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CM Maryam waives motorbike registration and transfer fee
April 4, 2026
CM Maryam waives motorbike registration and transfer fee
In a major relief to the people of Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced to waive the motorbike registration and…
Punjab announces targeted subsidy for goods transporters
April 4, 2026
Punjab announces targeted subsidy for goods transporters
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a targeted monthly subsidy for goods transport operators, similar to support provided…
Punjab backs 50-50 gas windfall levy sharing with conditions
April 4, 2026
Punjab backs 50-50 gas windfall levy sharing with conditions
LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken a significant decision on the distribution of the gas windfall levy, supporting a 50-50 sharing…
Pakistan decides to repay UAE’s $2bn loan: sources
April 3, 2026
Pakistan decides to repay UAE’s $2bn loan: sources
Pakistan has decided to repay a loan taken from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sources said on Friday. The sources…
Pakistan meets IMF conditions, $1.2B funding approval expected soon
April 3, 2026
Pakistan meets IMF conditions, $1.2B funding approval expected soon
ISLAMABAD: In a major boost to Pakistan’s fragile economy, officials from the Ministry of Finance have expressed strong confidence that…
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
April 3, 2026
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
PARIS: World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if…
Fuel price hike triggers flood of inflation, fare rises, protests across Pakistan
April 3, 2026
Fuel price hike triggers flood of inflation, fare rises, protests across Pakistan
A record burst in the fuel prices has unleashed a wave of inflation, steep fare hikes and angry protest demonstrations…
Petroleum price hike challenged in LHC over legality concerns
April 3, 2026
Petroleum price hike challenged in LHC over legality concerns
The recent increase in petroleum product prices in Pakistan has been challenged in the Lahore High Court, with a petition…
Fuel price surge triggers 60% hike in goods transport fare
April 3, 2026
Fuel price surge triggers 60% hike in goods transport fare
A sharp increase in petroleum product prices has triggered a strong backlash from transporters and citizens across Pakistan, with the…
Govt’s surplus power package boosts industrial growth, saves Rs20bn in three months
April 3, 2026
Govt’s surplus power package boosts industrial growth, saves Rs20bn in three months
ISLAMABAD: The government’s Surplus Power Package has significantly boosted electricity consumption in the industrial and agricultural sectors, with an additional…