Karachi, February 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that the federal government is providing a 10 percent first loss credit guarantee to financing banks under the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program (PM FRP), aimed at promoting energy conservation and efficiency across the country.
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New schedule of fixed charges on electricity bills announced
Islamabad, February 17, 2026 — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a revised schedule of fixed charges for domestic electricity consumers, introducing monthly fees across different consumption slabs in a move aimed at recovering Rs101 billion and curbing cross-subsidies estimated at Rs4.04 per unit (kWh).
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Nepra releases draft solar net metering rules amid public backlash
Islamabad – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a draft of its 2026 solar power regulations, reopening discussions on net metering after widespread public criticism of the revised rules introduced earlier this month.
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Tenants cannot challenge landlord ownership while occupying property, Supreme Court rules
Islamabad, February 16, 2026 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified that tenants cannot dispute the ownership rights of their landlords while continuing to occupy the property under a tenancy agreement.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb announces more SOEs to join privatization list
Islamabad, February 16, 2026 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that the government is committed to accelerating the privatization of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), stating that additional SOEs will be gradually handed over to the Privatization Commission.
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Karachi likely to witness rain and thunderstorms on February 17, 2026
Karachi, February 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Karachi on February 17, 2026, as a westerly weather system approaches the western regions of the country.
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Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices ahead of Ramazan
Islamabad, February 16, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices for the second half of February 2026, just ahead of the holy month of Ramazan.
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Punjab weather forecast for February 16, 2026: Cold and dry conditions to persist
Islamabad, February 15, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the weather forecast for Punjab for the next 24 hours, predicting mainly dry and cold conditions across most districts on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb promises tax Relief for property and construction sectors
Lahore, February 14, 2026 – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the government will consider reducing several taxes in the property sector while providing relief to the construction and export-oriented industries.
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Pakistan set to hike petrol, diesel prices from February 16, 2026
Islamabad, February 15, 2026 – The government is likely to increase petroleum prices for the next fortnight starting February 16, 2026, affecting commuters and the transport sector.
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