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Govt proposes imposing new fixed monthly charges on household consumers
February 11, 2026
Govt proposes imposing new fixed monthly charges on household consumers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to collect an additional Rs132 billion a year from domestic electricity consumers by imposing new…
Licenses of three flour mills cancelled over illegal movement
February 11, 2026
Licenses of three flour mills cancelled over illegal movement
District Food Controller Azhar Abbas cancelled the licenses of three flour mills and imposed an Rs5 million penalty for illegal…
SBP chief projects up to 4.75% growth for FY26, counters IMF downgrade
February 11, 2026
SBP chief projects up to 4.75% growth for FY26, counters IMF downgrade
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has expressed confidence that the country’s economy could expand by as…
FBR introduces Buyer Verification Status in monthly sales tax return
February 11, 2026
FBR introduces Buyer Verification Status in monthly sales tax return
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new compliance measure by adding “Buyer Verification Status” to Annexure C…
Panda Bonds postponed for fourth time as Finance Ministry misses deadline
February 11, 2026
Panda Bonds postponed for fourth time as Finance Ministry misses deadline
ISLAMABAD: The government has once again postponed the issuance of $250 million worth of Panda Bonds, marking the fourth revision…
PSX ends bearish streak, rebounds with 1,200 points
February 11, 2026
PSX ends bearish streak, rebounds with 1,200 points
KARACH: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) bounced back strongly on Wednesday following a bearish trend in the previous two sessions…
No more net metering as govt shifts to net billing
February 10, 2026
No more net metering as govt shifts to net billing
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has effectively ended its net metering regime, as the country’s power regulator introduced sweeping new rules shifting rooftop…
PDWP approves seven development project worth over Rs. 7.5 billion
February 10, 2026
PDWP approves seven development project worth over Rs. 7.5 billion
The 63rd meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), chaired by Chairman P&D Board Dr. Naeem Rauf, approved seven development…
Punjab launches Ramazan Savings Festival from Feb 13
February 10, 2026
Punjab launches Ramazan Savings Festival from Feb 13
The Punjab government has announced a three-day Ramazan Savings Festival to be held at Jilani Park, Lahore, from February 13…
Indonesian investment minister in Islamabad for ‘comprehensive’ talks
February 10, 2026
Indonesian investment minister in Islamabad for ‘comprehensive’ talks
ISLAMABAD: Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, and CEO of Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund (Danantara) Rosan Roeslani arrived here for…