7 h. ago World bank injects $55M to digitally upgrade Pakistan’s power discos

The World Bank has approved an additional $55 million in financing to support Pakistan’s power sector reforms, specifically targeting Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO). The funding is part of the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP), designed to modernize outdated systems and enhance the operational and financial performance of […]

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15 h. ago Govt accelerates EV transition with focus on infrastructure, retrofitting

Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) on Friday hosted a high-level consultative meeting with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and senior government officials to identify strategies for scaling up EV adoption and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The meeting, chaired by Secretary MoCC&EC Aisha Humera Moriani, focused on expanding EV charging infrastructure, […]

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25 h. ago Textile giant Bilal fibres shifts gears toward EVs, health tech & IT

As operations remain suspended, Pakistan-based textile firm Bilal Fibres Limited is making a bold pivot toward IT, health tech, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The company shared the development in a formal notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. In the statement, Bilal Fibres confirmed that during the quarter ending June 30, 2025, […]

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3 d. ago Trump threatens to cut Tesla, SpaceX subsidies amid growing feud with musk

US President Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Elon Musk by threatening to end billions of dollars in federal subsidies for Musk’s companies Tesla and SpaceX. The conflict reignited after Musk criticized Trump’s recent tax-cut and spending bill, which aims to remove electric vehicle subsidies benefiting Tesla. Trump told reporters that Musk is upset […]

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5 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for targeting institutions, praises government’s economic recovery efforts

NAROWAL – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday for targeting state institutions, especially through social media campaigns. He accused the party of spreading negativity against the country’s armed forces and undermining national unity. Speaking at a public ceremony in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said that the […]

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6 d. ago Pak Army convoy attacked in Waziristan; over dozen troops martyred

NORTH WAZIRISTAN – Over a dozen soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom when a suicide bomber targeted military convoy in

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8 d. ago Divine Homes, Green Avenue among several Housing Schemes under probe for massive Land Fraud

LAHORE – A massive 2,800-Kanal land scam surfaced as Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog targets multiple housing schemes over transfer of government

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1 week ago 11 terrorists killed, 2 soldiers martyred in South Waziristan anti

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN – Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while 11 terrorists were killed during a major intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan on Tuesday, the military’s media wing ISPR confirmed. According to ISPR, the operation targeted terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij, a group Pakistan links to Indian state sponsorship. Troops launched […]

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1 week ago Pakistan shifts gear, new electric vehicle policy aims for 30% green cars by 2030

The federal government has unveiled an ambitious New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) 2025–2030, aiming to accelerate Pakistan’s shift toward sustainable

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1 week ago KW&SC, Rangers launch crackdown on organised water theft in Karachi

KARACHI: The Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC), in coordination with Pakistan Rangers, has launched a targeted operation against organised water theft in the Manghopir area, focusing on the illegal extraction and sale of municipal water. The operation, led by the Anti-Water Theft Cell, dismantled unauthorised connections in Ramzan Goth and Zebo Goth, where water […]

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1 week ago Pakistan targets 30% electric vehicle sales by 2030 to cut emissions and save oil

LAHORE – Pakistan has set an ambitious goal to make 30% of all new vehicle sales electric by 2030, aiming to reduce pollution, lower fuel imports, and create thousands of green jobs. Speaking at a workshop in Lahore on Saturday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said the […]

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2 w. ago Punjab to roll out 600 electric buses with 2,000 EV charging stations

The Punjab government has announced a major plan to modernize public transport by launching 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the province. This initiative aims to promote eco-friendly transport and reduce pollution. The first phase includes introducing 600 electric buses to improve travel comfort and sustainability for citizens. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman chaired […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan surpasses $19.2B target with $20B in external inflows

Pakistan secured $20 billion in foreign loans and grants during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024–25. This amount surpassed the government’s annual target of $19.2 billion. The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) released this data in a recent report. These inflows helped support the country’s external financing needs amid ongoing economic challenges. About half […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan goes electric: New EV policy aims to transform transport by 2030

ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to transform the country’s transport sector with clean, affordable, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The policy sets a bold target: 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric. Addressing a press conference, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant […]

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2 w. ago Iran being targeted with aggression, Pakistan’s stance is just: Nawaz Sharif

LONDON – Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Nawaz Sharif, has said that Pakistan’s official position on the escalating situation in Iran is “based on truth and justice,” adding that Iran is facing unjustified aggression and deserves diplomatic and moral support. Speaking at a luncheon hosted in his honor in London, […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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2 w. ago Rains, thunderstorms, hail expected across Pakistan until 16th

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast a spell of thunderstorms, strong winds, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall from today until June 16 across various parts of the country. The Met Office issued a weather alert, warning that intense rain and hail could damage weak infrastructure, electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels in affected […]

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2 w. ago ‘Pakistan will safeguard Iran’s interests’: Kh Asif urges Muslim nations unity against Israel

Defense Czar calls for a meeting of the OIC to launch an initiative that ‘manifests the unity of Muslim Ummah’ Warns if the Muslim world doesn’t act together, every country will eventually become a target Pakistan stands firm on its traditional stance, as it has neither recognized Israel nor established relations with it: Asif ISLAMABAD: […]

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2 w. ago PM directs for finalization of Electric Vehicles Policy 2025 at earliest

Premier Shehbaz emphasizes need for swift measures to promote electric motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, cars and buses Instructs relevant industries should be facilitated to enhance local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed for the early finalization of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025 in consultation with […]

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3 w. ago Rising oil prices threaten Pakistan’s Rs 1.16 trillion petroleum levy goal

The federal government of Pakistan may miss its target to collect Rs 1,161 billion in petroleum levy this fiscal year. The recent surge in global oil prices, triggered by the Israel-Iran conflict, has pushed up fuel costs both internationally and domestically. This increase threatens the government’s expected revenue from fuel taxes. After Israel’s attacks on […]

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