The Petrol Dealer Margin Rise Costs Consumers Rs 26 Billion a Year
The strike ended with a Rs 1.34 margin rise from 1 September. It goes on the pump price, not government revenue, and adds over Rs 26bn a year.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Ali Akhtar is a young and curious voice here at Pakistan Era. He is currently pursuing his A-Levels and has a growing interest in Pakistan’s changing industrial landscape and educational trends. Ali likes to write in a way that helps him explain and explore the world around him. His writing reflects the perspective of the new generation navigating the evolving trends of Pakistan where technology, youth innovation, and shifting opportunities are reshaping the country’s future.
The strike ended with a Rs 1.34 margin rise from 1 September. It goes on the pump price, not government revenue, and adds over Rs 26bn a year.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
A dealers' strike does not bind company-operated stations. And Saturday's strike is called by a different body to the one that split in July.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The goods transport strike is in its seventh day. Transporters put the cost at Rs 50 billion and say it goes on. Sindh's CM says almost resolved.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Petroleum levy collection rose 29 per cent in FY26 and beat both targets. The same week, dealers are striking over Rs 1.34 a litre.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Turkey's defence ministry says political and military mechanisms will be formed under the Makkah pact signed on 7 August. They do not exist yet.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Petrol is down Rs 7.58 since 6 August, yet dealers shut tomorrow. They are arguing about a different number, and the daily price rule is why.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
An Australian court refused India's exclusive claim to the word Basmati. That is not the same as Pakistan gaining one, and the gap matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The Dar-led steering committee has agreed the EV, hybrid, tax and localisation framework. It still needs the ministry and then the cabinet.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Dealers say pumps close Saturday morning after talks failed. The same shutdown was announced in July and did not hold. What to do before then.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
Punjab's PSCA system takes a plate number, a CNIC or a chassis number. Why an unpaid challan surfaces when you sell or transfer the vehicle.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
A duplicate electricity or gas bill is just the online bill, printed. Where to find your reference number, and what to do when the site fails.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
FPA, QTA, TR and FC surcharge, NJ surcharge, PTV fee. What each line actually is, who levies it, and which one is not really a tax at all.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Islamabad shuts part of the Expressway and Faisal Avenue, heavy vehicles banned to 14 August. Lahore fireworks locations, and rain is forecast.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
NADRA and FBR both shipped updates yesterday. The Ehsaas and Sehat Card apps have not been touched since 2022. We checked the store.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Ages 15 to 29, Sindh domicile, scholarships and interest-free loans. Launch is due late August. Any site taking your details now is not official.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Federal debt rose 7.4 per cent to Rs 83.6 trillion. Short-term domestic borrowing rose 24.8 per cent. That gap is what matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
PCSIR tested 491 packaged samples. 176 failed. Banaspati ghee was the worst at 98 of 204. The full breakdown by product.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Punjab's Dastak brings government services to your door. KP's Dastak is for arms licences. Same name, different provinces, no connection.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Dialysis, transplants, children's heart surgery and cancer care, all free and separate from the Sehat Card. The numbers, read at source.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Payments open on 17 August and run through the app. Searching either store returns two government apps with the same name. Which is which.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Alliance president Malik Shehzad Awan says the deadlock holds after talks with federal and Sindh officials. Trucks and tankers stay parked.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
FESCO and QESCO fail their security certificate. HESCO would not load at all. The one address that worked when the others did not.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
New connections are RLNG only, and RLNG costs more than the old system gas. Which one wins depends on something most people never check.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Two government packages announced at Rs 1.2m and Rs 1.3m. Payments move to the Pak Hajj app only. We read the policy document too.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Your bill must now carry a PRA QR code. Businesses without one face fines reported at Rs 400,000 to Rs 1 million, and closure for repeats.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Four died in a Jacobabad pond and canals, three teenagers in the Indus at Kotri. None of it was flooding, and that changes what helps.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
One vehicle portal every guide recommends is a dead domain. A regulator is outranked by a lookalike. What we found opening 40 official sites.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Your DISCO first, then NEPRA. The four step escalation, the complaint system, and the evidence that actually gets a bill corrected.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
There is no court fee, you can file on plain paper, and you do not need a lawyer. What consumer courts cover and how to file a claim.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
