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Third tea price hike in 18 months affects tea lovers in Rawalpindi

May 1, 2023 by Zoya Arif

Tea lovers in Rawalpindi are feeling the pinch as the cost of a cup of tea has been raised for the third time in the last 18 months. The latest increase brings the price from Rs50 to Rs60, which has forced many people, particularly traders and office employees, to stop taking tea or offer it …

Pakistan secures funding for controversial coal-fired power plant in Gwadar

March 17, 2023 by Zoya Arif

The Pakistan government has secured financing for a 300 MW coal-fired power plant in the port city of Gwadar, triggering a debate on the country’s energy sector. The plant will be constructed and funded by Chinese state-owned entities and has raised fresh questions about China’s pledge not to build new coal power plants overseas, which …