The government has made a principled decision to revise the net metering policy in light of the increasing trend towards solar energy. According to sources within the Ministry of Energy, a summary concerning net metering has been prepared and is expected to be approved by the federal cabinet after the budget is presented. This summary […]
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Japanese auto manufacturing company Suzuki Swift product was halted amid China’s rare earth export clampdown. Several European automotive parts manufacturers have temporarily suspended production, and companies like Mercedes-Benz are exploring protective measures against potential shortages, as global concerns over China’s restrictions on rare earth exports rise. In April, Beijing halted exports of a broad range
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KARACHI: Karachi residents should prepare for more earthquake tremors in the coming days, warns Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider. His alert follows multiple recent quakes, including a 3.6 magnitude tremor near Quaidabad and a 3.2 magnitude event near Gadap Town overnight. Haider confirmed these shakes originate from Karachi’s active Landhi fault line – which hasn’t caused
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PESHAWAR:Peshawar’s iconic Picture House cinema has been demolished, marking another blow to the city’s fading film culture. The historic theater near Qissa Khwani Bazaar operated for 83 years since its founding in 1931 by Sikh entrepreneur Daswat Singh. Picture House screened three daily shows until its closure, featuring legendary films like 1940’s Pukar and 1941’s
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BY: Mehwish Qamas Khan ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial governments have prepared a combined national development budget exceeding Rs4,000 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC), in an extraordinary meeting chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal today, finalized recommendations for economic targets and development allocations. The APCC proposed
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sobia Shahid has submitted a notice to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, demanding an urgent discussion on the alleged Vani and forced marriage of an 8-year-old girl in Dera Ismail Khan. In her notice, Shahid highlighted that such incidents are increasing, worsening societal conditions and
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has announced a 34% price cut for its vehicles. The company has reduced the starting price of its most affordable car, the battery-powered Seagull hatchback, to 55,800 yuan (approximately $7,765), down from around $10,000. According to Tu Li, managing director of Sino Auto Insights, other companies struggling due to
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The National Interest, a prominent U.S. defense analysis outlet, has highlighted Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) success against India’s advanced French-built Rafale jets using Chinese-made J-10C fighters.According to their assessment, in recent air battles between India and Pakistan, Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets proved more effective than India’s expensive French-built Rafale aircraft, according to analysis by
As the federal government of Pakistan has announced the budget for 2025-26 to be presented on June 10, it is expected to provide relief on the import of used vehicles, and a significant price reduction for small cars is also anticipated. All Pakistan Motor Dealers Association Chairman HM Shahzad has expressed his expectation that the upcoming federal
In an unusual and heartwarming incident, four sons fulfilled their 90-year-old father’s long-held wish by arranging his marriage in Bisham, a town in Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The groom, Maulana Saifullah, tied the knot in a simple yet emotional ceremony attended by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and local residents. According to family sources, the
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