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Petroleum Division on the horns of a dilemma

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is reportedly in a quandary over the Independent System and Market Operator’s...

Updated 16 Feb, 2026 09:36am

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NA passes three bills amid thin attendance

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday passed three bills amid a thin attendance, after which the House was...

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 07:46am

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Terrorism: PM Shehbaz vows decisive action

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday pledged to tackle the nation’s most urgent issue – terrorism –...

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 09:17am

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Urea production: Cabinet approves gas allocation for three fertilizer plants

ISLAMABAD: By transitioning fertilizer production onto a standalone gas supply infrastructure, the government has...

Published 27 Jan, 2026 07:05am

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Govt says new banknotes being developed

ISLAMABAD: The government confirmed on Wednesday that new banknotes are being developed as part of a broader...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am

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Serious health risks: misuse forces chloroform import ban

ISLAMABAD: The government has restricted the import of chloroform due to its excessive use, which poses serious...

Updated 11 Jan, 2026 07:52am

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LG polls on Feb 15: ECP adheres to its scheduled programme

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has adhered to its scheduled programme to hold Local Government...

Published 08 Jan, 2026 06:20am

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Nepra reduces national average tariff

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced National Average Tariff by Rs.0. 62...

Published 08 Jan, 2026 06:20am

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ICT and telecom industry: Draft amendments to R&D Fund Rules 2006 approved

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved draft amendments to the Research and Development (R&D) Fund Rules, 2006,...

Published 03 Jan, 2026 03:15am

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5G spectrum auction: Cabinet may approve MVNO framework today

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to approve the long-awaited Mobile Virtual Network Operator framework on...

Updated 02 Jan, 2026 08:19am

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No wealth statements: Federal cabinet members among 446 lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: Nearly a dozen members of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet, including six federal...

Updated 02 Jan, 2026 07:06am

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Cabinet approves gas allocation for fertiliser plants

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved gas allocation for fertiliser plants, transitioning fertiliser...

Published 25 Dec, 2025 06:17am

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PM grants final approval to proposed spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move aimed at modernising the country’s digital infrastructure, the Federal Cabinet on...

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 08:07am

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5G rollout set for major cities by next year, says IT minister

By mid-2026 Pakistan will have significant improvement in internet speed, says Shaza Fatima

Updated 24 Dec, 2025 10:56pm

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PM reiterates call for dialogue with opposition

ISLAMABAD: In a bold and strategic move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his call for dialogue with...

Published 24 Dec, 2025 06:21am

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132 PTI leaders, workers: Inclusion in ECL approved by Cabinet

ISLAMABAD: In a major step, the federal cabinet on Saturday approved the inclusion of names of 132 PTI leaders and...

Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:38am

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Discos’ base tariffs: Industries oppose planned hike

ISLAMABAD: The country’s industry has opposed any increase in base tariffs of power Distribution Companies ...

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

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NA body decides to repeal Pakistan General Cosmetics Act

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Tuesday unanimously decided to...

Published 26 Nov, 2025 08:16am

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Fertiliser price stability: Cabinet directs ministry to draft new mechanism

Instructions are also part of Economic Coordination Committee decision in which supply of indigenous gas to four fertilizer plants has been approved

Published 26 Nov, 2025 06:16am

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NPD arrangement for FY26: Cabinet clears plan to divert 24-29 surplus LNG cargoes from Qatar

Pakistan currently receives nine LNG cargoes per month under two long-term agreements with Qatar

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 06:01pm

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Commerce Ministry orders revival of gold export and import

ISLAMABAD: After months of uncertainty, the Commerce Ministry has issued an order reinstating the export and import...

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 07:22am

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SRO 760 reinstatement: Cabinet ratifies ECC decision

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has ratified the Economic Coordination Committee’s decision to reinstate Statutory...

Published 20 Nov, 2025 03:13am

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Energy sector: Financial matters must be submitted to Cabinet Committee on Energy

These directions come as the Cabinet ratifies an ECC decision titled “Rationalisation of LPI and Potential Tariff Reduction for Nuclear Power Plants

Updated 16 Nov, 2025 10:40am

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Cabinet directs PD to complete PHL winding up process

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed the Power Division to complete all necessary formalities leading to the...

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:48am

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27th Amendment: Cabinet clears key legislative changes

ISLAMABAD: A day after the contentious 27th Constitutional Amendment sailed through Parliament and became law upon...

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:18am

Pakistan

After federal cabinet, National Assembly also approves amendments to Army Act

After the federal cabinet, the National Assembly also approved on Thursday amendments to the Pakistan Army, Air...

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 10:10pm

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CPPA-G maps out five power price scenarios for 2026

Nepra to hold public hearing on November 18 on petition submitted by Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 09:22am

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Govt urged to revisit power package

FPCCI says plan will reduce subsidy requirements by up to Rs 300 billion but industries continue to bear excessive cross-subsidy burden

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 09:47am

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Cabinet approves draft document

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Saturday approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, moving ahead...

Published 09 Nov, 2025 03:22am

Pakistan

27th Constitutional Amendment bill tabled in Senate after cabinet’s approval

Senate chairman refers bill to Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 10:27pm