SECP has referred Blink Capital to the FIA over Rs 446.6 million. It held a PMEX licence, so the usual advice would have passed it.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The PM's portal takes complaints against government bodies at every level. How to register with your CNIC and write one that gets acted on.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Transporters and oil tanker operators began an indefinite strike on 8 August after talks failed. What they want, and what we are not predicting.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
PTA has capped the eSIM issuance fee at Rs 1,500 and made ten device transfers free. Zong and Ufone were charging about Rs 2,000.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The government launches Vision Pakistan 2047 on 12 August. What it targets, and what happened to the last plan that promised 8 per cent growth.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
A handwritten Nikah Nama is not enough for embassies or banks. The union council step comes first, then the computerised certificate.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Punjab runs domicile through Dastak with doorstep delivery. What it is for, the quota logic behind it, and why a second one hurts you.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
NEPRA's notification of 6 August 2026 drops the concurrence step for rooftop solar of 25 kW or less. Your DISCO now approves it directly.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Transfer is Rs 2,750 up to 1000cc and Rs 11,000 above 1800cc. The exact document list, the fees, and the token tax trap that stops it.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
The Cabinet Committee on Energy amended the 2023 refining policy to attract $5 to 6 billion, make Euro-V fuel and cut imports.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Sindh has cancelled the six day week. Schools and colleges return to Monday to Friday, with one extra teaching hour each day.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Petrol is up Rs 4.45 to Rs 333.01 and diesel down Rs 2 to Rs 383.86 from today. It is the third price change in three days.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Pakistan and Iran agreed to keep border crossings open round the clock, with harmonised customs and better logistics. What that changes.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The 8171 portal asks for your CNIC or form number and a mobile number. How to check eligibility, what the portal does, and the scams.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Punjab's DLIMS has moved to Dastak. A learner license costs Rs 500 and is issued instantly. What is provincial and what went nationwide.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Rs 1,500 draw 107 at Faisalabad and Rs 100 draw 55 at Multan, both on 17 August. Where to check results officially, and free.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
NEPRA's Rs 1.9857 per unit relief covers June to August bills only. What it is worth on your usage, and who never got it.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
The new National Data Governance Policy covers government data. Your personal data still has no law, and the bill sits in Parliament.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Excise plans to cancel registrations where token tax is outstanding. How to check what you owe and clear it before your papers are void.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Federal technical institutes are being unified under one curriculum. What the trade routes are, where a DAE leads, and why the Gulf cares.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Assemblers have suspended hybrid deliveries until the new auto policy lands. A cut from 25 to 18 per cent is under consideration. What buyers do.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
The government approved a uniform online IDP system on the NPB portal. What an IDP is, who actually needs one, and how to get one today.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The power transfer happened at midnight on 14 to 15 August 1947. Why Pakistan's day is the 14th, and what the first stamps printed instead.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Young investors just drove a record month. The broker account, CDC custody and KYC steps, what it costs, and the risk nobody sells you.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The 10th class result was declared at 10am on 6 August across all nine Punjab boards. Every official portal, and the new 40 per cent pass rule.
Ali Akhtar · · 7 min read
Accounts are being blocked for 24 hours under review. What triggers it, the in app appeal that works, and the unban services that never do.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Sales tax on hybrids went from 8.5 to 25 per cent when the old policy expired. The replacement is on hold. What that means if you were buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Snapdragon prices rise by double digits from 1 September. Why Android phones get dearer here faster than the chip increase alone suggests.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The steering committee approved NADRA verification for phase 2 and set a 100,000 target. The registration date is still not announced.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Journalists generated a fictitious nuclear plant in Iran and a border scene. We looked at why satellite fakes are a different kind of problem.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Zong says iPhone 5G needs the iOS 26.5 beta. Jazz says latest iOS. The reports do not line up, so here is what is confirmed and what is not.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Atlas Honda has launched the CD 70 2026 at Rs 159,900 with a new blue option. What actually changed, what did not, and the real mileage.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Petrol is Rs 325.43 and diesel Rs 383.95 from 14 August. Petrol is down Rs 7.58 in eight days while diesel barely moved. Where OGRA publishes it.
