Govt Increases Diesel Price By Rs 11.30 per Litre

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    The government on Saturday raised the prices of high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 11.30 per litre in line with fluctuation in global oil prices effective from February 1, 2026. According to notification, the government has maintained the prices of petrol. The government has revised the prices following recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory…

    OGRA Raises LPG Price by Rs6.37 Per Kg

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in liquefied petroleum gas prices, raising the cost per kilogram by Rs6.37 across the country uniformly. Following the adjustment, the effective price of a domestic LPG cylinder has decreased by Rs75.21, reflecting the change in per kilogram rates for consumers nationwide. Read More: Electricity…

    Rawalpindi Expands Driving Test Facilities

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    Rawalpindi Chief Traffic Officer Farhan Aslam has expanded driving test facilities at the Traffic Headquarters to improve efficiency and ease the process for applicants, according to a traffic police spokesperson. The spokesperson said the number of driving test tracks has been increased from one to two in response to growing public demand. Additional vehicles have…

    FPSC Issues Fresh Instructions for CSS 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    The Federal Public Service Commission has issued additional instructions for candidates appearing in the CSS 2026 written examinations, urging strict compliance ahead of the tests. The new directives were made public on Wednesday and relate to the examinations scheduled to begin on 4 February 2026. The commission said the measures aim to ensure the smooth…

    Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Amid Global Decline

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Saturday, tracking a decline in the international bullion market, according to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs25,500 to settle at Rs511,862, reflecting continued downward pressure on prices. Similarly, the rate for 10-gram…

    Junaid calls for integrating ocean awareness into national education

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged integrating ocean awareness into formal education systems and empowering youth as active partners in preserving marine ecosystems. He expressed these views during a meeting with Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, who called on him and discussed strategies for enhancing…

    Think Tank Welcome Reforms Lowering Industrial Costs

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Chairman of the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank, Dr Gohar Ejaz, on Friday welcomed the government’s landmark reforms aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s export industry, including a reduction in export refinance rates to 4.5 percent, elimination of cross-subsidy on industrial electricity tariffs and a cut in wheeling charges. The decisions, approved by Prime…

    Electricity Tariff for Industries Reduced by Rs 4.04 Per Unit: Awais Leghari

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Friday said that electricity tariffs for industries have been reduced by Rs 4.04 per unit under a special relief package announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the minister said that the financial burden on industrial…

    Ramzan Markets to Offer Subsidized Food Items

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Under the Ramzan Nigahban Package, prices of essential food items have been fixed in special markets to ensure affordability during the holy month. A key meeting regarding the package was held at the Department of Food Safety and Consumer Protection, chaired by Special Assistant Salma Butt. During Ramzan, a 10-kilogram bag of flour will be…

    Customs Act Case: Clerical Error Claim Rejected

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    A complaint relating to customs proceedings was examined under the Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000, concerning a request for rectification of an alleged clerical error under section 155R of the Customs Act, 1969. The matter pertained to exports made under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), where it was claimed that certain export Goods Declarations were…