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Power bills to rise by over Rs1.50 per unit in April
March 19, 2026
Power bills to rise by over Rs1.50 per unit in April
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers could see higher power bills as early as April after utilities asked the country’s energy regulator Monday…
EU leaders seek quick fixes to energy price surge from Iran war
March 19, 2026
EU leaders seek quick fixes to energy price surge from Iran war
Europe’s heavy reliance on energy imports has left it exposed to spiralling prices since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively…
Karachi port unveils big incentives for transshipment ships
March 19, 2026
Karachi port unveils big incentives for transshipment ships
Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister, has unveiled a major incentive package for foreign transshipment vessels at Karachi…
LPG ship reaches Pakistan amid Gulf crisis supply pressure
March 19, 2026
LPG ship reaches Pakistan amid Gulf crisis supply pressure
A fresh shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on Thursday arrived in Pakistan amid global supply pressures triggered by the…
Jazz, Zong starts rolling out 5G services across major cities in Pakistan
March 19, 2026
Jazz, Zong starts rolling out 5G services across major cities in Pakistan
Jazz and Zong have formally launched their 5G services in Pakistan, marking a significant step toward next-generation connectivity in the…
Crude prices jump, global stocks fall as energy shock fears intensify
March 19, 2026
Crude prices jump, global stocks fall as energy shock fears intensify
PARIS: Global oil prices surged while stock markets tumbled Thursday after escalating tensions in the Gulf raised concerns over a…
PSX plunges over 1,500 points amid escalating Middle East war
March 19, 2026
PSX plunges over 1,500 points amid escalating Middle East war
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a sharp decline on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East prompted…
J&K State Property Administrator’s Office signs pact with PITB for digitization of all modes of rent collection
March 18, 2026
J&K State Property Administrator’s Office signs pact with PITB for digitization of all modes of rent collection
The Office of the Administrator, J&K State Property in Pakistan, has signed a landmark agreement with the Punjab Information Technology…
ADB unveils new partnership strategy for Pakistan to spur sustainable growth
March 18, 2026
ADB unveils new partnership strategy for Pakistan to spur sustainable growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Pakistan to promote sustainable growth…
PM Shehbaz orders steps to expand housing finance access
March 18, 2026
PM Shehbaz orders steps to expand housing finance access
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure that housing finance becomes accessible to low-income citizens. He issued these…