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Govt revises solar billing, ends benefits on extra power
April 1, 2026
Govt revises solar billing, ends benefits on extra power
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has amended the billing system for users generating electricity through solar panels, contrary to earlier agreements.…
KP loans cross Rs809 billion in six months
April 1, 2026
KP loans cross Rs809 billion in six months
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial government has accumulated loans exceeding Rs 809 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year,…
Govt plans Rs1,500/ acre diesel subsidy for small farmers
April 1, 2026
Govt plans Rs1,500/ acre diesel subsidy for small farmers
The Government of Pakistan is working on a proposed diesel subsidy program aimed at easing production costs for small-scale farmers…
A breath of fresh air: Global markets surge on hopes for peace
April 1, 2026
A breath of fresh air: Global markets surge on hopes for peace
The world of finance finally caught a break this week. If you have been watching the news lately, you know…
PSX soars as KSE-100 jumps 7,400 points on peace hopes
April 1, 2026
PSX soars as KSE-100 jumps 7,400 points on peace hopes
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a powerful rally on Wednesday as investor confidence rebounded amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions…
OGRA announces significant hike in LPG prices
March 31, 2026
OGRA announces significant hike in LPG prices
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a major increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices. According…
Asia turns to barter as Iran crisis squeezes energy
March 31, 2026
Asia turns to barter as Iran crisis squeezes energy
Asian nations are scrambling to secure fuel supplies as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts critical energy flows. Indonesia’s…
Trump tells Europe to ‘get your own oil’ as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens amid US-Israeli war on Iran
March 31, 2026
Trump tells Europe to ‘get your own oil’ as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens amid US-Israeli war on Iran
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised key European allies, including the United Kingdom and France, for refusing to…
Pakistan inflation forecast raised to 7.5% amid Middle East war
March 31, 2026
Pakistan inflation forecast raised to 7.5% amid Middle East war
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have revised the projection of CPI-based inflation upward in the wake of…
IMF warns Middle East war will lead to higher prices and slower growth
March 31, 2026
IMF warns Middle East war will lead to higher prices and slower growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that “all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth worldwide” should the…