,500 per tola, and 10 gram costs Rs184,750 per tola.
Single tola of 22 Karat Gold price stands at Rs198,550, 21 karat rate for per tola is Rs189, 525 and 18k gold rate stands at Rs162,450.00 for 1 tola.
In the international market, the price of bullion hovers around $2010 per ounce with incrrease of around $8.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Karachi | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Islamabad | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Peshawar | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Quetta | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Sialkot | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Attock | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Gujranwala | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Jehlum | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Multan | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Gujrat | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Nawabshah | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Chakwal | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Hyderabad | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Nowshehra | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Sargodha | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Faisalabad | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
Mirpur | PKR 215,500 | PKR 2,610 |
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