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IHC halts CDA evictions at One Constitution Avenue
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has blocked the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from evicting hundreds of residents at One Constitution Avenue, issuing an urgent stay…
Govt Rolls Out QR Code System to Deliver Electricity Subsidies
The government of Pakistan has introduced a QR code mechanism on electricity bills to streamline subsidy access for low-income and eligible households across the country.…
‘NA’ Mark to Replace Signatures on NADRA ID Cards
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced new rules for computerized national identity cards (CNIC), making applicant signatures optional for the first time.…
LESCO Recovers 14.7 Million Electricity Units in Major Meter Data Drive
The metering labs of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) have recovered 14.72 million pending electricity units from replaced meters since January 2026. The recovery…
Petroleum Levy Revenue Surpasses Combined Value of Two IMF Loan Packages
Pakistan collected Rs2.725 trillion ($9.8 billion) in petroleum levy between April 2024 and March 2026, official data confirmed, exceeding its combined IMF loan value by…
US-Iran Peace Deal 2026: Strait of Hormuz Reopening & Ceasefire Details
The United States and Iran are reportedly close to finalizing a major diplomatic agreement that could extend the current ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and…
Electricity Bills in Pakistan May Rise by Rs. 1.72 Per Unit Under FCA Request
Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in power bills as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a fuel price adjustment of…
SSGC Announces Gas Suspension in Multiple Areas of Karachi for BRT Work
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a temporary gas suspension in several areas of Karachi due to pipeline relocation and maintenance work near the…
FIA Launches Major Corruption Inquiry into OGRA
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has formally summoned Member Oil in OGRA, Zain ul Abideen Qureshi, under Inquiry No. 43/2026, scheduled for Monday, 25 May…
PSCA Introduces Global Emergency Helpline Number
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched a universal access number, allowing people anywhere in Pakistan and abroad to directly reach emergency helpline 15…
Trump Administration Tightens US Green Card Rules for Visa Holders
The Trump administration has introduced a major policy change that will significantly restrict how foreign visa holders apply for US permanent residency, requiring many applicants…
Metro Bus Fire Destroys Vehicle And Disrupts Rawalpindi-Islamabad Service
A Metro bus was completely destroyed by fire near the 6th Road stop in Rawalpindi on Saturday morning, with no passengers reported injured in the…
