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Free Electricity Ends for Power Officers as Govt Approves New Allowance
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…
Islamabad Airport Launches Premium Meet‑and‑Assist Service
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced a premium meet‑and‑assist service at Islamabad International Airport, introducing fully digital, advance booking facilities. Officials confirmed passengers must…
LESCO Enforces New Rules for Solar Installations
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) introduced new solar regulations requiring consumers installing systems above 14 kilowatts to purchase and install personal transformers. The supply company…
Pakistan Tests Fatah-IV Cruise Missile Successfully
Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command has successfully test-fired the Fatah-IV, a domestically developed ground-launched cruise missile, the Inter-Services Public Relations directorate confirmed. The missile is…
FIA Harassment at Airports: A Digital Failure or Systematic Extortion?
Another Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) harassment case just surfaced on social media, and the concerns regarding the offloading of clean travelers are catching heat again.…
Nepra Allows Digital Payments for Regulatory Fees in New Amendment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA has amended its regulatory framework to allow payment of regulatory fees through digital channels, replacing the earlier restriction that required…