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PM Shehbaz Calls for Nationwide Shift to EVs to Reduce Fuel Costs and Save Foreign Exchange

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Pakistan, highlighting their potential to reduce fuel imports and conserve valuable foreign exchange reserves amid rising global oil prices. Speaking at a ceremony marking the provision of eco-smart EVs to the Islamabad Capital Traffic Police, the prime minister emphasised that such energy-efficient initiatives should be replicated by all provinces and law enforcement agencies. He noted that the Ministry of Interior had provided an initial fleet of 15 electric vehicles, which operate entirely on battery…

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IAEA Warns Strikes Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Risk Major Radiological Disaster

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VIENNA: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a strong warning against continued strikes near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, calling them a serious threat to nuclear safety and regional stability. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said attacks near the operational facility “pose a very real danger” and must cease immediately, cautioning that any damage could trigger a severe radiological accident with far-reaching consequences for both human health and the environment. The Bushehr plant, located in southern Iran and equipped with a 1,000-megawatt reactor, has reportedly been…

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IMF Links NAB Chief Appointment to Transparent, Inclusive Selection Process

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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has introduced a new condition requiring Pakistan to reform the appointment process of the National Accountability Bureau chairman, mandating a transparent and inclusive mechanism with representation from opposition parties. According to government sources, Pakistan has assured the IMF that it will strengthen NAB’s autonomy and credibility by adopting a merit-based, open, and competitive selection process. The proposed reforms include establishing a multi-stakeholder commission comprising representatives from the government, opposition, judiciary, civil service, academia, and civil society to oversee the appointment. The changes, which require amendments…

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Oil Industry Rejects ‘Guaranteed Return’ Model, Warns of Fiscal Risks and Market Distortions

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil industry has firmly opposed proposals to replace the existing fuel pricing mechanism with a guaranteed return model, cautioning that such a shift would effectively require year-round government subsidies and strain public finances. Industry stakeholders argue that the current pricing framework—linked to international benchmarks—is globally accepted and ensures alignment with market dynamics. They warn that abandoning this system in favour of guaranteed returns would reverse reform efforts and create unsustainable fiscal liabilities, particularly in light of guidance from institutions like the International Monetary Fund, which discourages open-ended subsidy…

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Fan Industry Seeks Policy Support for Value Addition, Energy Efficiency in Meeting with Finance Minister

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ISLAMABAD: Representatives of Pakistan’s electric fan industry have urged the government to introduce targeted policy measures to promote value-added manufacturing, improve exports, and accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies. The demands were presented during a virtual meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, where industry leaders highlighted key structural challenges and growth opportunities. The delegation, led by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Pakistan Electric Fan Manufacturers Association, emphasised the need to curb the export of raw materials such as copper and aluminium. They argued that…

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