Govt Introduces Fixed Charges for 3-Phase and Solar Consumers
The federal government has imposed fixed electricity charges on consumers with three-phase meters, including those using solar systems. The new charges will appear in this month’s electricity bills. Under the revised structure approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), consumers with a five-kilowatt approved load will pay a minimum fixed charge of Rs. […]
KP CM Inaugurates Rs2.3bn Safe City Project in Peshawar
The Peshawar Safe City Project, first conceived in 2008, has finally been inaugurated after nearly 18 years. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi launched the project at the city’s police headquarters. The initiative aims to strengthen security, surveillance, and policing in the provincial capital. Developed for Rs2.3 billion, the project introduces a modern monitoring […]
Chinese Aerospace Firm Considers $10B Pakistan Investment
The Chinese Aerospace Development Industry Investment Group is considering investing up to $10 billion in Pakistan. The investment could cover mining, advanced technology, industrial projects, and skill development initiatives. A high-level delegation, led by Party Secretary and Chairman Lu Jinhai, met Board of Investment Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Thursday. The group expressed a long-term […]
CM Sohail Afridi Approves Swat Motorway Phase II
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has approved the start of Swat Motorway Phase II to boost tourism and economic activity in the Malakand Region. He decided during a meeting with Malakand parliamentarians at the Chief Minister’s House. The meeting also reviewed Provincial Transmission Line Project Phase II and discussed the Annual Development Programme […]
PM Shehbaz to Review Fuel-Saving Measures
The federal government is considering measures such as work from home and online classes to help reduce fuel consumption under an energy contingency plan. The plan will be presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approval. Officials said the government is reviewing measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic that could be revived if needed to […]
Oil Prices Rise Over $1 Amid Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as regional supply disruptions impacted global markets. Brent crude climbed $1.11, or 1.4%, to $82.53 per barrel, after reaching its highest level since January 2025 on Tuesday. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 79 cents, or 1.1%, to $75.37, also near its highest since June. Production cuts in key […]
Dollar Gains as Euro and Other Currencies Come Under Pressure
The US dollar strengthened to a three-month high on Wednesday, while the euro slipped to $1.1581, extending losses for a third day and hitting its weakest level since late November. The British pound also fell 0.3% to $1.3315, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened amid mixed economic signals. Rising energy prices have added […]
Gold Prices Climb as Investors Seek Stability
Gold prices rose over 1% on Wednesday, recovering from a more than one-week low reached in the previous session. Spot gold climbed to $5,168.69 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery increased to $5,178.40. The rise reflects investors turning to secure assets amid global market uncertainty. Earlier, gold had fallen more than 4%, […]
KP Launches Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, in collaboration with UN Women, has officially launched the Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030. The policy was developed through a detailed consultative and evidence-based process led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) and the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. The initiative also received technical support from […]