Gas Prices To Remain Unchanged: Petroleum Minister

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    The 12th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Petroleum was held under the chairmanship of Syed Mustafa Mehmood, during which key developments in the gas and LNG sector were reviewed. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik informed the Committee that successful negotiations with Qatar have been concluded to divert Pakistan’s surplus LNG…

    China to Invest $558M for Lithium Battery Manufacturing

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    Pakistan is engaging China in agreements worth US$558 million, focusing on lithium-ion battery assembly/manufacturing for value addition. Pakistan has identified a phased domestic supply plan covering gaps, import reliance, JV opportunities, and required policy actions.REVOO Unveils New Lithium EVs at PAPS 2025 The government is focusing on agreements with China under B2B engagements to exploit…

    Without Consumer Readiness, 5G Could Strain Scarce Foreign Exchange, Warns Telecom Chief

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    As Pakistan prepares to auction 5G spectrum, Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan Chairman Aamir Ibrahim has cautioned against rushing into next-generation networks without affordable devices, warning that premature rollout could drain scarce foreign exchange and divert capital away from improving connectivity. Aamir said Pakistan’s digital future will not be shaped by how quickly 5G networks…

    Progress Reviewed on Implementation of Interim National Wheat Policy

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    The Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the 3rd meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review progress on the establishment of Provincial Implementation Units in Provinces/Regions for the Interim National Wheat Policy Implementation.The disposal plan of existing wheat stocks and progress on the procurement model for wheat…

    Pakistan gear up for T20I series in Sri Lanka ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    Pakistan men’s team will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series in Dambulla, with matches scheduled on 7, 9 and 11 January, as preparations intensify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March. The first ball of the match will…

    PCB Confirms Bidders for PSL Expansion Auction

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the 10 bidding groups qualified to participate in the auction for two new Pakistan Super League franchises. The move comes as the PSL prepares for a major expansion from 6 to 8 teams, marking a significant step in the league’s commercial growth. The franchise auction is scheduled for January…

    Pakistan Faces Prolonged Nationwide Internet Disruption

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    Pakistan’s digital landscape has begun 2026 under strain, with internet services across the country disrupted for more than 48 hours as of January 6. Nayatel, one of Pakistan’s leading internet service providers, confirmed the disruption through its official X account, attributing the issue to a fault in an upstream provider. The company said a major…

    NEPRA Safety Report Highlights Gaps Among Public Sector DISCOs

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    Pakistan’s power distribution sector continues to show uneven progress on health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards, according to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) HSE Performance Evaluation Report for fiscal year 2024–25. Among distribution utilities, K-Electric was placed in the “Outstanding” category with the highest score of 91 out of 100, reflecting a level…

    Mr. Shahzad Iqbal Appointed Member (Gas), OGRA

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    The Federal Government has appointed Mr. Shahzad Iqbal as Member (Gas) of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Mr. Iqbal brings 35 years of extensive regulatory and sectoral experience to the Authority, with a distinguished career in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. Prior to this appointment, he served in senior leadership roles within OGRA’s…

    Sindh Private Schools Announce January 9 Strike

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026

    The Grand Alliance of Private School Associations Sindh has announced a province-wide shutter-down strike for schools and colleges on January 9 across. The decision follows protests over actions taken by the Anti-Corruption Establishment regarding verification of free admissions in private educational institutions across Sindh. GAPSAS leaders announced the move during a press conference held today…