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Business Recorder
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
SNGPL achieves highest-ever profitability
LAHORE: The shareholders approved the annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company achieved its highest ever profitability, recording a profit before tax of Rs. 29,843 million and a profit after tax of Rs. 18,977 million, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 29.92. This marks a substantial increase from the previous year's profit after tax of Rs. 10,564 million and EPS of Rs. 16.66. According to the press statement the shareholders also approved the highest ever final cash dividend of Rs. 7.50 per share (75%) for the year ended June 30, 2024 on the recommendations of the Board. They also approved the re-appointment of M/s. A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants, as external auditors for the financial year 2024–25. A notable achievement during the year was the significant reduction in Unaccounted for Gas (UFG). Overall UFG losses dropped from 5.15% to 4.93%, leading to the lowest disallowance in 18 years. Through proactive field interventions, the adoption of technology, and stringent monitoring protocols, the Company saved over 1,269 MMCF of gas, reinforcing its commitment to operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. A detailed interactive session with the shareholders was held. A number of suggestions were noted and the shareholders were responded to their satisfaction. Saadat Ali Khan, Chair the meeting, While Faaria Rehman Salahuddin, Ahmed Chinoy, Directors, Faisal Iqbal, DMD (S), Saqib Arbab DMD (Ops), Kamran Akram, Chief Financial Officer and Imtiaz Mehmood, SGM (Corporate Affairs) / Company Secretary, were also present in person. While Amer Tufail, Managing Director, Tariq Iqbal Khan, Muhammad Ramzan, Saira Najeeb Ahmed and, Zafar Abbas Directors attended the meeting via video link. Senior Management of the Company was also present at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin 18-year-old arrested for OWI twice within an hour, PBT more than 5 times legal limit
SHOREWOOD HILLS, Wis. (WFRV) – An 18-year-old from southern Wisconsin was arrested for OWI twice within an hour after first submitting a preliminary breath test of more than five times the legal limit. The 18-year-old, who officers with the Shorewood Hills Police Department say is from Madison, was initially pulled over around 9:30 p.m. on May 5. Two in Wisconsin arrested on drug charges after hotel employee discovers narcotics in room During the traffic stop, the officer reportedly noticed signs of impairment. She was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) after her preliminary breath test (PBT) result was .41, which is more than five times the legal limit. Officers say she was processed and released to a 'responsible party' at 10:21 p.m. Shortly after, around 10:36 p.m., the same officers spotted the same vehicle at 'high speeds' with 'poor lane control.' After a traffic stop, the same 18-year-old was found to be driving. Suspect in Marinette 2-vehicle crash near local Kwik Trip sought for hit-and-run Once again, she failed field sobriety tests, and a PBT revealed a .32. She was arrested once again for OWI, but this time she was taken to the Dane County Jail on a 12-hour hold. This incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the critical importance of strong OWI enforcement. The Shorewood Hills Police Department remains committed to keeping our roads safe. Shorewood Hills Police Department No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Traffic stop for high beams leads to Wisconsin man's 11th OWI arrest
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A Wisconsin man was arrested for his 11th OWI offense after he was pulled over for allegedly failing to dim his high beam headlights when he drove past an officer. According to a release from the Middleton Police Department, around 1:25 a.m. on April 2, an officer was driving on University Avenue when an oncoming car allegedly failed to dim its high beams, leading to a traffic stop in the 7700 block of Elmwood Avenue in Middleton. Wisconsin woman with four active warrants arrested for OWI after police pursuit, fentanyl recovered The officer reportedly noticed an odor of intoxicants on the driver, 63-year-old Timothy L. Burkhalter of Mazomanie. It was also noted that Burkhalter's eyes were reportedly 'glossy' and that he admitted to drinking before driving. After field sobriety tests, Burkhalter was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), his tentative 11th OWI charge. His blood alcohol level was reportedly 0.11. Suspect in Wisconsin flees on foot after crashing vehicle during police pursuit Due to Burkhalter's prior offenses, he had a 0.02 prohibited alcohol concentration restriction. Wisconsin's legal limit is 0.08. Burkhalter was booked into the Dane County Jail. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
