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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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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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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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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PM Shehbaz launches Rs38 billion Ramazan relief package 2026 for 12.1 million households
Islamabad, February 14, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Ramazan Relief Package 2026 on Saturday, providing financial assistance to over 12.1 million households across Pakistan. Under this initiative, each household will receive Rs13,000 via digital wallets during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Weekly inflation eases 0.59% ahead of Ramadan: PBS
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.59% just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Finance Minister Aurangzeb reaffirms support for PM’s fan replacement program
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the Ministry of Finance’s full commitment to supporting the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, terming it a key initiative for energy conservation, fiscal responsibility, and climate action.
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EDB starts PAVE scheme to promote electric vehicles on easy installments
Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has officially commenced the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme, offering electric bikes, rickshaws, and loaders on easy installments with government subsidies, aimed at providing affordable, eco-friendly transportation to the public.
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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 drops boycott, sets sights on India clash in T20 World Cup 2026
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 – The federal government of Pakistan on Monday directed the Pakistan national cricket team to play its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
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