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Pakistan has expedited work on four major dam projects in a bid to strengthen national water security and address growing risks from climate change. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the country’s water storage capacity by more than 8 million acre-feet, according to official media reports. The projects include the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Mohmand Dam, Kurram Tangi Dam, and Naulong Dam. Collectively, these projects are expected to add approximately 8.136 million acre-feet of water storage capacity. The largest contribution will come from the Diamer-Bhasha Dam alone, which is projected to…

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday increased liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by 1.63 percent for June 2026, further adding to the upward pressure on household energy costs amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets. According to the notification, the regulator set the new consumer price at Rs308.76 per kilogram, up from Rs303.8 in May. The increase translates into an additional Rs58 for an 11.8-kilogram domestic cylinder, bringing its new price to Rs3,643.4, while the 45.4-kilogram commercial cylinder has risen by Rs225 to Rs13,886. The revised…

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KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved the export of 100,000 metric tonnes of furnace oil by Pak-Arab Refinery Limited during June 2026, subject to domestic supply conditions, according to an official communication. The approval was granted by the National Committee on Monitoring of Commodities (NCMC) during a recent meeting. Under the decision, PARCO is permitted to export 100,000 tonnes of furnace oil, with a permissible variation of plus or minus 10 percent, provided that local demand requirements are fully met. OGRA has also directed the refinery…

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KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the provincial government has no responsibility for Karachi’s ongoing gas, electricity, and water shortages, terming criticism from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) as “politically motivated.” In a statement issued on Monday, Memon said that the gas supply system falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government, while electricity distribution—managed through K-Electric—is also outside the administrative control of the Sindh government. He added that the water crisis in Karachi is linked to a province-wide shortage, with Sindh…

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ISLAMABAD: European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has described Pakistan as a “major regional partner” and an “important partner for the European Union,” highlighting Islamabad’s diplomatic role in easing regional tensions, including efforts to prevent escalation between Iran and the United States. Kallas made the remarks during her first official visit to Pakistan, where she co-chaired the 8th round of the Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. She also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army…

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