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ISLAMABAD: A devastating wildfire, believed to have been triggered by human activity, has destroyed more than 3,000 hectares of ecologically significant forest in Punjab’s Kotli Sattian region, exposing the growing vulnerability of Pakistan’s forests to climate change and extreme weather conditions. The blaze, which raged for two days across 27 locations, consumed an estimated 3,326 hectares of natural forest cover, severely damaging the area’s Chir pine forests. According to satellite imagery released by SUPARCO through Space4Climate.gov.pk, a comparison of images taken between May 9 and May 29 revealed extensive destruction…

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ISLAMABAD: Power consumers across Pakistan are likely to face an increase of approximately Rs1.74 per unit in electricity tariffs in upcoming bills after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) sought more than Rs16 billion in additional recoveries through a higher Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA). The request was reviewed during a public hearing conducted by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), where the CPPA proposed an additional Rs1.73 per unit FCA for electricity consumed in April 2026 and billed next month. CPPA Chief Executive Officer Rehan Akhtar informed the regulator…

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WASHINGTON: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Pakistan and India, citing their alleged failure to effectively prevent the import of goods produced through forced labour. According to a government filing, the proposed duties range between 10% and 12.5% and will be subject to a public consultation process before a final decision is made. The move is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape its trade policy following recent legal challenges to its tariff framework. Earlier this year, Washington…

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Pakistan has expedited work on four major dam projects in a bid to strengthen national water security and address growing risks from climate change. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the country’s water storage capacity by more than 8 million acre-feet, according to official media reports. The projects include the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Mohmand Dam, Kurram Tangi Dam, and Naulong Dam. Collectively, these projects are expected to add approximately 8.136 million acre-feet of water storage capacity. The largest contribution will come from the Diamer-Bhasha Dam alone, which is projected to…

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday increased liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by 1.63 percent for June 2026, further adding to the upward pressure on household energy costs amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets. According to the notification, the regulator set the new consumer price at Rs308.76 per kilogram, up from Rs303.8 in May. The increase translates into an additional Rs58 for an 11.8-kilogram domestic cylinder, bringing its new price to Rs3,643.4, while the 45.4-kilogram commercial cylinder has risen by Rs225 to Rs13,886. The revised…

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