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Islamabad to Host High-Stakes US-Iran Talks Amid Fragile Ceasefire

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host crucial in-person negotiations between the United States and Iran, positioning the capital at the centre of high-stakes diplomacy as a fragile ceasefire between the two sides shows signs of strain. The talks follow a two-week truce brokered through Pakistan’s mediation after nearly six weeks of conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that delegations from both countries will arrive in Islamabad on Friday, with formal negotiations scheduled for Saturday to pursue a “comprehensive and conclusive” agreement. According to officials, the US delegation will be led…

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CM Afridi Orders Feasibility Study for E-Bike Industry, Pushes Green Development Agenda

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PESHAWAR: Mohammad Sohail Afridi has directed relevant departments to explore the feasibility of establishing an electric bike and scooter manufacturing industry in the province, underscoring the government’s commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability. The directive came during a high-level meeting of the Planning and Development Department to review proposals for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27. The chief minister also ordered a structured assessment of heli-tourism to unlock high-value tourism potential in remote and scenic areas. The meeting reviewed a wide range of initiatives across social welfare, sports, tourism, relief,…

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Experts Warn Against Taxing Solar Panels, Batteries Amid Energy Security Concerns

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ISLAMABAD: Energy experts and policymakers have cautioned the government against imposing taxes on solar panels and batteries, warning that such measures could undermine Pakistan’s energy security and penalise consumers who have helped stabilise the economy during global energy volatility. The concerns were raised during a consultative dialogue titled “Beyond the Barrel: Making Pakistan Energy Secure in an Era of Geopolitical Shocks,” organised by the Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition (PREC) in collaboration with the Alliance for Climate Justice and Clean Energy and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. Speaking at the event,…

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Govt Removes Acting Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Chairman Amid Supply, Pricing Concerns

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ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday removed the acting chairman of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) amid ongoing oil supply challenges and pricing controversies, appointing a senior bureaucrat on an interim basis. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Nabeel Ahmed Awan, a BS-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and currently Secretary Establishment Division, has been assigned additional charge as Ogra chairman with immediate effect for three months or until a permanent appointment is made. The outgoing acting chairman, Shahzad Iqbal, will continue to serve…

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Power Consumers to Bear Rs10.6bn FCA Burden in April Bills

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ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has notified an additional financial burden of approximately Rs10.57 billion on electricity consumers by approving a Rs1.42 per unit increase under the fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism for February 2026, to be reflected in April bills. However, the overall impact offers slight relief, as the new FCA replaces a higher Rs1.63 per unit charge applied in March, resulting in a net decrease of 21 paisa per unit for consumers. According to Nepra, the FCA of Rs1.4235 per unit will apply to all categories…

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