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Energy Sector Debt Hits Rs5,286 Billion as IMF Sounds Alarm
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…
Govt Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices
The federal government has officially announced a reduction of Rs6 per litre in both petrol and diesel prices, effective from midnight tonight. The revised fuel…
Sindh Police to Provide Security for Citizens Carrying Cash From Banks
Sindh Police has introduced a security support initiative for citizens carrying large amounts of cash after withdrawing money from banks, amid growing concerns over street…
NADRA Opens New Registration Center in Karachi’s Gulzar-e-Hijri
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has opened a new registration center in the Gulzar-e-Hijri area of Karachi to improve public access to citizen registration and identity services.…
How Many Pakistanis Left for Work Abroad in First Four Months of 2026?
A total of 250,000 Pakistanis left the country in the first four months of 2026, seeking better employment opportunities and improved living conditions abroad in…