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PESHAWAR: The appointment of a Project Director for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Rs40 billion solarisation initiative has sparked controversy after the position was changed for the third time within a month, raising concerns over transparency and governance. According to sources, the latest appointment has allegedly been made in violation of prescribed rules. The criteria for the post require a minimum of 12 years of experience in the solar energy sector; however, the newly appointed officer reportedly does not meet this key requirement, prompting unease within official and technical circles. Earlier, Engineer Pir…

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ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a nationwide crackdown to ensure the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at officially notified prices, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Acting on these instructions, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued notices to all LPG marketing companies, mandating the provision of invoices for every delivery vehicle and the clear declaration of prices on gate passes. Officials warned that failure to disclose prices could result in strict penalties, including the cancellation of licences, as part of efforts to curb overcharging and…

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KARACHI: Petroleum dealers have issued a strong warning of a countrywide shutdown of fuel stations, demanding an immediate increase in sales commissions amid rising operational costs. President of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (Sindh Region), Haji Ameer Khan Mehsud, said the current margin structure has become unsustainable, urging the government to revise commissions to 8% of the invoice price. He noted that the demand had earlier been jointly raised by PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan and All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association Chairman Humayun Khan, and is now being echoed…

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has decided to surrender a significant number of meter readers following the rollout of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, aiming to ensure optimal utilization of its workforce. In a directive issued by the Director General (HR) to the Additional Chief Engineer (Operations), Cantt Circle Rawalpindi, the company outlined a phased plan for the withdrawal of meter readers in AMI-enabled sub-divisions. Under the plan, 50% of meter readers will be surrendered immediately, 25% by the end of May 2026, and the remaining 25%…

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ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has been placed on high alert in anticipation of key peace talks between the United States and Iran, with over 10,000 security personnel deployed across the city to ensure the safety of visiting delegates. According to sources, a comprehensive, multi-layered security plan is being overseen by the military, with support from paramilitary forces including Rangers, as well as Islamabad and Punjab police. The Islamabad Traffic Police and National Highway and Motorways Police have also been mobilised to maintain smooth traffic flow. The deployment includes approximately 6,000…

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