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ISLAMABAD, September 3, 2026: Energy experts, regulators, researchers and industry stakeholders have called for strengthening the basic systems of power distribution companies (DISCOs) before expanding Pakistan’s Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM). The recommendations came during a session organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) under its Network for …

ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026: Experts on Tuesday urged the government to end the freeze on tobacco taxation. They also called for annual inflation-linked tax increases and a possible climate levy on the tobacco industry. They warned that delays are increasing pressure on Pakistan’s health system, economy, and environment. The Sustainable …