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Posted onISLAMABAD, February 10, 2026 — Pakistan’s power regulator, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), has officially abolished the decade-old net metering regime and replaced it with a net billing system under the newly notified NEPRA (Prosumer) Regulations, 2026.The regulations, issued via S.R.O. 251(I)/2026 on February 9, 2026, mark a significant overhaul aimed at containing…
Case Against State Institutions: Court Orders Arrest of Sohail Afridi, Warrants Upheld — Hearing Adjourned to March 9
Posted onISLAMABAD (International News): The District and Sessions Courts Islamabad have upheld the arrest warrants issued against Sohail Afridi in a case pertaining to levelling allegations against state institutions, directing authorities to arrest the accused and produce him before the court without delay.The court maintained its earlier order and instructed the relevant law enforcement authorities to…
Bilateral Industry Pact Positions Pakistan for Greater Global Market Access
Posted onFarzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s export-driven textile sector has secured a significant boost with the signing of a new bilateral cooperation agreement between leading Pakistani industry representatives and the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT). The pact is expected to expand trade opportunities, diversify raw-material sourcing, and strengthen climate-aligned industrial growth…
Syria’s worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink
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50th COAS Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 Concludes in Lahore
Posted onBy Farzana choudhray| Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields (JPF), Lahore, showcasing Pakistan Army’s longstanding traditions of sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence.Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, graced the event…
Businessmen Panel Urges NFC to Reconsider Fund Distribution for Water Infrastructure
Posted onBy Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the National Finance Commission (NFC) to rethink the current resource distribution mechanism, proposing that the federal government retain at least Rs1,000–1,200 billion for national water infrastructure projects while calling on provincial governments to invest in dam…
