ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday launched the Rs38 billion Ramazan Package 2026, aimed at supporting over 12 million families through a digital payment system. Addressing the ceremony in the federal capital, the premier said that they had done away with the old distribution system last year as the stuff provided to the deserving families under the system was of low quality and people used to wait in queues, compromising their self-respect. With the introduction of the digital system, direct cash payments were made to the deserving families under…
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Adeeb Ahmed appointed acting (CEO) of K-Electric
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed was appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric on Friday, ARY News reported.The appointment was made during a meeting of the K-Electric Board of Directors held to discuss the leadership role. The board reached a decision to appoint Ahmed as the acting CEO of Karachi’s sole power provider.Adeeb Ahmed is a seasoned veteran of the company, having served as a director at K-Electric since 2019.According to K-electric websiteMr. Adeeb Ahmad’s career spans 34 years including C-suite roles. He has been involved in managing private…
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Growing BISP dependence reflects economic strain: KPK Governor Kundi calls for urgent collective action Islamabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that around one million women across the country are currently benefiting from the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), adding that the number of beneficiaries should gradually decrease as poverty and economic backwardness decline in Pakistan rather than continuing to rise.He expressed these views while speaking as the Chief Guest at the 18th Annual CSR Summit & Awards 2026, organised by the National Forum for Environment and Health…
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Nestlé Pakistan wins OICCI Climate Champion Award second time in a rowFederal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik recognizes Nestlé’s efforts in Pakistan towards Climate & Net Zero, regenerative agriculture and circularity; calls on private sector to come together for coordinated action KARACHI: Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts towards creating shared value for people, planet and business were recognized due to its initiatives on Climate & Net Zero, regenerative agriculture and circularity at the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference, as it won the top Climate Champion Award second time in a row.…
Read MorePM Shehbaz orders review appeal against Nepra’s solar consumer ruling
ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to address concerns over new regulations affecting solar energy users, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Power Division to urgently file a review appeal with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The prime minister’s directive follows the introduction of new solar energy regulations, which have raised widespread concerns about their potential impact on both existing users and the broader energy market. During a high-level meeting, Prime minister Sharif emphasised the need for immediate action to protect the interests of the 466,000 solar…
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