Sindh Government Launches Rs 2,000 Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists – Registration Now Open
The Sindh government has opened online registration for a Rs 2,000 monthly petrol subsidy for motorcyclists. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced the relief package to help bike riders facing rising fuel prices. The subsidy is equal to 20 litres of petrol for the month of April and will be transferred directly to the […]
Islamabad Traffic Police Gets 15 Electric Vehicles Under PM’s Green Initiative
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has added 15 new electric vehicles to its patrol fleet in a major step towards eco-friendly policing. The vehicles, BYD Atto 2 models, were provided under the Prime Minister’s initiative to promote clean energy and reduce pollution in the federal capital. These modern electric cars are equipped with surveillance cameras, public […]
Pakistan GDP Expands 3.89% in Q2 FY26, Highest Q2 Growth in Four Years
Pakistan’s economy recorded a 3.89% growth in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (October to December 2025). This is the highest second-quarter growth in the last four years, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and approved by the National Accounts Committee. The industrial sector was the main driver […]
Pakistan to Return $2 Billion UAE Loan by April 2026
Pakistan will repay a $2 billion deposit to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April 2026. Official sources in the Ministry of Finance confirmed that the amount will be returned to Abu Dhabi as requested by the UAE. The deposit was placed with the State Bank of Pakistan by the Abu Dhabi Fund […]
Kerosene Oil Price Rises Sharply to Rs467.48
The federal government has increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs34.08 per litre, pushing the new rate to Rs467.48 per litre. The hike took effect on April 3, 2026, along with record increases in petrol and diesel prices. Kerosene is widely known as the “poor man’s fuel” because many low-income families in rural areas […]
Telenor Pakistan Joins Ufone: PTA Gives Conditional Approval for Historic Deal
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has given conditional approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan with Ufone (Pak Telecom Mobile Limited – PTML). This long-awaited move will create one of the largest mobile operators in the country. PTA issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after both companies provided unconditional consent to the regulator’s conditions. The […]
LPG Price Increased by Rs 20 Per Kg in Pakistan Effective from April 2026
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has increased by Rs 20 per kg in Pakistan, adding extra burden on households that use it for cooking and heating. According to reports, this hike is being implemented in some areas, with further changes expected from April 1, 2026. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has […]
Major Relief for Rawalpindi as Govt Allocates Rs 8.5 Billion for WASA Projects
The Punjab government has approved Rs 8.5 billion under the Punjab Development Programme to improve water supply and sewerage systems in Rawalpindi through the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA). Out of the total amount, Rs 3.5 billion has been allocated for a water supply project in Union Councils 76 and 77. This scheme includes the […]