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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Islamabad reopens transport, eases curbs after US visit reports
Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday eased public restrictions and reopened transport routes, days after suspending movement without explanation, as reports emerged of a cancelled visit by a United States delegation to the federal capital.
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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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Price stability gains ground despite global turmoil: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan is witnessing a gradual trend of price stability despite ongoing regional and global economic challenges.
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Weekly inflation falls 0.33% as food prices ease, SPI data shows
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.33% for the week ending April 23, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data reflects a mixed trend in essential commodity prices, with notable declines in perishable food items and fuel-related costs, while select household goods and proteins recorded increases.
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Sindh declares May 1 public holiday for Labour Day
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh on Thursday officially announced May 1 (Friday) as a public holiday across the province in observance of International Labour Day, also known as May Day. The decision has been issued through a formal notification by the provincial authorities.
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SBP launches crop loan insurance scheme plus (CLIS+) to strengthen farmer protection
KARACHI, April 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan has launched the Crop Loan Insurance Scheme Plus (CLIS+), an upgraded version of its earlier crop insurance framework, aimed at enhancing financial protection for farmers and strengthening agricultural resilience in Pakistan.
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Govt employees eligible for electric bikes under easy installment scheme
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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