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Smartphone Prices Too High? Government May Ease PTA Taxes Soon
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A debate over PTA taxes on smartphones has reignited in Pakistan after Member of the National Assembly Syed Ali Kasim Gilani urged the government to…
Electricity Prices Likely to Rise by 45 Paisa in Quarterly Adjustment
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Electricity consumers across Pakistan may soon face higher power bills as NEPRA reviews a proposed 45 paisa per unit increase in tariffs under the first…
Pakistan’s Power Sector Circular Debt Rises by Rs79 Billion in Q1 FY2025-26
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Pakistan’s power sector continues to face financial strain as circular debt surged by Rs79 billion during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, reaching a staggering…
SEPCO Proposes Rs1,000 per kW Fixed Charge for Net Metering Users
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In a move likely to affect thousands of solar power users, the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) has proposed a fixed charge of Rs1,000 per…
Pakistan, UK Agree to Accelerate Trade Mechanism and Expand Economic Cooperation
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Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, held a productive meeting with the UK’s Minister of State for Trade Policy, Mr. Chris…
Bank Alfalah Announces PKR 1.4 Billion Flood Relief Commitment
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Bank Alfalah has pledged an additional PKR 1.4 billion (USD 5 million) to rebuild flood-affected communities across Pakistan, reaffirming its commitment to long-term climate resilience…
Senate Committee Criticizes Planning Ministry for Project Bias and Unequal Development
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The Senate Standing Committee on Planning and Development has expressed strong reservations over the uneven distribution of development projects across provinces, accusing the Planning Ministry…
Ignite Reopens DigiSkills 3.0 With 300,000 Free Seats for Pakistanis
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Ignite National Technology Fund has announced the reopening of enrolments for DigiSkills 3.0 (Batch-02), offering 300,000 free training seats on a first-come, first-served basis to…
Samsung Galaxy A17 Review
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The Galaxy A17 continues Samsung’s push to refine its midrange lineup, offering a mix of familiar strengths and thoughtful upgrades. It doesn’t completely reinvent the…
Punjab Rejects Electric Bus Fare Hike to Support Affordable Travel
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The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has rejected a proposal to increase electric bus fares in Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, reaffirming…
PTA Chairman Unanimously Elected as the Head of SATRC
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Pakistan took a major step in regional telecom leadership as PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman unanimously secured election as Chairman of the…
Sindh to Introduce Cambridge IGCSE in Public Schools
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The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has announced a major initiative to introduce the Cambridge IGCSE program in selected government schools as a pilot…
Scientists Say Zinc-Based Batteries Promise Longer Life and More Power
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A new generation of aqueous zinc ion batteries could soon redefine how we store energy, offering more power, longer lifespan, and a greener footprint than…