Ali Akhtar · · 7 min read
EA's $55 billion take private closes in August, funded largely by Saudi Arabia's PIF. What changes for FIFA, Sims and Apex players.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
MG, Kia, Toyota and Haval now sell hybrid SUVs in overlapping price bands. What separates them once you look past the badge.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
The government has signalled a return of targeted fuel subsidy, days after another price rise. What is confirmed and what is not.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Huawei launches the nova 16 SE on 5 August with an 8,500mAh battery, alongside an 18 inch foldable laptop and a 4.7mm tablet.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max carries a 10,000mAh battery. Chinese pricing, the full series, and what to expect in Pakistan.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
PTCL's board approved a binding offer for a majority stake in a company it has not named. What that commits it to, and what comes next.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
PTA has told each operator to build 1,000 new 5G towers in a year and fix 4G too. What the directive changes for your signal.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The merged Ufone Telenor company wanted to become e&. The government stopped it, partly over dropping Pakistan from the name.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
MG launched the all new ZS on 29 July 2026. Prices from Rs 6,599,000, what the hybrid changes, and where the old car fell short.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
The 20% excise duty on imported phones never happened. Duty was cut instead, worth about Rs 14,000 on a premium handset.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Sky47 Karakoram-01 launched in Islamabad on 24 July 2026 as Pakistan's first AI ready sovereign cloud. What it is and why it matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
How to buy the cheapest 5G phone in Pakistan. Why locally assembled handsets cost less, and the band check that avoids a costly mistake.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
5G costs nothing extra in Pakistan right now. Your existing bundle already carries it, plus the expected daily price per network.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Four ways to check 5G support on your phone in Pakistan, and why a handset bought abroad may still never connect on a local network.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Fix a Telenor SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Check network, SIM, PTA status, and more. Fix it today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Fix a Zong SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Restore calls, SMS, and data quickly. Read the complete guide.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price in Pakistan, full specifications, storage variants, cameras, battery and features. See the latest details.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Honor X8d price in Pakistan is expected at Rs. 68,499. Check specs, battery, camera, variants, and features. Read the details now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check the Tecno Pova 8 price in Pakistan, full specifications, variants, and key features. See if it's the right phone for you.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Link your bank account or debit card to Zindigi Wallet in a few simple steps. Follow this guide to start adding funds today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Test your Telenor internet speed in seconds using trusted speed test tools. Check download, upload, and ping. Start now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 price in Pakistan, specifications, variants, battery, cameras, and colors before buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Get free MBs on Telenor using the My Telenor App, SIM Lagao Offer, and 4G upgrade promotions. Check your eligibility now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Recover your blocked UPaisa account by verifying your identity, resetting your MPIN, or visiting a Ufone franchise. Get started now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Motorola Razr 70 price in Pakistan is up to PKR 222,745. Check its specifications, features, storage variants, and latest details.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Get free MBs on Ufone using official offers, app rewards, and SIM bonuses. Follow the latest methods and claim your free internet today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Reactivate your self-blocked Zong SIM using *2244# or by visiting a franchise with your CNIC. Get your number active again today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Reactivate your blocked Telenor SIM by getting the correct PUK code and setting a new PIN to restore access to your number.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Block on *333# before anything else, then visit a franchise with the owner's CNIC. Biometric verification is required and cannot be skipped.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Reactivate your self-blocked Jazz SIM by visiting a franchise or using available self-service options. Get your number working again.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Reactivate a blocked Jazz SIM with a PUK code. Get the code through your starter pack, SMS, or Jazz support and unlock your SIM.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Get a Zong duplicate SIM in Pakistan by visiting a franchise with your CNIC, completing biometric verification, and paying the fee.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Transfer money from Easy Paisa without the app using USSD codes or an agent. Follow the steps and send money without internet access.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Convert Ufone prepaid to postpaid by visiting franchise. CNIC and biometric required. Same number, monthly billing switch. Visit franchise.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Find your Telenor number instantly by dialing *710# or sending “number” to 7421. Get your number on screen in seconds.
