Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan is likely to begin on February 19, subject to the sighting of the new moon on the evening of February 18, 2026.
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NEPRA tweaks power tariffs: Low-use consumers pay fixed charges, high-use save
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a new electricity tariff structure, introducing fixed monthly charges for domestic consumers using up to 300 units of electricity, while reducing per-unit rates for higher usage.
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PM Shehbaz orders NEPRA review to protect existing solar consumers
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed a review of the new Prosumer Regulations 2026 issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to safeguard the contracts of existing solar energy consumers.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for February 12, 2026
Islamabad, February 11, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the latest weather forecast for Thursday, February 12, 2026, predicting cold and dry conditions across most parts of the country, while very cold and partly cloudy weather is expected in hilly areas, particularly during the morning and night.
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Pakistan weather update for February 11, 2026
Islamabad, February 10, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most parts of the country for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with very cold and partly cloudy conditions expected in hilly areas, including Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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AI central to Pakistan’s public service and tax reforms: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, February 10, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming central to Pakistan’s efforts to improve public service delivery, strengthen revenue administration, and promote evidence-based policymaking.
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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia ties remain strong despite global tensions: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia continues to remain resilient despite global geopolitical tensions, said Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday.
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Punjab tightens noose on chronic tax defaulters
Lahore, February 9, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a comprehensive drive to compile a detailed record of chronic tax defaulters, aiming to take aggressive enforcement action against individuals and entities persistently failing to meet their tax obligations, particularly in the services tax sector.
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Snow on the way: See which Pakistan areas turn white on Feb 10
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a detailed weather advisory, forecasting widespread snowfall across northern and hilly regions of Pakistan on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to an active westerly weather system affecting the upper parts of the country.
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Pakistan to invest $1 billion in AI by 2030, empowering youth nationwide
ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the government will invest $1 billion in Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector by 2030, aiming to build a future-ready digital economy and empower the country’s youth.
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