Pakistan moves to Ethanol-Blended Fuel to Cut Imports
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is preparing to launch a voluntary ethanol-blending policy aimed at reducing reliance on imported fuel and boosting renewable energy. The Petroleum Division is expected to approve a draft policy that would allow petrol to be mixed…
Meeting of the PC Board on Discos
ISLAMABAD (December 11) – A meeting of the Privatization Commission was held under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Privatization, Investment, and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan. Key decisions, recommendations, and important matters…
Emergency steps for Murree snow
ISLAMABAD (Dec 5)- In anticipation of the upcoming snowfall in Murree, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has activated its response mechanism to ensure the safety of residents and tourists. To this end, the PDMA has equipped local…
MD PPL accused of irregular appointment
Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) accused Managing Director (MD) Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) for giving undue favour in appointment of head of legal and commercial by violating Hiring Policy (HR) of the company. The Audit Report on the Accounts of…
Monsoon flooding Punjab ‘KP
ISLAMABAD – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday warned of monsoon flash floods and urban flooding in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts. Monsoon rains and thundershowers, as per NDMA’s Emergencies Operation…
Urea price increased
ISLAMABAD : Urea prices have been increased by two manufacturers despite no corresponding increase in gas prices, highlighting a missed opportunity for the government to gain significant revenue of up to Rs 100 billion.Fatima Fertilizers has increased…
Pakistan to take up Iranian oil smuggling with President Iran
ISLAMABAD – The Oil smuggling from Iran continues unabated and is now available in all nooks and corners of Pakistan forcing the refineries to drastically reduce their production. Attock Refinery on Monday forced to shutdown it’s main…
PIA moves forward with privatization plans
The Board of Directors of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) has taken a significant step towards the privatization of the national carrier by approving a Scheme of Arrangement (SOA) in its 83rd meeting held in Islamabad. This…
Finance Minister applies for resumption of Pakistani citizenship
ISLAMABAD : The Federal Government has resumed Pakistani citizenship of newly appointed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb who is now poised to elect Senator on technocrat seat from Punjab.On March 11, 2024, the Federal Cabinet was informed that…
Pakistan Gender Climate Award 2024
Islamabad: To celebrate the International Women’s Day, the Embassy of France and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the European Union Delegation, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the…