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Govt abolishes free electricity units facility for power sector employees
April 17, 2026
Govt abolishes free electricity units facility for power sector employees
ISLAMABAD: The government has officially ended the facility of free electricity units for power sector employees. According to reports, the…
Power tariff may rise by Rs0.26 per unit under fuel adjustment
April 17, 2026
Power tariff may rise by Rs0.26 per unit under fuel adjustment
ISLAMABAD: Electricity prices may increase by Rs0.26 per unit as the Central Power Purchasing Agency has filed a petition with…
Pakistan gets approval to export fish to Russia
April 17, 2026
Pakistan gets approval to export fish to Russia
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a major breakthrough in Pakistan’s fisheries sector, stating that…
Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war and revive supply
April 17, 2026
Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war and revive supply
PERTH: Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday on optimism the Middle East conflict could be nearing an end…
China, Turkmenistan launch expansion of giant gas field
April 17, 2026
China, Turkmenistan launch expansion of giant gas field
Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field, strengthening Beijing’s already…
Saudi Arabia transfers $2B into Pakistan, forex reserves get major boost
April 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia transfers $2B into Pakistan, forex reserves get major boost
Karachi: In a crucial financial breakthrough, Pakistan has received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, offering immediate relief to its fragile…
Pakistan, ADB pledge economic partnership at Washington meetings
April 16, 2026
Pakistan, ADB pledge economic partnership at Washington meetings
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to deepen their cooperation during high-level talks held in Washington…
IMF commends Pakistan’s reform progress, economic stability
April 16, 2026
IMF commends Pakistan’s reform progress, economic stability
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has appreciated Pakistan’s continued progress on economic reforms during…
SMEDA-JICA Project: What’s new for women entrepreneurs in Punjab?
April 16, 2026
SMEDA-JICA Project: What’s new for women entrepreneurs in Punjab?
LAHORE: A team of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has begun work on a five-year women support programme being…
Punjab revenue authority collects over Rs250 billion in nine months
April 16, 2026
Punjab revenue authority collects over Rs250 billion in nine months
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority has released data for tax collection during the first three quarters of the current fiscal…