August 22, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif has directed compensation for the families of those killed and for owners of houses damaged in the recent rains and floods, along with accelerated relief and the restoration of power and roads.
July 28, 2026
Volunteer crews are evacuating residents from around a dozen flooded villages in Punjab, where families report waiting four days without seeing a rescue team. Flood-related incidents have killed 109 people nationally since June 26, roughly a third of them in Punjab.
A representational image of a fuel machine at a filling station. — Reuters Government hikes petrol levy by Rs 4.62 per liter and Re0.80 on HSD. Oil levy on HOBC increased by Rs 4.62 per litre. CSL of Rs 2.50 per liter on petrol, HSD and HOBC continues. The federal government has increased the petroleum levy (PL) on petrol by Rs 4.62 per liter and Re 0.80 on high-speed diesel, The News reported on Friday. The move left consumers without any relief as the authorities decided to keep fuel prices unchanged for the next fortnight, in a simultaneous decision. High
FPCCI consultative session in Karachi attracts textile, agro-industry, tourism and logistics players KARACHI: Federal Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul agreed on Saturday that exporters need regionally competitive energy costs and more tax relief as government officials and trade bodies reviewed export performance in Karachi. The statement said the meeting aimed to formulate strategies to boost Pakistan’s exports and strengthen the national economy, with participants sharing sectoral views on constraints and potential areas for export diversification at the session. According to a statement, the consultative meeting was hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at Federation House
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminate Rs 3,400 billion financial burden on consumers and exchequer The Power Division released its annual report for 2025, highlighting “historic reforms, improved fiscal discipline, significant consumer relief and major strides towards sustainable growth” in the energy sector. According to the report, the government, through prudent policies and effective decision-making, has made remarkable progress in addressing long-standing challenges facing the energy sector. He said transparent and successful negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have eliminated a cumulative financial burden of Rs 3,400 billion on consumers and the national exchequer. As a result, electricity tariffs
Traders complain they face excessive interference, fines and shop closures Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial. PHOTO: FILE Federal Board of Revenue chairman Rashid Langrial has assured traders that those who cannot afford the Point of Sale (POS) system will get relief and that no trader will be harassed. A delegation of traders led by Pakistan Central Traders Organization President Kashif Chaudhry met the FBR chairman. Inland Revenue member Zubair Bilal and other officials were also present in the meeting. During the meeting, Chaudhry apprised the FBR chairman about the challenges faced by traders, including alleged harassment
CPPA seeks NEPRA approval for fuel duty refund in November. hearing scheduled for December 31 Pre-approved NEPRA K-electric consumer may see huge relief in electricity bills. PHOTO: FILE Islamabad: Electricity consumers may enjoy relief in their upcoming electricity bills following a cut in tariffs by up to Rs 0.71 per unit due to fuel adjustment charges for November 2025. The expected relief, which will be implemented in bills issued in January 2026, comes after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) formally requested from the National Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). Companies were ready to refund Rs 0.7182 per unit to consumers
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on Friday, November 28, 2025 with strong gains, as the KSE-100 index rose 1,304 points, or 0.99%, to close at 166,678. The session opened on a positive note and held steady, boosted by significant institutional buying amid reports that the Prime Minister ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to cut supertax rates for large companies, which lifted market sentiment. “The market opened steadily and maintained its positive trajectory throughout the session. The rally was largely fueled by institutional markets following media reports that the Prime Minister asked the FBR to reduce the super tax
The Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar drama that made headlines for its controversial plot has finally come to an end. The show premiered its last episode on ARY digital on Saturday and fans got a lot of reactions. The vast majority were happy that the show had finally come to an end. “Today is the best episode because it’s the last episode,” wrote one YouTuber commenter. “I think the writer should now stop working on these scripts. He (Khalil-Ur-Rehman) is only working on the dialogues and not on the story.” While another claimed the music was the only redeeming factor, “today’s instrumental music
October 31, 2025
Iran’s Chabahar port on Gulf of Oman planned with rail link to boost Afghanistan trade View of Chabahar port, Iran. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from sanctions to operate Iran’s Chabahar port, India said on Thursday, boosting New Delhi’s efforts to expand trade with Afghanistan and Central Asian countries while bypassing rival Pakistan. India signed a 10-year contract with Iran last year to develop and operate the port. Earlier this month, it also deepened ties with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan by reopening its embassy in Kabul, which had been closed since the Islamist group seized
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