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Consumers Charged Rs9 Per Unit Tax in Electricity Bills
The Federal Board of Revenue (BFR) has effectively converted the energy sector into a tax collection agent, charging consumers Rs9 per unit across multiple levies…
LHC Petition Challenges Fee Hike in Private Medical Colleges in Punjab
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (Lahore High Court) challenging a significant increase in fees charged by private medical colleges across…
Civil Servants Face Tight Rules on Blogs and Social Media Platforms
Pakistan has replaced its civil service conduct framework with a sweeping new code, introducing public asset disclosures, social media controls and cryptocurrency declarations for the…
Rawalpindi Launches Construction of Three New Underpasses on Peshawar Road
Construction work has officially begun on three new underpasses along Peshawar Road in Rawalpindi at an estimated cost of Rs. 8.359 billion, following the completion…
Karachi Court Orders K-Electric to Pay Rs13.5m
A Karachi court on Saturday ordered K-Electric to pay Rs13.5 million compensation to the family of Sheikh Saad Ahmed after his fatal electrocution during rainfall.…
LESCO Uncovers Remote-Controlled Electricity Theft Method in Lahore Crackdown
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has uncovered a new method of electricity theft involving the use of remote-control devices to manipulate…
Govt Increases BISP Stipend to Rs. 18,000 From January 2027
The federal government Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has approved a major increase in financial assistance for beneficiaries, raising the quarterly stipend by 24.14 percent from Rs.…
Section of Kandhkot-Ghotki Bridge Collapses During Construction
A section of the under-construction Kandhkot-Ghotki Bridge collapsed during installation work in Sindh after a bridge deck reportedly broke apart while being lifted into position. According to…
Petrol and Diesel Price Surge: Pakistan vs Global Trends
Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan have recorded a steep rise over the past 2.5 months, following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, according to…
ICAP CFO Conference 2026: Pakistan Eyes AI Integration, SIFC Growth & BPO Expansion
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) held the Islamabad edition of the ICAP CFO Conference 2026 yesterday, May 14. Policymakers, regulators, and finance…
Audit Reveals CDA Withheld Rent on 1,083 Residences
Audit records has revealed that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) failed to deposit 5 percent rent from 1,083 prime official residences into the federal treasury.…
Pakistan Defence Ministry Hosts Drone Technology Session
The Ministry of Defence Production organized an interactive session in Rawalpindi today, focusing on drone technology development and public‑private collaboration. The meeting was chaired by…
