Nepra Cuts Power Tariffs by Rs1.55/Unit for Summer Months to Ease Consumer Burden

ISLAMABAD: In a welcome relief for electricity consumers during the peak summer months, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday announced a reduction of Rs1.55 per unit in power tariffs across the country for May to July 2025, under its quarterly adjustment mechanism. The reduction, which applies to all consumer categories except lifeline and prepaid users, is part of a Rs52.6 billion negative quarterly adjustment for the January–March period of FY2024-25. Nepra stated that the relief would be reflected uniformly at Rs1.5538 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Additionally, consumers of…

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Pakistan Launches ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ in Retaliation to Indian Missile Strikes

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, India launched early morning missile attacks on Pakistan, prompting a swift retaliatory strike by the Pakistan Armed Forces under the newly announced Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Indian missiles targeted Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases in Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Shorkot). He confirmed that all air force assets remained safe and that most incoming missiles were intercepted by Pakistan’s air defense systems, with those that evaded…

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Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik Holds Productive Meeting with PPEPCA, Commends Industry’s Contributions to Pakistan’s Economy

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Islamabad, May 09,2025 Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on by the representatives of the Pakistan Petroleum Exploration & Production Companies Association (PPEPCA) headed by its chairman Taha Ali Temini- Country Manager KUFPEC, to discuss key opportunities and challenges in the country’s oil and gas sector. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik acknowledged PPEPCA’s vital role in the energy sector and underscored the government’s commitment to facilitating a conducive business environment. He said that the oil and gas exploration sector is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, Government is focused…

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26th ITCN Asia in Lahore Postponed to January 2026 Amid Uncertainty

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Lahore, May 9, 2025: The organizers of the 26th ITCN Asia have officially announced the postponement of the highly anticipated tech exhibition, originally scheduled for May 9–11, 2025, in Lahore. The decision comes in light of prevailing uncertainties, with organizers prioritizing the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. In a statement issued by Muhammad Umair Nizam, the new dates for the rescheduled event are January 17–19, 2026. He emphasized that the move followed thorough consultations with relevant authorities and aims to ensure a more stable environment for participants, sponsors, and…

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Pakistan’s Chinese J-10 Fighters Shoot Down Indian Jets, Including Rafale: U.S. and French Sources Confirm

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ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s use of Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets to shoot down at least two Indian aircraft marks a significant moment in regional military dynamics, according to two U.S. officials speaking to Reuters. One official confirmed with “high confidence” that the J-10s launched air-to-air missiles that downed the Indian jets, while another revealed that one of the destroyed aircraft was a French-made Rafale — India’s prized multirole fighter. India has yet to acknowledge the loss of any aircraft, instead asserting that it carried out successful strikes within Pakistan’s territory. However, Pakistan’s…

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