KARACHI – In a significant step toward urban modernization, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is prepared to provide land for the establishment of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and bikes across the city.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif orders comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs
ISLAMABAD – In a high-level move to address the nation’s energy concerns, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to formulate a robust strategy aimed at stabilising electricity tariffs across the country.
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Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices to Rs400 per litre from May 1
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: The government of Pakistan has increased petrol and diesel prices to nearly Rs400 per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from May 1, 2026, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.
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PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved a one-month extension in the fuel subsidy for motorcycle users, as well as public and goods transport, to provide relief to economically vulnerable segments.
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Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Reports 80% Profit Plunge in 9MFY26
Karachi, April 29, 2026 — Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) reported a sharp 80% decline in profit after tax for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025–26, as rising costs and lower margins weighed heavily on its financial performance.
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NEPRA scraps solar licensing fee in major relief for rooftop users after public backlash
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026: Pakistan’s power regulator has abolished the licensing requirement and application fees for small-scale solar users, in a major policy reversal aimed at accelerating rooftop solar adoption and easing public concerns over rising regulatory costs.
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Small solar users in Pakistan set for big policy relief
ISLAMABAD, April 26, 2026 — Pakistan’s Power Division has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to abolish application fees and remove licensing requirements for small-scale solar consumers, in a move aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption.
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New petrol price: Govt prefers revenue over public relief
Islamabad, April 25, 2026 – The federal government on April 24, 2026, raised petrol prices despite a decline in ex-refinery rates, as higher petroleum levy adjustments outweighed relief from global oil movements. The latest revision has sparked debate over whether revenue needs are being prioritized over consumer relief in a period of persistent inflationary pressure across Pakistan.
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Govt raises petrol, diesel prices amid global oil surge: Pervaiz Malik
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices, citing a sharp surge in international oil markets driven by escalating regional tensions.
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Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs26.77 per litre
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, raising petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates by Rs26.77 per litre for the upcoming week, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Energy.
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