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Convert your Jazz prepaid SIM to postpaid by visiting a Jazz franchise with your original CNIC for biometric verification.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Subscribe to Telenor monthly internet packages using USSD codes or the My Telenor App in a few simple steps.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Unsubscribe from Telenor packages using *345# or the My Telenor App. Stop auto-renewals and manage subscriptions easily today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Activate Jazz package via WhatsApp by saving 0300-300-8000, sending 'Hi', selecting bundle and confirming in chat to activate instantly. today now OK
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Dial *828#, enter number & amount. Send Zong balance instantly for prepaid users up to 200 PKR daily. Use code now. Dial *828# now. Act fast. ok
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check remaining Telenor MBs, minutes, and SMS using *999# or the My Telenor App. View your package details instantly.
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
OnePlus Pad 4 price in Pakistan is PKR 197,999 to 209,999. 13.2-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 13380mAh battery. Check price & buy now today PK
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Motorola Signature price in Pakistan is PKR 227,999 to 339,999 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 165Hz display, 50MP cameras. Buy or compare now today - act!
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Honor 600 Pro price in Pakistan starts from 209,999 to 214,999 PKR. Snapdragon 8 Elite 7000mAh battery 200MP camera. Check latest deals now
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Recharge Zong balance using a scratch card with 555 code or 220 helpline. Simple steps for instant mobile top-up anytime.
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Apple iPhone 17e price in Pakistan is PKR 285,999. Check specs, battery, camera, colors, and storage options with full details before buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Use 10114-digit# code to reload Telenor scratch card balance instantly on your phone and get active credit for calls, SMS and internet. Try now.!!
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
vivo V70 FE price in Pakistan is PKR 124,999 to 145,999 with 7000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 7360, 200MP camera. Check latest details now.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Apply for CM Punjab Rahmat Card to receive up to 100,000 PKR financial aid. Check eligibility, documents, and apply online or via office today.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Check Zong balance fast using *222#, *6767#, helpline 310, or the app. See remaining MBs, minutes, and SMS in seconds.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check Jazz balance using *111#, app, or WhatsApp. See remaining MBs, minutes, and SMS quickly with simple methods.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Report unknown SIMs on your CNIC using PTA helpline, CMS, or FIA Cybercrime Wing. Protect your identity and act fast to avoid misuse. Call now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Find your Zong number instantly using USSD codes, SMS, or helpline. Simple methods that work without balance or internet.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check Ufone balance fast using *124# or view MBs, minutes, and SMS with *706#. Use app or WhatsApp bot for full details.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Pakistan plans to cut import duties on cars by up to 25% from July 2026, lowering prices and increasing market competition.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
iOS 27 delivers smarter Siri, satellite messaging, iPhone Fold support, faster performance and improved battery life for a major iPhone upgrade
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Calculate PTA tax online using official tools like FBR and DIRBS. Check your phone tax instantly and avoid SIM blocking after 60 days.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Check eligibility, steps, and benefits of Punjab free solar scheme. Apply now to reduce electricity bills with solar support.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Step-by-step process to register as an Arazi Moawin in Punjab, including fees, documents, and approval steps.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Private students can apply for CM Punjab Laptop Scheme till April 20, 2026. Check eligibility, documents, and online application steps now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Google’s March 2026 update shifts rankings toward experience, trust, and quality. See what changed and how it impacts your site traffic.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max price in Pakistan is Rs. 113,999 to 116,999 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7560mAh battery, and 120Hz AMOLED display.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max price in Pakistan is Rs. 429,999. See specs, battery, camera, and performance details before buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Sony Xperia 1 VII price in Pakistan starts around PKR 428,200. See specs, features, and variants before you decide to buy.