Pakistan’s parliamentarians pressed the power regulator to tighten oversight of electricity distributors after rampant outages, arbitrary billing and poor service left consumers bearing the brunt…
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Audit says Jazz overbilled Rs6.6b; regulator faulted for lax oversight
Pakistan’s biggest mobile operator, Jazz, has been accused of overbilling its customers by Rs6.58 billion, with a government audit faulting the telecom regulator for enabling…
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Pakistan Plans Sweeping Industrial Policy to Cut Costs, Revive Sick Units
Pakistan is rolling out a five-year industrial policy to slash production costs, revive sick factories and boost exports, in a push to make its manufacturing…
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IMF presses Pakistan to cut finance secretary from SBP board, fill top vacancies
The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to remove the finance secretary from the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) board and swiftly appoint two missing…
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Pakistan’s pharmaceutical poised for U.S. market gains
Tariffs on India, deregulation boost industry; Citi Pharma eyes American expansion Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports surged 34% to an all-time high of $457 million in fiscal…
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JLL exit stalls Roosevelt Hotel privatization; timing sparks doubt
Pakistan’s plan to privatize the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York has been pushed back after financial advisor Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) resigned, citing…
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Govt has not changed peak hours, clarifies Power Division
Power Division refutes reports of extended peak hours, says no change in electricity schedule
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Under Pressure, ‘The Nation’ Pulls Ahsan Iqbal Award Story After ICESCO Denial
Global organization denies existence of such award, calls media claims inaccurate ISLAMABAD: The Nation newspaper on Friday quietly pulled a news story about Federal Minister…
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K-Electric Maps $2 Billion Investment Plan, Targets 30% Renewables by 2030
K-Electric Ltd., Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, outlined an ambitious $2 billion investment roadmap through 2030 at a corporate briefing on Monday, leveraging a…
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Pakistan Cuts LPG Prices 1.88% for June as Global Benchmark Falls
Pakistan slashed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by 1.88 per cent for June 2025, citing a drop in international rates, the Oil and Gas Regulatory…
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NEPRA chief rebuffs power minister’s remarks on K-Electric: ‘We’ve given our decision, now it’s up to the minister’
ISLAMABAD — NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mukhtar on Thursday dismissed federal Power Minister Awais Leghari’s criticism of K-Electric’s tariff determination, stating bluntly during a public hearing,…
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Pakistan to Hike Taxes on Luxury Cars in Budget FY26
New budget targets auto elite, spares hybrids amid pressure from Tokyo Pakistan is set to impose steeper withholding taxes on a wide range of luxury…
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Pakistani Businesses Fleeing to Dubai Amid Soaring Levies, FBR Confirms.
Senators warn of capital flight, urge reforms as penalties rise and enforcement tightens Pakistan’s top tax authority confirmed that a growing number of businesses are…
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Petroleum Minister Pledges Pro-Business PushFDI jumps in April as government woos American investors with promises of reforms Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, vowed to…
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Al Jazeera Reporters Killed in Israeli Airstrike.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza on Sunday resulted in the death of two Palestinian journalists, as reported by the Associated Press. Among the victims…
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Team Europe and Pakistan Government invest €179 million in Climate Initiative for Punjab Urban Centers
As a part of the Team Europe Initiative ‘Building Back Better through Green Jobs Creation,’ combining support from the European Union (EU), Germany, France, and…
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Used Cars: Parliamentary Panel Proposes Up to 1500cc Used Cars Import for Disabled Every 5 Years
A parliamentary panel on Monday proposed a crucial amendment, advocating for an adjustment that would allow disabled individuals to import used cars featuring engine capacities…
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Afghan Taliban Government Names First Ambassador to China Since 2021 Takeover, Bolsters Ties with Beijing
(Reuters): Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has appointed a former spokesperson as ambassador to China, the foreign affairs ministry said on Friday, its first officially accredited envoy…
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Chinese auto giant BYD explores strategic investment in Pakistan’s electric vehicle sector
Chinese automotive conglomerate BYD, a major player in the global electric vehicles (EVs) market, is currently engaged in discussions with Pakistani authorities regarding the potential…
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U.S. Grants Two-Year Extension for Pakistani Fish Imports
The United States has granted a two-year extension to the exemption period for Pakistan’s fish imports, providing additional time for commercial fishing operations in Pakistan…
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Experts Call for Pakistan’s Economic Reset for Stability
They Stress the Crucial Link Between Governance and Economic Stability in Pakistan Special Investment Facilitation Council Lauded for Fostering Collaboration in Pakistan Gender Empowerment and…
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EU Presses for Practical Implementation for Pakistan’s GSP+ Trade Benefit
GSP+ elevates Pakistan’s exports to the EU, fostering growth and sustainability with zero-rated tariffs on two-thirds of products. The European Union (EU) urges Pakistan for…
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Pakistan Refinery Partners with Honeywell, UOP and Axens
In a significant development, Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has inked pivotal license agreements with industry leaders Honeywell UOP and Axens for its ambitious Refinery Expansion…
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Pakistani General Faces Allegations: Hidden Foreign Assets and Financial Irregularities
This photo is taken from ‘Fact Focus’ A top Pakistani military general, Lt. Gen. Shafaat Ullah Shah, a close associate of former dictator General…
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WhatsApp Elevates Messaging with New Text Formatting Feature
WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps, has introduced a set of text formatting tools to elevate the messaging experience on its web client.…
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