Karachi, February 28, 2026 – Pakistan is likely to increase petroleum prices from March 1, driven by rising international fuel rates, sources reported on Friday. Petrol prices may climb by Rs4.58 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see a rise of Rs4.73 per litre.
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NAB recovers 350 acres of prime government land in Karachi worth Rs423.5bn
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – In a major breakthrough against illegal land allotment and administrative corruption, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has successfully recovered 350 acres of high-value government land in Karachi, with an estimated market worth of Rs423.5 billion. The reclaimed property, located in the highly sought-after Clifton Block-I and Block-II areas, marks one of the largest land recoveries in Pakistan’s recent history.
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Aurangzeb approves revised features of low-cost housing scheme, sanctions key grants
Islamabad, February 27, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Friday approved the revised features of the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana (MGMA)” – Mortgage Financing for Low-Cost Housing Scheme, while chairing a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet. The committee also sanctioned major infrastructural and development-related grants to support housing, agriculture, and energy sectors.
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Pakistan’s inflation falls 0.54% in first week of Ramazan 2026
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Inflation in Pakistan, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.54% in the first week of Ramazan 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The holy month began on February 19, 2026, and early data shows easing prices for several essential commodities.
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PMD predicts date for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH is unlikely to be sighted on the evening of March 19, 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramazan 1447 AH. Based on these scientific calculations, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is expected to fall on March 21, 2026.
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Pakistan rolls out QR IDs: A game-changer for digital identity
Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – In a major stride toward building a unified, secure, and future-ready digital identity ecosystem, the federal government has officially upgraded Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its flagship vision of “One Nation – One Identity.”
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Suspension isn’t termination: Supreme Court protects civil servants’ salaries
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that suspension from service does not amount to dismissal or termination, and therefore, a suspended civil servant remains entitled to full salary, allowances, and all other service benefits during the suspension period.
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NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a major policy shift to achieve universal identity registration as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) relaxed conditional verification requirements for the issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), targeting the country’s remaining 1.7 percent gap in adult enrollment.
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Pakistan sets Rs300 as minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr for 2026
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has announced that the minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya for 2026 will be set at Rs300 per person, with amounts calculated according to different food categories and prevailing market prices. The move aims to make it easier for Muslims across the country to fulfill their religious obligations ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari
Dera Ghazi Khan, February 22, 2026 – Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari on Saturday said the government is actively working to reduce electricity tariffs by cutting taxes, aiming to provide tangible relief to households, businesses, and industries struggling with rising energy costs.
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