April 2026

ISLAMABAD: In an important policy clarification for solar consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday amended its 2026 solar regulations, ensuring protection for existing net metering users while tightening rules for those looking to expand their systems. The notification states that “nothing shall affect approvals granted, licenses or competitions issued and agreements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total debt has crossed Rs 81 trillion, with each citizen owing debt of around Rs 325,000, the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs was informed on Thursday. During the committee meeting, officials from the Economic Affairs Division revealed that out of the total debt, external debts account for over Rs 26 trillion, while

Overall, terrorist incidents in Pakistan fell by 18% in the first three months of the year, according to a report. ISLAMABAD: Terrorist incidents in Pakistan have seen a considerable decline due to Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. Thanks to this operation, terrorist incidents in March this year decreased by 59 percent compared to last month (February). According

Advisory body to meet on April 7 as rains raise water levels in major reservoirs View of the Sukkur Dam, formerly known as Lloyd Dam, as floodwaters pass through, following monsoon rains and rising levels of the Indus River at Sukkur, Sindh province. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The advisory committee of the Indus River System Authority

The PML-N-led coalition government at the Center now has 229 members in the NA. PHOTO: APPLICATION ISLAMABAD: The government defended the country’s web surveillance system in the National Assembly on Thursday, saying it aimed to regulate illegal content online and did not infringe on citizens’ privacy, while lawmakers raised concerns over surveillance, legality and the

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that negotiations with Afghanistan were underway under a trilateral mechanism involving China, but made clear that there was no change in its anti-terrorism posture as Operation Ghazab Lil Haq continued uninterrupted. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during his weekly press briefing that Pakistan’s participation in the ongoing talks in