11 h. ago Rs616 billion spent to keep struggling state enterprises afloat

The government of Pakistan provided a massive Rs616 billion in financial support to loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) during the first half of the 2024–25 fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Finance. This amount included Rs113 billion in grants, Rs333 billion in subsidies—mostly for the power sector—Rs92 billion in loans, and Rs77.5 billion in equity […]

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35 h. ago Hydel profit dispute threatens KP’s budget — CM urges PM to act now

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to resolve the long-standing Net Hydel Profit (NHP) dispute. The disagreement is between KP province, other provinces, and Wapda, Pakistan’s water and power authority. Gandapur emphasized the urgent need to clear Rs75 billion in overdue payments to KP. Gandapur reminded the Prime […]

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40 h. ago Air India Crash Investigation: Fuel Switch Confusion and Pilot Disagreement Revealed

A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash from June 12, which killed 260 people, has highlighted cockpit confusion shortly before the plane lost power. According to the investigation, both engine fuel cutoff switches were flipped almost simultaneously, starving the engines of fuel and causing the plane to lose thrust immediately after takeoff. This […]

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56 h. ago Pakistan, China ready to expand cooperation under Global Civilization Initiative: Tarar

BEIJING: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, on Friday expressed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China under the framework of the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The announcement was made during his visit to Beijing for the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Tarar highlighted the significance […]

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57 h. ago Senate stakes high: PPP courts Fazlur Rehman for KP power play

Political maneuvering has intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) ahead of the upcoming Senate elections. On Friday, a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) held a crucial meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss the evolving political scenario and explore possible cooperation. The meeting included key figures like KP […]

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60 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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63 h. ago Energy minister pushes to limit profits on solar net metering amid power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD — Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari has renewed efforts to convince the federal cabinet to end provincial taxes on electricity bills and limit profits from solar net metering, despite opposition from provincial governments. He plans to present a revised plan within one to two weeks that would extend the current one to one-and-a-half-year return […]

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3 d. ago Heavy rains paralyze Punjab: five dead, several injured in 24 hours

Heavy monsoon rains combined with strong winds have wreaked havoc across Punjab, leaving five people dead and more than 22 injured in the last 24 hours. The rain disrupted daily life, damaged property, and exposed major flaws in drainage systems across several cities, especially Lahore. In Sheikhupura, the collapse of a roof in Mirza Virkan […]

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4 d. ago Relief for millions: Electricity prices slashed across Pakistan

In a welcome development for power consumers, electricity prices have been reduced across the country under NEPRA’s monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) officially notified the price cuts, which will be reflected in July 2025 electricity bills. This decision is expected to provide some short-term relief to households and […]

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4 d. ago Monsoon rains wreak havoc across Pakistan, 21 dead in two days

Heavy monsoon rains have battered various parts of Pakistan, flooding low-lying areas and claiming 21 lives over the past two days. Cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad witnessed intense showers that submerged streets and disrupted daily life. In Lahore, rain hit multiple areas such as Garhi Shahu, Islampura, Chauburji, and Johar Town, offering temporary relief […]

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4 d. ago Maryam inaugurates Rs8.77b flyover, underpass projects in Rawalpindi

Nawaz Sharif Flyover to handle over 300,000 vehicles daily Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated two major

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5 d. ago Thar rail project set to power Pakistan with affordable energy, says railways minister

The Thar rail connectivity project is moving closer to completion, promising a major shift in Pakistan’s energy landscape. During a recent progress meeting, Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said the project will enable direct transport of Thar’s indigenous coal to power plants across the country, significantly cutting electricity costs. Minister Abbasi highlighted that […]

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5 d. ago SEPCO sent 24,300 detection bills in April; NEPRA orders urgent report

In a startling revelation, Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) sent 24,300 detection bills to its consumers in April 2025, imposing an estimated additional burden of Rs149 million. These bills were reportedly issued without any transparent justification, sparking outrage among affected users. The detection bills included charges for “unauthorized” consumption or assumed theft, but many recipients […]

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5 d. ago Aurangzeb leads charge to transform FBR into modern tax authority

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired an important meeting on Tuesday to speed up reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The meeting, held under the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing, focused on transforming the FBR into a modern, transparent, and efficient tax body. Senior officials from various ministries, including the Power and Law Divisions, […]

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5 d. ago Katie Holmes’ Shocking Reaction to Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas’ Romance Goes Viral

Katie Holmes caused a stir among fans with a subtle reaction to the news of her ex-husband Tom Cruise’s rumored romance with Ana de Armas. The 46-year-old actress made waves when she liked a post on Instagram discussing Cruise and de Armas’s recent helicopter ride in London. The post, shared by Daily Mail, detailed the […]

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5 d. ago Monsoon rains drench Lahore, trigger power outages and traffic disruption

LAHORE – Heavy monsoon rains hit Lahore and nearby areas early Tuesday, flooding low-lying neighborhoods and causing widespread power outages due to tripped electricity feeders. The downpour, which began during the night, left many roads waterlogged and affected daily life across the city. Several key areas, including Shimla Pahari, Lakshmi Chowk, Jail Road, Gulberg, Airport, […]

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5 d. ago Fire at Cairo telecom building disrupts services, injures 14

A major fire broke out at a telecommunications facility in central Cairo on Monday, injuring at least 14 people and causing widespread service disruptions across the capital, according to Egypt’s health ministry. The blaze started in one of the equipment rooms of the Ramses switchboard, operated by the Egyptian Telecommunications Company. Authorities quickly cut power […]

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6 d. ago Finance Minister reviews progress on Prime Minister’s Fan replacement program

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on the readiness and forthcoming launch of the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari; Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman Pakistan Banks’ […]

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6 d. ago LHC rules election tribunals can reinstate appeals dismissed for non

Justice Anwar Hussain of the Lahore High Court has ruled that election tribunals have the power to restore appeals dismissed due to the absence of parties. This important decision was made while hearing a case involving independent candidate Muhammad Yar. The judge issued a detailed 16-page verdict on the appeal filed by Muhammad Yar against […]

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6 d. ago Typhoon Danas slams Taiwan, leaves two dead and hundreds injured

  Typhoon Danas tore through Taiwan’s west coast late Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful storm killed two people, injured nearly 500, and caused widespread power outages across the country. With winds reaching up to 222 kilometers per hour, the storm made landfall in Chiayi County — a rare and […]

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