Issue 1: Is the Government Removing Subsidies for Protected Consumers? Claim: The Government Will Remove Subsidies for Low-Usage Consumers This claim is false. Not only is the subsidy not being removed — it has actually grown significantly. Key Facts: Indicator Figure Protected consumers in FY 2022 9.5 million Protected consumers today (2026) 21.5 million Total residential consumers 34.2 million Subsidized residential consumers 29.57 million (86%) Annual subsidy — FY 2022 PKR 199 billion Annual subsidy — FY 2025–26 (protected category) PKR 423 billion Total subsidy (Residential + Agriculture) PKR 527…
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EMPOWER SPORTS ACADEMY AND PRIME MINISTER’S YOUTH PROGRAMMEANNOUNCE 3RD NATIONAL EMPOWER GIRLS TOURNAMENT 2026
Pakistan’s Premier Girls Sports Tournament Expands to Four Disciplines in Landmark Partnership with Federal Government KARACHI, Pakistan, May 2026 — Empower Sports Academy, Pakistan’s leading non-profit dedicated to empowering girls through sport, announced here today at Governor House, the 3rd National Empower Girls Tournament 2026, held in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The tournament will feature competition across four disciplines: Volleyball, Badminton, Taekwondo, and Athletics — including the 100m, 200m, 400m, Javelin Throw, and Discus events. The event was well-attended by leading media houses, corporate partners, sports…
Read MoreWhy Businesses Are Switching to Hybrid Solar Systems
In today’s rapidly changing energy landscape, businesses are facing increasing challenges related to rising electricity costs, power shortages, and the need for uninterrupted operations. To overcome these challenges, many commercial and industrial sectors are now shifting toward hybrid solar systems as a reliable and cost-effective energy solution. A hybrid solar system combines solar panels, battery storage, and grid connectivity into one intelligent system. Unlike traditional on-grid systems, hybrid solutions provide greater flexibility by storing excess solar energy in batteries for later use. This ensures continuous power availability even during grid…
Read MorePetroleum Exports Remain Strong in July-April FY2025-26 Despite Global Market Challenges
KARACHI: Pakistan’s petroleum exports demonstrated resilience during the first ten months of FY2025-26, with strong shipments of fuel oil, naphtha, and condensate products despite volatility in international energy markets. According to the latest export data, major export terminals, including Keamari and FOTCO, maintained steady operations throughout the July 2025-April 2026 period, supporting robust export performance across multiple petroleum products. High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) remained the country’s leading petroleum export, with total shipments exceeding 1.22 million metric tonnes. Export activity peaked in August 2025, while October and November also recorded…
Read MoreChina, Pakistan Friendship Grows Stronger with Time, Says Chinese Consul General
KARACHI: Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong has said that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China symbolizes far more than formal ties, representing decades of trust, sincerity, and unwavering mutual support between the two countries. Addressing a ceremony held at the Arts Council of Pakistan to commemorate 75 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, Yang Yundong emphasized that both nations have stood by each other through every challenge. “China and Pakistan have stood together in every difficult time. This enduring support has made the friendship between our two…
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