–NEPRA will review a Rs0.2660 per kilowatt-hour fuel charge adjustment request, affecting electricity bills nationwide and reflecting March 2026 generation costs for consumers and industries across Pakistan BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, known as NEPRA, will hold a public hearing on April 28, 2026, in Islamabad …
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–PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a major cut in petroleum prices, reducing diesel by Rs135 and petrol by Rs12 per litre to pass on relief from falling global oil prices Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum product prices, citing a decline in …
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–Pakistan says Iran, US agree to immediate ceasefire, invites talks in Islamabad on April 10 to pursue lasting peace deal Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said Iran and the United States have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant diplomatic development amid prolonged regional tensions. Prime …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s abrupt fuel price hike and rapid reversal have intensified political pressure on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, with speculation growing over his future amid fiscal strain and public anger. Pakistan’s government faced mounting political heat after a record fuel price hike triggered widespread backlash and forced a …
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–PM Shehbaz Sharif slashed petrol prices by Rs80 per litre for one month, citing global oil shocks and relief measures for inflation-hit consumers Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on late Friday night announced an Rs 80 per litre reduction in petrol prices for one month, bringing the new …
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The government has announced a significant hike in the prices of petroleum products. According to the new rates, petrol will now cost Rs 428.40 per liter, while diesel has been increased to Rs 520.35 per liter. Addressing a press conference, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik stated that the ongoing war …
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–Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt met in Islamabad to boost regional coordination on security, trade, and diplomacy Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt on Sunday opened Quadrilateral Consultations in Islamabad, signalling renewed efforts to deepen coordination on regional security, economic …
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–Govt rejects fuel price hike, absorbs Rs56bn burden to shield consumers amid global oil volatility Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to keep petroleum prices unchanged and will bear an additional Rs 56 billion burden, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a national address on Friday. The move follows …
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–Govt weighs targeted relief as fiscal space remains constrained amid stable fuel supplies BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a high-level meeting on petroleum prices and subsidy reforms on March 27, 2026, as the government evaluates targeted relief measures while maintaining fiscal discipline, the Finance Division said. The …
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–Govt proposes optional multi-slab industrial tariff to boost power use and improve system efficiency Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) held a consultative session on a proposed multi-slab Time-of-Use industrial tariff regime, seeking industry input on a plan designed to raise electricity consumption and improve cost recovery. …
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