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Hanif Abbasi announces major rail reforms, regional connectivity plans, and infrastructure upgrades
February 14, 2026
Hanif Abbasi announces major rail reforms, regional connectivity plans, and infrastructure upgrades
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday announced a wide-ranging reform and development agenda for Pakistan Railways, highlighting infrastructure…
Pakistani freelancers earn over $500 million in 1HFY26
February 14, 2026
Pakistani freelancers earn over $500 million in 1HFY26
Pakistani freelancers generated over $500 million in foreign exchange earnings during the first half of the current financial year 2025-25, reflecting…
Punjab govt unveils free Iftar, Rs10,000 assistance under Rs40bn Ramazan Package
February 14, 2026
Punjab govt unveils free Iftar, Rs10,000 assistance under Rs40bn Ramazan Package
Punjab government has allocated Rs40 billion which will be given as financial assistance to 4 million poor families under the…
IMF says Pakistan’s power tariff changes must not hurt middle and lower-income families
February 14, 2026
IMF says Pakistan’s power tariff changes must not hurt middle and lower-income families
The International Monetary Fund is discussing proposed electricity tariff revisions with Pakistan authorities, the fund said in a statement to…
Government set to revise solar net metering rules following public pressure in Pakistan
February 14, 2026
Government set to revise solar net metering rules following public pressure in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to revise regulations on solar net metering following strong public pressure. Authorities have taken steps…
CM Maryam appeals to PM for urgent potato export reforms
February 14, 2026
CM Maryam appeals to PM for urgent potato export reforms
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging immediate steps to ease difficulties…
SOEs witness 300% surge in FY25 net losses; 25 post Rs832bn in aggregate losses
February 14, 2026
SOEs witness 300% surge in FY25 net losses; 25 post Rs832bn in aggregate losses
ISLAMABAD: While witnessing a 300% surge in net losses of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in FY25, the finance ministry reported…
WTO chief urges China to shift on trade surplus
February 14, 2026
WTO chief urges China to shift on trade surplus
MUNICH: The head of the World Trade Organisation urged China to change its growth model, arguing that its soaring trade…
Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise
February 14, 2026
Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) forwarded a summary to the federal government suggesting an increase of Rs4.39 per liter…
UAE agrees to two-month rollover of $2 billion deposit for Pakistan
February 13, 2026
UAE agrees to two-month rollover of $2 billion deposit for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for a short period…