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In a landmark decision, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that entities generating electricity for their own consumption are not liable to pay electricity duty. This ruling impacts 44 organizations, including prominent institutions like Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
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The court’s decision comes as a relief for organizations that rely on self-generated power, often as a way to cope with the country’s frequent electricity shortages. The ruling is expected to encourage more entities to invest in self-sustaining power solutions, further easing the burden on the national grid.
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While the Punjab government had challenged this exemption, the court’s decision stands as a significant legal precedent in the country’s energy sector.