Islamabad, April 22, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that only government employees up to Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 16 will be eligible for electric bikes under a new easy installment scheme, as part of broader efforts to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Pakistan.
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Sindh plans Karachi Circular Railway mega project to ease traffic woes
Karachi, April 22, 2026 – The Sindh government has announced plans to develop the long-awaited Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) as a mega project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility in the country’s largest city.
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PM Shehbaz urges climate action on Earth Day, calls for global cooperation
ISLAMABAD, April 22 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate action, urging collective efforts at both national and international levels to safeguard the planet.
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Electricity load shedding eases after improved supply, says Power Division
ISLAMABAD — Electricity supply situation has improved since April 17, leading to a marked reduction in load management during peak demand hours, the government’s Power Division said on Tuesday.
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Punjab Assembly halts revised agricultural income tax rates
LAHORE — The Punjab Assembly has declared recent government notifications revising agricultural income tax rates unlawful, ordering an immediate suspension of their enforcement, assessments and collections.
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Sindh processes 3,976 vehicles under fuel subsidy, flags data errors
KARACHI, April 20, 2026 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Monday that 3,976 vehicles have been processed under a targeted fuel subsidy scheme, with Rs146.77 million disbursed so far, while more than 5,000 applications remain under review due to data discrepancies.
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Pakistan cuts diesel prices soon after Hormuz reopening
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan reduced diesel prices on Friday following a sharp drop in global oil markets after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, officials said.
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Weekly inflation falls 0.69% but remains elevated at 12.16% YoY
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined 0.69% in the week ending April 16, helped by a sharp cut in petroleum prices, but remained elevated at 12.16% year-on-year, official data showed on Friday.
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Significant Mistakes Found in 2025 Physics A-Level, AS-Level Papers: Cambridge OCR Fined
The regulator revealed that a total of 12 errors were identified across the exam materials. These mistakes led to grading issues and, in some cases, students initially receiving incorrect results. Ofqual described the failures as unacceptable and said students deserve accurate and reliable exam assessments after years of study.
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NA committee orders urgent review of mobile phone taxes
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — A parliamentary committee on Thursday ordered an urgent review of Pakistan’s mobile phone taxation regime, calling for fairer levies, improved consumer relief, and greater policy clarity amid growing concerns over affordability and market distortions.
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