Petrol Just Got Rs 5.77 More Expensive, Diesel Rs 6.47. The Hike Hits Today
From 18 August 2026, petrol in Pakistan is Rs 5.77 more expensive per litre at Rs 331.20, and high-speed diesel…
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See All →Sehat Card in 2026: What It Covers, Where It Works, and What It Does Not Pay For
The health card has been relaunched for Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has extended it to outpatient care.…
Pakistan Widened Its Harassment Law. Then Left the Job of Enforcing It Empty
The definition of workplace harassment now covers gender discrimination even where the conduct is not sexual. But the provincial Ombudsperson…
The Minimum Wage Is Rs 40,700. Most Workers Are Not Getting It
Federal minimum wage rose to Rs 40,700 from 1 July 2026, with provinces notifying their own rates. What the law…
Why Pakistan’s Internet Keeps Slowing Down, and What the PTA Says About It
The PTA chairman has faced a parliamentary committee over collapsing internet speeds, denied that VPNs are blocked, and promised a…
After PIA, the Government Is Selling Your Electricity Company
IESCO, GEPCO and FESCO are lined up for privatisation by early 2027 under Pakistan's commitments to the IMF. What changes…
Pakistan Just Launched Its First National Youth Employment Policy. Here Is What Is Actually in It.
PM Shehbaz launched Pakistan's first National Youth Employment Policy on Aug 12. 35% women quota, 10% startup quota, Danish University…
Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day 2026: What Actually Happened on 14 August
Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day on 14 August 2026 with the new Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz's 'red…
Hajj 2027 Applications Open in Two Days. Here’s the New Process, the New Cost, and What to Do First
From 18 August 2026, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will start receiving Hajj 2027 applications and the first 50% payment.…
Goods Transporters Just Suspended Their Strike. Here’s What You Will Notice at the Market This Week
After nine straight days of parked trucks, the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has suspended its nationwide strike for 40…
SBP Holds the Policy Rate at 11.5%: What It Means for Borrowers and Savers
The State Bank has held its policy rate at 11.5% for a second consecutive meeting as inflation eases. What the…
Net Metering Is Now Net Billing: What Changed for Solar Homes in Pakistan
NEPRA's Prosumer Regulations replace net metering with net billing, cutting the rate paid for exported solar power for new consumers.…
HEC Postpones Compulsory GRE and HAT Tests for MPhil and PhD to 2027
HEC's policy making standardised tests mandatory for MS, MPhil and PhD admissions has been deferred to Fall 2027. What the…
Dengue Season 2026: Why September and October Are the Dangerous Months
Dengue peaks in Pakistan after the monsoon ends, with the highest-risk window running from 1 September to 31 October. What…