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 "The cost of electricity reflects the toll of mismanagement on our society." "In September 2023, the decision to increase the base electricity tariff by 25.5 percent led to widespread protests as August bills surged for millions of consumers. The soaring electricity prices can be traced back to a series of issues stemming from mismanagement within the power sector. Firstly, including indirect taxes in electricity bills has become a coercive measure due to the government's inability to collect taxes from influential elites. These levies burden countless households. Secondly, losses within the system, including theft, line losses, and unpaid bills, drive up costs. Widespread electricity theft, facilitated by public-sector electricity distribution officials, remains a pervasive problem. Meter tampering and unauthorized 'kundas' are common practices. Corruption and mismanagement within distribution companies contribute to these issues. Technical line losses are ...

Imran's bail plea hearing delayed by court  Lahore High Court  Lohare/Islamabad: In Islamabad, a special court has postponed the hearing of post-arrest bail applications submitted by PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the diplomatic cipher case until the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decides a plea challenging the court's jurisdiction. Meanwhile, the Lahore High Court (LHC) is scheduled to address petitions filed by Imran Khan against the rejection of his pre-arrest bail applications in seven different cases. Imran, who served as the country's prime minister until April last year, currently faces around 180 cases. These cases primarily stem from incidents that occurred following the sacking of the Lahore corps commander's house on May 9. In these petitions, presented by Barrister Salman Safdar, Imran has also named the Attock jail superintendent as a respondent. He argues that his bail applications were dismissed due to his non-appearance in ...

 "Pakistani speedsters set a new Asia Cup milestone!  Backbone of Pakistani cricket team (Percers)  During the Group A clash of the Asia Cup in Kandy on a memorable Saturday, Pakistan's pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf etched their names into the annals of cricket history. Their extraordinary performance left fans in awe. Shaheen Afridi, the tall and menacing left-arm pacer, initiated the demolition early in the innings. His sheer pace and pinpoint accuracy rattled the Indian batting lineup. Afridi's brilliance resulted in four crucial wickets, including the prized scalps of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja. With the top-order dismantled, it was Haris Rauf's turn to shine. Known for his fiery spells, Rauf took charge and claimed key wickets, dismissing Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan. Not to be outdone, Naseem Shah joined the party with his blistering deliveries. His raw pace left the Indian batsmen bewi...