ISLAMABAD: The ministry of power department declared misleading the reports claiming that the federal government made it mandatory for solar consumers to get a license from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). The reports stated that changes related to solar systems made it mandatory for all consumers installing solar systems to obtain a license […]
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A market in Rawalpindi has been plunged into darkness due to load shedding amid increased demand for electricity following a steady rise in mercury. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: The Power Division said on Wednesday that power supply remained stable during peak hours last night despite a surge in demand from the provinces. In a statement, the
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Minister noted that the highway was among the most critical infrastructure assets in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement for the construction of two sections of the M6 highway connecting Karachi to Sukkur. Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan welcomed the development, terming the project
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ISLAMABAD: A total of 664 candidates have filed nomination papers for the Gilgit-Baltistan general election scheduled for June 7, 2026. The candidates will stand for election in 24 constituencies throughout the region. Constituency Gilgit-2 has attracted the highest number of candidates with 58 candidates while Diamer-4 has the lowest with 11 candidates in the race.
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PTA officials said the move is part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal online sale of medicines ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked four websites involved in the sale of unregistered and banned drugs, officials said on Wednesday. The action was taken following a request by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
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The meeting also decided to establish common counters and introduce a unified control system at a single point ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to install modern machines at airports to improve the check-in process and facilitate passengers through a one-window operation. This decision was taken at a special meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin
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Iran’s envoy meets PM as fate of talks hangs in the balance, meeting comes at critical time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, during a meeting in Islamabad. PHOTO: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday stepped up its behind-the-scenes and overt diplomatic efforts to revive the stalled
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Officials say 1 polio case in 2026 vs. 74 in 2024, 31 in 2025, showing sharp decline nationwide Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired high-level meeting on polio eradication on April 22, 2026 in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday confirmed the government’s decision to completely eradicate polio from Pakistan, noting encouraging
The Minister of the Interior says that a unified control system on a single scanner will save considerable time The government on Wednesday decided to introduce a single point check system at airports to improve passenger facility and reduce delays. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad aimed at developing a joint
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Apex Court introduces e-hearings, e-filing and SOPs for uninterrupted, faster and more transparent justice delivery ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it had set a new benchmark in the delivery of digital justice and reaffirmed its commitment to a people-friendly, transparent and technology-driven justice system. In an official statement, the court said hearings were
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