Day: January 19, 2026

Islamabad: January 19 ,2026 As part of a comprehensive reforms agenda, the Government has launched a nationwide digitalization drive targeting petrol pumps and the broader petroleum supply chain to curb smuggling, prevent illegal sales, and safeguard the interests of authorized dealers. The core objective of these reforms is to integrate the entire petroleum value chain, from imports and refineries to transportation and retail outlets, through a robust track-and-trace system, enabling real-time monitoring, transparency, and accountability.In this regard, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has successfully launched the mobile application…

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MITHI, THARPARKAR: Thick smoke from wood-burning charcoal and brick kilns operating in and around Kloi has severely deteriorated air quality, making breathing increasingly difficult for local residents and triggering intervention by environmental authorities. Residents complained that a large number of charcoal-producing units and brick kilns are burning wood on a massive scale, releasing dense smoke that has led to growing health problems and daily discomfort, particularly for people living close to the sites. Following repeated public complaints, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Regional Office Mirpurkhas, has initiated a comprehensive…

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KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the federal government to declare an “industrial emergency,” warning that Pakistan’s manufacturing sector is facing a systemic and potentially irreversible decline due to uncompetitive energy tariffs, elevated interest rates and a restrictive tax regime. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh told The Express Tribune that Pakistani industries are operating at a severe disadvantage compared to regional competitors, largely because of soaring electricity costs. He noted that industries in Pakistan pay around 13 cents per unit, while neighbouring countries…

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