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Pakistan Railways Confirms Rs. 110 Million Electricity Billing Fraud
Pakistan Railways is facing a fresh governance scandal after an internal inquiry confirmed that over Rs. 110 million was wrongfully paid in bogus electricity bills, exposing serious lapses in oversight and compliance within key departments. The issue surfaced during a…
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KP suffers daily loss of Rs583 million due to power theft
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) continues to bear the brunt of systemic power sector issues, as electricity theft and technical shortfalls cost the province over Rs193 billion…
Fact Check: Pakistan’s Airspace Used in US Strike on Iran?
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ISLAMABAD: In a major geopolitical development, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers used Indian airspace to launch precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Iran, avoiding Pakistani…
Senate Blocks 18% Tax on Solar Panels in Budget Review
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The Senate of Pakistan has officially rejected the proposed 18% tax on solar panels, along with new taxes on homeopathic products, stationery, and increased tariffs…
SBP Calls for Long-Term Investment Incentives
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ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s rupee comes under renewed pressure, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed tying tax benefits to longer-term foreign investments in government…
Canva Users Report Service Disruptions Across the Globe, Restored After 3 Hours
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On Saturday, June 21, 2025, around 12:39 SAST (approximately 3:39 PM PKT), a notable surge in user complaints indicated that Canva was inaccessible for many…
NADRA unveils Sweeping changes to CNIC & Birth Registrations
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On the directive of the Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has implemented significant amendments to the National…
Auto Sector Deems Govt’s Proposed 30% EV Share by 2030 Unrealistic
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Pakistan’s federal government has launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, setting a somewhat unrealistic target of achieving 30% electric vehicle (EV) penetration in…
Pakistan Plans To Lease Ships, Aims For $4 Billion Forex Fix
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Pakistan is taking steps to lease ships for the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to mitigate a significant foreign exchange drain, amounting to an estimated…
Pakistan’s Sugar Saga: Why Importing Sugar After Record Exports?
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The Pakistani government plans to import 750,000 metric tonnes of sugar after having exported a similar quantity in the current fiscal year. It has raised…
Big Change Coming to Emission Testing After June 30
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Lahore residents will soon have to pay for vehicle emission tests, as the free Emission Testing System (ETS) service is set to end on June…
Punjab Govt Launches 2nd Phase of Clinics-on-Wheels ( New Cities Added)
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the second phase of the Clinics-on-Wheels project. Maryam Nawaz spoke at the official launch event in…
Govt mulls new Rs. 30b Taxes or Massive Cuts to Meet IMF Budget Terms
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As the final approval for the FY2025–26 federal budget nears, the government is weighing critical fiscal adjustments to align with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF)…
Pakistan’s Tax Paradox: 137 Million Accounts, 5.9 Million Filers
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Minister for Interior and Commerce, Gohar Ejaz stated that Pakistan faces a significant challenge in expanding its tax base. Despite a workforce of 71 million,…
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