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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…