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KARACHI: The online fuel subsidy portal for motorcyclists in Sindh was temporarily shut down following repeated hacking attempts, Sindh Excise Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla confirmed on Tuesday. The portal, launched a day earlier by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, enables registered motorcyclists to receive a monthly fuel subsidy of Rs2,000 by submitting their CNIC and bank account details online. However, thousands of users reported difficulties accessing the system, citing prolonged downtime and registration issues. Addressing a press conference, the minister stated that the disruption was caused by cyberattacks targeting the…

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ISLAMABAD: The government has disbursed Rs1.2 billion among more than 32,000 beneficiaries in the first phase of the Prime Minister’s Fuel Package 2026, providing financial relief to transport sector stakeholders amid rising fuel costs. The funds were transferred digitally through Easypaisa, ensuring fast, secure, and transparent delivery of assistance to operators of buses, trucks, long-haul vehicles, and delivery vans nationwide. Officials noted that Easypaisa is the first digital wallet facilitating direct transfers to truck operators, with plans to expand coverage to tank lorries, buses, and motorcycle users in the coming…

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed that Pakistan has not faced any electricity shortages nor disruption in exports despite oil supply challenges triggered by the ongoing Gulf tensions. Chairing a high-level meeting on long-term energy planning and export strategy, the prime minister said the country’s growing reliance on renewable energy has helped maintain stability in the power sector. “Despite disruptions in oil supply caused by regional tensions, no electricity crisis has emerged,” he noted, adding that solar and other renewable sources are shaping the future of Pakistan’s energy…

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TEHRAN: Iran has proposed a comprehensive 10-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, outlining key political, military, and economic demands, according to Tasnim News Agency. The plan calls on the United States to make a firm commitment to non-aggression, signaling Tehran’s insistence on long-term security guarantees as a foundation for peace. A central demand includes the continuation of Iran’s control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil shipments passes. Iran has also emphasized international acceptance of its uranium enrichment program, while…

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ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan has announced a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, following intensive backchannel engagements led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir. The truce, described as a critical step toward de-escalation in the Middle East, comes after direct communication with US President Donald Trump, who agreed to halt military strikes on Iran for a period of two weeks, contingent upon key conditions. Ceasefire Announcement and Pakistan’s Role Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in an early morning statement,…

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