Industries asked to use more energy

[ ISLAMABAD: As the government has blocked the solar net metering policy, it is now working on a plan to incentivise increased industrial electricity consumption, particularly during off-peak and solar energy production hours. It plans to provide cheap electricity during day time to counter solar energy consumption, which costs significantly less compared to the national … Read more

First-ever animated teaser released for upcoming drama

tribune

Animated teaser video of the new drama released, starring Mawra Hocane and Khushhaal Khan The private entertainment channel just announced the first-ever animated teaser on their platform, announcing their upcoming drama, starring Mawra Hocane and Khushhal Khan. Expected to be released soon, the animal production offers a unique glimpse and a welcoming atmosphere towards the … Read more

PM shields public from fuel price shock

Rejects summary for increase in POL cost Says govt will absorb Rs56b burden Rs95/litre for petrol, Rs203 for die ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government rejected a summary for a fuel price increase once again and would absorb the burden of Rs56 billion itself. He addressed the nation on the ongoing … Read more

PSX plunges over 5,400 points on ME tensions

[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a sharp sell-off on Thursday, when the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged 3.41%, erasing the previous session’s gains amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and persistent technical weakness. The decline was driven by negative global cues, particularly a sharp spike in Brent crude from $95 to nearly $100 per barrel, … Read more

Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded

Gulf officials say Tehran’s repeated attacks leave them no diplomatic ‘off‑ramp’ for peace talks Different Iranian projectiles on display. PHOTO: TEHRAN TIMES Gulf Arab states are telling the United States that any deal with Tehran should do more than end the war, and must permanently curb Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and ensure global energy … Read more