Karachi: New Karachi Chairman Muhammad Yousaf has alleged large-scale water theft in Gulshan-e-Maymar and New Karachi, claiming illegal connections are worsening the city’s already serious water shortage. He urged Karachi
London: Global oil prices moved higher after reported attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns over energy supply routes. Brent crude increased by 1.8 percent to
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new regulatory changes affecting saving accounts and the Invest Pak digital investment scheme. Banks are no longer required to provide guaranteed profits
The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that effective September 6, businesses across the province will no longer be allowed to charge customers for plastic shopping bags. Shops, supermarkets,
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has clarified that the government may acquire private property without the consent of the owner for public purposes, but must ensure fair compensation—emphasizing the principle of “gold
The long-awaited Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M6) is set to move forward, with construction divided into five sections spanning Hyderabad, Tando Adam, Nawabshah, Naushahro Feroze, and Ranipur. Officials informed the National Assembly
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated a fresh balloting process for eligible land affectees under the Rehabilitation Benefits Framework 2023. Residential plots will be allotted against approved land compensation
A significant portion of the petrol and diesel prices paid by consumers in Pakistan is comprised of taxes, levies, and industry margins rather than the actual fuel cost. On every
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the establishment of the Punjab Asset Management Authority (AMAP) to centralize management of provincial assets and lands. The authority will handle identification, valuation,
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has raised toll charges on the M-2 Motorway by seven percent, effective immediately. Under the revised structure, car tolls have increased to Rs1,430, vans to
