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Electricity Pricing Set for Major Changes With 2026 Consumer Tariff Proposal
Pakistan’s proposed Consumer End Tariff for February 2026 outlines key adjustments to electricity pricing across various categories, including industrial, residential, commercial, bulk, agricultural, and prepaid. The proposal focuses on aligning tariffs more closely with actual system costs while revising the…
Pakistan Finalises National Vaccine Policy to Boost Local Manufacturing
Pakistan has taken a definitive step toward health security and industrial self-reliance. The federal government finalised the framework for the National Vaccine Policy. Special Assistant…
Senate Orders Recovery of Rs. 2bn in Dasu Grid Scandal
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has exposed severe negligence in the nation’s power sector. Senator Saifullah Abro chaired the meeting to review multilateral-funded…
SBP Announces January 1, 2026 as Bank Holiday: No Public Dealing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a bank holiday for Thursday, January 1, 2026. According to an official Circular Letter, issued on…
PIA Returns to UK: Islamabad-London Flights Resume After 6-Year Hiatus
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is officially returning to London. The national carrier has announced it will resume flights to the United Kingdom’s capital starting March…
SECP Issues Updated Whitelist of Approved Loan Apps in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a new whitelist of approved digital lending apps, in line with Google’s updated policy for…
Social Media Radicalization Leads to Karachi Police Arrest of Baloch Woman Planned for Suicide Attack
In a major counterterrorism breakthrough, Sindh police, in coordination with federal intelligence agencies, have arrested a young Baloch woman allegedly being prepared as a suicide…
Government Clarifies E-Transit E-Wallet and T-Cash Card Policy
Authorities have moved to dispel growing uncertainty around the e-Transit e-wallet and T-Cash Card after inaccurate narratives gained traction online, leaving many commuters unsure about…
Islamabad to Launch One Window Public Service Centre Soon
Islamabad is set to gain a major boost in public service delivery as the Assan Khidmat Markaz, a one-window facilitation centre, approaches completion and is…
Pakistan Railways Urged To Reform Pension System Amid Rising Costs
Lawmakers have raised serious concerns over rising pension liabilities at Pakistan Railways, urging the department to develop a sustainable mechanism to protect pensioners while safeguarding…
Meter Shortage Forces LESCO to Revert to Traditional Technology
Lahore Electric Supply Company has resumed the purchase of traditional single-phase static electricity meters, effectively putting the planned rollout of AMI smart meters on hold…
Islamabad Holiday Alert: Banks & Hospitals Open, Federal Offices Closed
The Government of Pakistan has officially declared a closed holiday within the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) today, Friday, December 26, 2025. The Cabinet Division issued…
No Holiday for Federal Employees on December 26, 2025
The Federal Government has officially rejected rumours regarding a public holiday on Friday. It is now confirmed that Friday, December 26, 2025, will remain a…

