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Update on Nisab of Zakat 2026

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 17, 2026 — The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety on Tuesday issued an official statement regarding the determination and announcement of the Nisab of Zakat for the year 2026.

New schedule of fixed charges on electricity bills announced

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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).

Tenants cannot challenge landlord ownership while occupying property, Supreme Court rules

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

Petroleum Prices in Pakistan increase decrease

Pakistan set to hike petrol, diesel prices from February 16, 2026

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

Weekly inflation eases 0.59% ahead of Ramadan: PBS

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

All you need to know about Zakat deduction in Pakistan for 2026

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Karachi, February 13, 2026 – Banks across Pakistan will remain closed next week for the annual deduction of Zakat on the first day of Ramadan, subject to the sighting of the moon, in line with the country’s Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980.

When will Ramadan 2026 begin in Pakistan? PMD predicts likely date

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 12, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that Ramadan 2026 in Pakistan is likely to begin on February 19, subject to the sighting of the new moon on the evening of February 18, 2026.

NEPRA tweaks power tariffs: Low-use consumers pay fixed charges, high-use save

February 11, 2026June 9, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, February 11, 2026 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a new electricity tariff structure, introducing fixed monthly charges for domestic consumers using up to 300 units of electricity, while reducing per-unit rates for higher usage.

SBP declares bank holiday on February 5, 2026 for Kashmir Solidarity Day

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Karachi, February 3, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that February 5, 2026 (Thursday) will be observed as a bank holiday across the country on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day, in line with the federal government’s declaration.

Sindh Governor Sets Aside K-Electric CEO Harassment Case Order

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, February 3, 2026 – The Governor of Sindh has officially set aside the order issued by the Provincial Ombudsman against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric Limited (KE) in a high-profile women harassment case. The disclosure was made by K-Electric in a communication to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday.

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