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Sindh Government Approves 7.05% Increase in Karachi Water, Sewerage Charges

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# Sindh Government Approves 7.05% Increase in Karachi Water, Sewerage Charges **KARACHI:** The Sindh government has approved a **7.05 per cent increase in water and sewerage charges** of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for the financial year 2026-27, with the revised tariffs taking effect retrospectively from **July 1, 2026**. According to an official notification published in the **Sindh Government Gazette on August 10**, the tariff adjustment has been made on the basis of the average Consumer Price Index (CPI). The notification formally incorporates a decision of the KWSC…

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US Consul General to Attend NSPP Conference on Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals

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# US Consul General to Attend NSPP Conference on Pakistan’s Rare Earth Minerals **LAHORE:** The National School of Public Policy (NSPP) will host its fourth public conference on **“Rare Earth Minerals in Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges”** on August 17-18, bringing together senior policymakers, geologists, academics, industry representatives and mineral-sector experts to examine how Pakistan can transform its rare earth and critical mineral potential into sustainable economic and strategic opportunities. The two-day conference, being held under the theme **“Rare by Nature, Strategic by Choice,”** will be organised by NSPP in collaboration…

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Iceland Witnesses Rare Total Solar Eclipse

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# Iceland Witnesses Rare Total Solar Eclipse **REYKJAVIK:** Iceland witnessed a rare total solar eclipse on Wednesday, as the Moon completely blocked the Sun and plunged parts of the country’s western coast into darkness. A brief break in the clouds allowed locals and tourists to witness the spectacular celestial event. In Reykjavik, crowds gathered outside Hallgrimskirkja church cheered as the sky suddenly turned dark despite overcast conditions. Millions of people travelled to Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years. The eclipse was…

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Saudi Oil Exports Go ‘Dark’ as Houthi Threat Disrupts Red Sea Shipments

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# Saudi Oil Exports Go ‘Dark’ as Houthi Threat Disrupts Red Sea Shipments **DUBAI:** Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports from the Red Sea are increasingly becoming difficult to track as tankers switch off their automatic identification system (AIS) signals to avoid potential attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, creating uncertainty over the scale of disruption to Saudi oil flows. Analysts said recent crude loadings from **Yanbu** have largely been conducted without active tracking signals, making it difficult for traders and international energy agencies to accurately assess Saudi export volumes. The Houthis declared…

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NA Panel Raises Alarm Over Persistent Trade Deficit with China

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# NA Panel Raises Alarm Over Persistent Trade Deficit with China **ISLAMABAD:** The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s persistent trade deficit with **China and other Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners**, calling for a comprehensive assessment of the factors contributing to the widening imbalance. The committee, chaired by MNA **Jawed Hanif**, reviewed a range of issues during its meeting, including tariff reforms, export promotion measures, the performance of key trade-related institutions, trade relations with major international partners and proposed legislative amendments. The committee directed…

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