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Nepra Withdraws Rs. 42 Billion Penalty Against NTDC After 3-Year Dispute
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reversed its earlier decision and withdrawn approximately Rs. 42 billion in penalties imposed on the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC),…
IT Companies & Gyms Exempted from Current Timing Restrictions
Yesterday, on May 5, 2026, the Islamabad district administration issued a revised notification regarding ongoing austerity measures. Importantly, the government officially exempted the IT sector,…
LPG Prices Reduced Slightly Across Pakistan
Authorities have reduced liquefied petroleum gas prices, setting new rates for consumers after issuing an notification detailing adjustments to per kilogram and cylinder costs. According…
Senate Committee Approves Technical Allowance for Engineers in Pakistan
The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has recommended the introduction of a technical allowance for engineers across Pakistan, marking a significant step toward addressing a…
Islamabad Aramco Pump Charged Driver for 56 Litres in 42-Litre Tank
An Aramco petrol pump on Srinagar Highway in Islamabad charged a Honda City owner for 56.28 litres of petrol, exceeding the car’s tank capacity by…
Punjab Assembly Approves Landmark Minimum Wage Bill
The provincial Punjab Assembly has passed an amendment bill to update employee social security laws, aiming to regulate a minimum wage of Rs. 40,000 across…
Passport Services Resume at Pakistani Embassies in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Passport services have resumed at Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after a temporary suspension caused by technical issues at…
CDA and DHA to Jointly Develop Three Islamabad Sectors
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) have agreed to launch a joint venture covering three undeveloped Islamabad sectors, D-13, E-13…
Pakistan Passport Among World’s Weakest in Latest Global Ranking
Pakistani passport ranks among the weakest globally, ranking 95th on the Henley Passport Index 2026, with citizens allowed visa‑free access to only 31 destinations. The…
Indian Citizen Detained in Rawalpindi Without Travel Papers, Digital ID
Rawalpindi police have arrested an Indian national on Monday in the Westridge area and registered a formal case against him following an official complaint. As…
Fuel Sales Fall Sharply as Record High Prices Weigh on Demand
Total petroleum product sales in Pakistan fell to 1.359 million tonnes in the month of April, marking a six percent decline compared to the previous…
Pakistan Passport System Outage Enters Second Week, Issuance Still Suspended
Passport issuance services across Pakistan and several overseas missions have remained suspended for over a week due to a persistent technical fault in the national…