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Tecno Camon 50 Pro price in Pakistan is around PKR 84,999 with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6150mAh battery, and 144Hz AMOLED display.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Petrol hits Rs 458 in Pakistan. Bike users get Rs 100/litre subsidy. See who qualifies, limits, and how much you save monthly.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Oppo K15 Pro price in Pakistan starts from PKR 105,000 with Dimensity 8500, 7500mAh battery, and AMOLED display. Check full specs and details.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Casio GMW-BZ5000RC-1 price in Pakistan is PKR 285,000 to 297,000. Check specs, design, and features before buying today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Apply for a 10 million rupee house loan in Pakistan under MGMA with 5% markup and easy terms. Check eligibility and apply today.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Fuel is now limited through a CNIC-based app in Pakistan. See how quotas, vouchers, and fuel access work. Read full details now.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Apply for Balochistan electric scooty subsidy. Get 52,000 PKR off with easy installments. Check eligibility and apply online now.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Iran and US outline strict demands ahead of Islamabad peace talks. Get the key points, risks, and what may happen next.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Pakistan may host Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad to ease tensions and stabilize oil prices. Read what this means globally.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Issue an e-stamp paper in Pakistan online. Generate Form 32-A, pay via PSID, and print a valid digital stamp in minutes.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Apply for CM Punjab internships online. Check eligibility, steps, and deadlines. Submit your application today to secure your chance.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Text your CNIC to 668 for a network by network count. How to block a SIM you never bought, and why no site can show you a stranger's details.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
We opened all ten portals. LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO and the rest need one 14 digit reference number. Where to find it and how to print a duplicate.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
To Create Nayapay Account · 1. Download NayaPay app & sign up with CNIC & number · 2. Take live selfie · 3. Set 6-digit PIN · 4. Order Free
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
SadaPay linked to $330M laundering case via parent Papara. Is your money still safe in Sadapay? Find out what happenned & why users are
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Apply for CNIC online in Pakistan · 1. Download Pak-ID App · 2. Create Account · 3. Submit details · 4. Do Biometircs Online · · 5. Pay Fees
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
GT Road (N-5) getting major upgrade with a 3-lane carriageway like motorways. NHA confirms 2 phase construction starting this year
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Switzerland, Singapore, & the USA lead the list of 7 best countries offering top job opportunities for Pakistanis. Discover salaries, visas &
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Route 47 is Pakistan first smart road in Lahore that generates 1MW electricity through solar panels, connect key areas, & includes pedestrian
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Pakistanis can now apply for legal jobs in UAE under a new labour Work Visa hiring process. No agents, only employer backed entry & verified
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Suzuki Alto 2025 gets ABS, ISOFIX, power windows & design tweaks. Prices now start at PKR 2,331,000 after safety-driven upgrades
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
SECP confirms Barwaqt loan app is delisted and warns citizens of scam calls, fake agents, and fraud using Barwaqt name. Here is what you must
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Report online scams in Pakistan by contacting PKCERT, FIA Cybercrime, or PTA. Avoid phishing, fake lotteries, & OTP fraud by never sharing
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Portugal launches a 20 day fast track work visa for Pakistanis in professions like tech and healthcare sectors. How to Apply and eligibility
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Pakistanis with Fake visa documents will get blacklist from Thailand. Know New rules before applying for Thai e-visa
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
A landfill of Lahore Mehmood Booti turned into a goldmine as Punjab plans to convert 14 million tonnes of waste into $280 million
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
NEPRA repealed net metering on 9 February 2026 and replaced it with net billing. What your exported units earn now, and who is protected.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Karachi got Rs 3 a unit off and the rest of Pakistan Rs 2.12, in March 2025 bills only. Why it was temporary, and where tariffs went next.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Punjab gives a 10 per cent rebate if the full year's token tax is paid by 31 August. The 2026-27 rate also went up. How to pay on ePay Punjab.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read