Islamabad, March 5, 2026: Pakistan is set to witness a historic development in mountain tourism and rescue operations as private helicopter services are expected to become operational for the first time by April–May 2026, according to Major General (Retd) Irfan Arshad, President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
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Nepra approves electricity tariff hike; consumers to see March bill shock
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a uniform increase of Rs1.6274 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher fuel costs for January 2026. The increase will impact most consumers, except lifeline users, pre-paid customers, and electric vehicle charging stations.
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OGRA dismisses fuel shortage rumors, assures adequate petrol and diesel stocks
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday dismissed concerns about a fuel crisis, assuring citizens that Pakistan has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel and that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country.
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Aurangzeb pledges tight grip on petroleum supply amid rising global energy tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – As rising tensions in the Gulf region impact global energy markets, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday assured that Pakistan is actively monitoring petroleum availability to prevent potential supply disruptions.
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FIA launches pre-departure desk and risk unit to curb human smuggling
Faisalabad, March 4, 2026 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has set up a Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation and Guidance Desk along with a Risk Analysis Unit in its Faisalabad Zone to prevent human smuggling and provide full support to outbound travelers.
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Apex court strikes down residential plot conversion, warns against turning homes into concrete chaos
Islamabad, March 3, 2026 – The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned a previous judgment by the Lahore High Court (LHC) concerning the conversion of a residential plot into commercial use. The case has been sent back to the high court for a fresh hearing, which must be concluded within 90 days.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation climbs to 7% in February 2026
Islamabad, March 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation surged to 7% in February 2026, marking a significant rise compared to both last month and the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase reflects continued pressure on consumer prices amid rising costs across food, energy, and other essential commodities.
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Islamabad closes all routes to Red Zone amid heightened security alert
Islamabad, March 1, 2026: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Sunday announced the complete closure of all routes leading to the Red Zone due to heightened security measures. Commuters have been advised to avoid travelling in the area until further notice.
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Pakistan hikes petroleum prices sharply amid rising Gulf tensions
Islamabad, February 28, 2026: The government of Pakistan late Saturday night announced a significant increase in petroleum prices for the first fortnight of March 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Gulf region and the risk of a surge in international oil prices.
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Pakistan suspends flights to UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar amid regional tensions
Islamabad, February 28, 2026 — Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Saturday announced the temporary suspension of its flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar until Sunday evening or until the reopening of the affected regional airspaces.
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