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Government wipes out 180 billion rupees via oil tax in 6 weeks

The meeting concluded with a mutual determination to continue close collaboration between the Ministry of Petroleum and OGDC to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities in the energy sector. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government has collected over Rs 180 billion from the public as Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) in the last one and

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Electricity tariff may increase by 26 paisa per unit

The generation mix shows that 23.55% of electricity was produced from hydrogen sources, while 16.76% came from local coal. ISLAMABAD: Power consumers may face an increase of 26 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism for March. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory

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Pakistan and Iran strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks to the press during a press briefing in Lahore on February 17, 2026. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in border management and counter-terrorism. This was decided during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni. The Iranian minister acknowledged Pakistan’s

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Backchannels bring Iran-US negotiations back on track

A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group photo with foreign ministers and representatives of the United States, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during the Iran nuclear negotiations at the International Center in Vienna, Austria, July 14, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to

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Malik says US-Iran deal close, calls coming week ‘important’ for Pakistan

He says progress has been significant and both sides have developed an understanding Minister of Law and Justice, lawyer Aqeel Malik. SCREENSHOT Law and Justice Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik said on Friday that the coming week would be “quite important” for Pakistan as Islamabad is once again expected to host talks between the United States

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IRSA increases water discharges from major reservoirs, thereby increasing hydroelectric production

The flow of Tarbela increases from 8,000 to 30,000 cusecs, while that of Mangla releases around 15,000 cusecs. 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 Indus River System Authority (IRSA)

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Trump congratulates PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir again after Hormuz breakthrough

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on September 25, 2025. Photo: mimeo US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Defense Force Chief and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir following a breakthrough

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