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Initiative to boost climate-smart rice cultivation in Pakistan
February 20, 2026
Initiative to boost climate-smart rice cultivation in Pakistan
SAWiE Ecosystems Private Ltd and AgriCapture enter a strategic partnership to reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation in Pakistan while…
Govt plans income-based electricity and gas tariff system
February 20, 2026
Govt plans income-based electricity and gas tariff system
The federal government has initiated groundwork for a sweeping overhaul of Pakistan’s electricity and gas pricing framework, aiming to shift…
LESCO reports Rs138bn savings through reforms and loss reduction
February 20, 2026
LESCO reports Rs138bn savings through reforms and loss reduction
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), Aamir Zia, on Thursday presented the company’s…
PSX slips 400 points amid Iran-US tensions, market volatility
February 20, 2026
PSX slips 400 points amid Iran-US tensions, market volatility
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recent downward trend on Friday as investors reacted cautiously to escalating geopolitical tensions…
Pakistan to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10
February 19, 2026
Pakistan to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the 5G spectrum auction will take place on March 10. Officials said…
Energy Minister Leghari orders old rules for pending solar net metering cases
February 19, 2026
Energy Minister Leghari orders old rules for pending solar net metering cases
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has ordered that all net metering applications submitted up to February 8 be processed…
ECC approves Rs19bn release for PM’s Ramazan relief package
February 19, 2026
ECC approves Rs19bn release for PM’s Ramazan relief package
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs19 billion for the Ramazan relief package announced…
SIFC-backed energy push delivers historic output surge in Pakistan
February 19, 2026
SIFC-backed energy push delivers historic output surge in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved significant progress in boosting energy production with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC),…
88 of unlisted licensed companies disclose finances
February 19, 2026
88 of unlisted licensed companies disclose finances
ISLAMABAD: In line with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) directive, 88% of unlisted licensed companies are now…
State Bank of Pakistan releases data on Roshan Digital Accounts
February 19, 2026
State Bank of Pakistan releases data on Roshan Digital Accounts
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has released updated figures on Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA), reporting $216 million deposited in…