Energy Ministry sets sights on 60% renewable power and 30% electric vehicles by 2030 under ambitious energy overhaul ISLAMABAD July 2 – Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy has outlined a bold strategy to overhaul the country’s energy landscape, aiming to reduce inefficiencies, attract foreign investment, and transition towards cleaner, smarter energy …

WASA declares rain emergency in Rawalpindi as water levels surge in Nullah Lai; urban flooding feared amid continued monsoon spellIslamabad/Rawalpindi, July 1:Following a heavy downpour on Monday, authorities in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are on high alert, with WASA Rawalpindi declaring a rain emergency amid rising water …

With over Rs80 in taxes per litre, government leans on fuel pricing to patch up fiscal shortfalls Islamabad, July 1 — The federal government has put up fuel prices once again, raising petrol by Rs8.36 to Rs266.79 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs10.39 to Rs272.98. The revised prices, …

As Pakistan enters new fiscal year, over 50 powerful institutions walk away with exemptions — while fuel, electricity, and daily life get costlier for the rest ISLAMABAD, July 1 — As the Finance Bill 2025-26 makes its way to presidential assent, a closer look reveals an unsettling pattern: the bill …

Court strikes blow to unaccountable rule, calls for refund of illegally collected taxes ISLAMABAD, June 28 — In a significant ruling set to reshape municipal governance in the federal capital, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and transfer its …

AI-based systems will be rolled out to track enrolment, teacher quality, and climate outcomes, cutting through bureaucratic lags ISLAMABAD June 26, 2025: The World Bank has rolled out two transformative projects worth $194 million in Balochistan, aiming to tackle learning poverty and shore up water security as part of a …

The initiative aligns with SBP reforms to unlock SME financing through regulatory overhaul and expanded credit access KARACHI, June 25— In a challenging economic environment marked by soaring energy prices, persistent inflation, and high interest rates, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has stepped up to ease financing hurdles for …

Islamabad’s anti-construction crackdown sparks sectoral backlash, exposing deep regulatory rifts and urban governance challenges ISLAMABAD, June 25 — The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has intensified its crackdown on unauthorized construction, warning that no building activity—whether residential or commercial—can proceed without formal approval from the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The …