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Pakistan car sales jump 141% in July
August 14, 2026
Pakistan car sales jump 141% in July
ISLAMABAD: Car sales in Pakistan recorded a strong increase in July 2026. Sales rose by 141.28% compared with the same…
NEPRA seeks Rs34bn recovery from power consumers as industrial sector opposes tariff hike
August 13, 2026
NEPRA seeks Rs34bn recovery from power consumers as industrial sector opposes tariff hike
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed recovering around Rs34 billion from consumers of distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric through the…
Ministers seek PM’s approval for prices of 52 vital medicines
August 13, 2026
Ministers seek PM’s approval for prices of 52 vital medicines
ISLAMABAD: The federal health ministry has sought an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to obtain approval for the…
Airlines told to carry extra fuel while operating at Islamabad Airport
August 13, 2026
Airlines told to carry extra fuel while operating at Islamabad Airport
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has directed airlines operating flights to and from Islamabad International Airport to ensure their aircraft…
KP approves provincial tax exemptions for merged tribal districts, Malakand
August 13, 2026
KP approves provincial tax exemptions for merged tribal districts, Malakand
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally approved exemptions from provincial taxes for the merged tribal districts and Malakand Division,…
Electricity prices may rise by Rs1.34 per unit for three months
August 13, 2026
Electricity prices may rise by Rs1.34 per unit for three months
KARACHI: Electricity prices across Karachi and other parts of the country may increase by Rs1.34 per unit for three consecutive…
Pakistan launches youth national power innovation programme with Rs1bn funding
August 13, 2026
Pakistan launches youth national power innovation programme with Rs1bn funding
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division has officially launched Pakistan’s first National Power Sector Innovation Programme for young people,…
FBR issues withholding tax rate card for fiscal year 2026-27
August 13, 2026
FBR issues withholding tax rate card for fiscal year 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a withholding income tax rate card for fiscal year 2026-27, outlining…
Pakistan wins legal victory against India over basmati rice trademark in Australia
August 13, 2026
Pakistan wins legal victory against India over basmati rice trademark in Australia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a major legal victory in Australia after the Federal Court dismissed an appeal by India’s Agricultural…
Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns
August 13, 2026
Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns
BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased on Thursday after gains in previous sessions, as attention turned to expectations of weaker global oil…