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ISLAMABAD: Concerns have emerged within government circles over the use of substandard and low-quality batteries by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Pakistan, prompting authorities to move toward a stricter testing and certification regime. Officials say the rapid expansion in EV demand and sales—partly driven by rising global oil prices following geopolitical tensions—has exposed gaps in regulatory oversight, particularly regarding battery quality and safety standards. The growing shift toward electric mobility is also seen as critical for Pakistan’s clean energy and environmental goals. The issue was reviewed in a recent meeting…

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NEW DELHI: India has intensified its stance in the ongoing dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), with Water Resources Minister C.R. Patil declaring that New Delhi is working to ensure that “not a single drop of water” reaches Pakistan in the coming years. Speaking to Indian news agency ANI, Patil said the government is actively pursuing measures under directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi following India’s decision to place its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. India accused Pakistan of supporting…

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KARACHI: Karachi experienced intense heat conditions on Wednesday, with the “feels-like” temperature soaring to 54°C, despite the maximum recorded air temperature reaching 37.4°C, according to Pakistan Meteorological Department data. The heat index rose sharply during the day, climbing from 49°C around 1pm to 54°C by 3pm, driven by high humidity levels. Relative humidity was recorded at 79% in the morning and 65% in the evening, while the minimum temperature stood at 30°C. Other parts of Sindh also faced severe weather conditions, with Jacobabad recording 49.5°C, followed by Dadu at 49°C,…

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ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present Pakistan’s Federal Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in the National Assembly on June 12, according to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad. Sharing the revised schedule on social media platform X, Schehzad also announced that the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 will be released by the finance minister at 2:20 pm on Thursday, providing a comprehensive review of the country’s economic performance during the outgoing fiscal year. The budget sessions of both the National Assembly and Senate have already been summoned by President…

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ISLAMABAD: A controversy has emerged over the proposed sale of 35 percent of gas from the Spinwam Gas Field by Mari Energies, after a formal complaint was submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other relevant authorities alleging violations of regulatory requirements. The complaint, filed by the Organisation for Advancement & Safeguard of Industrial Sector (OASIS), contends that the bidding process is inconsistent with a decision of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), which permits exploration and production (E&P) companies to sell up to 35 percent of their gas share…

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