The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has questioned the Punjab government’s decision to link royalty payments to cement prices, a development… Read More
Govt Plans New Tariff to Penalize Industries Using Less Grid Power and Moving to Solar
The government has shared a new electricity pricing plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that would substantially increase fixed… Read More
Gomal University Faces Expanded Probe Over Questionable Degrees
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has expanded an investigation into alleged academic and financial irregularities at Gomal University (GU) after more… Read More
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Falls By 14% in May After Surprise Drop in Imports
Pakistan’s trade deficit showed mixed trends in May 2026. According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the… Read More
Smugglers Busted Carrying Illegal Cigarette Paper Disguised as Poster Sheets
Pakistan Customs has foiled an attempt to import restricted cigarette tipping paper that was allegedly misdeclared as “poster paper in… Read More
Over 2,700 Cases of Gas Network Damages, Accidents, Theft Reported in One Year
A total of 2,744 third-party damage and pipeline rupture incidents were recorded in Pakistan’s gas transmission and distribution network during… Read More
Pakistan, Tajikistan Agree 3-Year Deal to Boost Trade to $200 Million
Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed on a three-year roadmap to raise bilateral trade to $200 million, alongside expanded cooperation in… Read More
Govt to Increase Defense Budget
Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that increasing Pakistan’s defense budget is unavoidable given the prevailing regional and national… Read More
EVs, Solar Panels, Laptops, Cattle Feed to Get More Expensive Next Week
Several products currently enjoying reduced General Sales Tax (GST) rates could face higher taxation in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget as… Read More
China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye Want to Invest in Pakistan’s Power Plants
China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye have expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) as the government… Read More
Govt to Consult Other Political Parties on Plan to Exclude Customs Duty from NFC
The federal government is expected to discuss with other political parties key legislative and fiscal measures ahead of the upcoming… Read More
Scientists Are Testing a Pill That May Help Humans Grow New Teeth
A new medicine being tested in Japan could one day help humans grow missing teeth again, offering a possible future… Read More
