The Punjab cabinet on Monday approved the Electricity Duty Rules 2026, introducing a revised taxation framework for private power generation, including generators and solar energy systems, while exempting domestic consumers. According to details, under the new rules, private generators and solar power systems above 500 kVA will be brought into the tax net. Industrial and […]
LESCO suspends executive engineer over bribery complaint
A senior officer of the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has been suspended after allegations of bribery linked to the repair of an electricity transformer triggered a wider investigation into the utility’s operations. Authorities confirmed on Monday that Executive Engineer (XEN) Ahmad Faraz had been suspended on charges of negligence. According to the report, the […]
PTI chairman reaches Skardu to launch election campaign
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan arrived in Skardu to launch the party’s election campaign, where he was warmly welcomed by party leaders and workers. Barrister Gohar will participate in various election activities across Gilgit-Baltistan. He is scheduled to campaign in Skardu and visit other areas in the coming days. In a statement […]
Entry of unregistered Qingqi rickshaws, loaders banned
The City Traffic Police have taken action against unregistered Qingqi rickshaws and loaders, imposing a ban on their entry into model roads, including Canal Road. In order to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property and to maintain smooth traffic flow, authorities have prohibited the entry of unregistered loaders and Qingqi rickshaws on model […]
Govt considers substantial tax hike on solar panels in budget
Setting up solar power systems is about to become considerably more expensive for consumers in Pakistan, as the government considers a substantial tax hike on solar panels in the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. According to sources close to the development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly opposed tax exemptions historically […]
China-Pakistan Economic & Cultural Exchange Centre inaugurated
A new milestone in China-Pakistan collaboration was reached with the unveiling of the China-Pakistan Economic and Cultural Exchange Centre (CPECEC) in Luoyang, Henan Province. The plaque unveiling ceremony was held at the landmark facility Heluo Post (Heluo Yi), according to a China Economic Net’s report. Spanning over 5,000 square metres across a four-story standalone building, […]
Rescue teams save 12 people stranded in Indus River
Rescue 1122 teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday safely rescued 12 people stranded in Indus River and successfully contained a massive mountain fire after 29-hour operation. According to Media Coordinator Rescue 1122 Swabi, the water rescue operation was launched near Batakara area of Topi tehsil where all 12 trapped individuals were safely brought back to […]
Pakistan, China sign 20 MoUs on education, digital skills cooperation
Pakistani and Chinese institutions signed 20 memorandums of understanding on education, vocational training and digital skills cooperation at a seminar in Hangzhou, organisers said, according to a Gwadar Pro’s report. The MoUs were signed during the China-Pakistan International TVET-Industrial Cooperation and Exchange Seminar, which brought together government officials, academic representatives, industry figures and technical education […]
Soldiers at Siachen Glacier extend Eid greetings to nation
Pakistan Army soldiers stationed at snow-covered Siachen Glacier have extended heartfelt Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the people of Pakistan. In their special Eid message, the soldiers said that while the entire nation celebrates Eid festivities, they remain alert on the snow-covered peaks of Siachen to safeguard the homeland. The soldiers said they stand like a wall […]
Groom’s house torched due to love marriage in Sindh
More than a dozen people set fire to the groom’s house after he contracted love marriage and escaped from the scene while resorting to intense firing in the air. The incident took place in the desert area of Tehri Mir Wah of Sindh late at night. The groom, who was later identified as Mehtab Mir […]