Islamabad, February 18, 2026 — The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Power Division has approved budgetary proposals for the fiscal year 2026–27, aiming to strengthen Pakistan’s power sector and ensure timely completion of ongoing projects.
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Pakistan expects pleasant weather during holy month of Ramazan: NDMA
Islamabad, February 17, 2026 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan has forecast generally pleasant weather across the country during the holy month of Ramazan, with daytime temperatures expected to rise gradually while nights remain relatively cool. The authority emphasized that residents and institutions should stay updated on weather alerts to ensure safety during the month.
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Pakistan’s textile exports reach $11 billion in 7MFY26
Islamabad, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan’s textile exports have fetched around $11 billion during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Govt backs banks with 10% guarantee for fan replacement scheme
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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