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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately intervene in the suspension of gas supply to the CNG sector in the province, warning that the decision could trigger widespread protests and lead to a law-and-order situation. In a letter dated May 18, the chief minister said the Petroleum Division’s recent move to curtail gas supply to the CNG sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was attributed to LNG supply disruptions and operational constraints faced by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL). While acknowledging the…

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KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday announced that the provincial government has approved 500 new electric vehicle (EV) buses for Karachi as part of efforts to improve the city’s public transport system. Speaking during the Sindh Assembly session while responding to various call-attention notices, the minister said the new EV buses would operate on multiple routes across Karachi and three additional bus routes would soon be launched. The announcement came after MQM lawmaker Naseer Ahmed highlighted the lack of public transport facilities in the Manghopir area and…

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday urged all provincial governments to generate more than Rs400 billion in additional taxes during the next fiscal year, mainly from the agriculture, services and real estate sectors, to meet key commitments made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the proposed provincial contribution, the cumulative additional tax burden under the upcoming budgets of the federation and provinces is expected to exceed Rs1.1 trillion for fiscal year 2026-27. According to government officials, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a virtual meeting with provincial finance ministers and…

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ISLAMABAD: The government’s timely interventions, prudent decision-making, and balanced load management have reportedly helped electricity consumers avoid a potential tariff increase of PKR 5–6 per unit in June 2026, according to official sources. Despite severe RLNG shortages, a sharp surge in global fuel prices, and increased reliance on expensive furnace oil-based power generation amid regional instability linked to the ongoing Iran–United States tensions (2026), authorities successfully maintained stability in electricity tariffs through policy continuity and operational efficiency. Officials said quarterly adjustment gains driven by reduced transmission losses, improved demand management,…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved the import of an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Iran, increasing the total power supply to 204MW for Balochistan’s coastal region, including Gwadar and surrounding districts. The decision aims to improve electricity availability in the Makran division, where the national grid currently provides only 40–45MW of uninterrupted supply despite emergency measures. According to a ruling issued on May 13, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved revised tariff and transmission agreements between the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) and Iran’s state-owned electricity utility…

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