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Electricity distribution companies across Pakistan have introduced a redesigned bill format to make monthly charges easier to read and understand. The new layout highlights key billing details, reduces clutter and adds QR-code support for digital services.
The PPP has secured 11 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly after the election chief decided three pending petitions. The verdict clears the way for official notifications and reserved-seat allocation, though concerns remain over disputed results and re-polling decisions.
Iranian oil tankers have reportedly exited a US blockade zone near Hormuz ahead of peace talks shaped by mediation involving Pakistan and Qatar. The development could ease global oil pressure, but unresolved nuclear and sanctions issues mean the process remains fragile.
The KP Counter Terrorism Department said six suspected terrorists were killed in two intelligence-based operations in Kohat and Charsadda. Officials linked the suspects to banned TTP-related networks and multiple terrorism and targeted killing cases.
Punjab has reduced its FY27 Annual Development Programme to Rs752 billion, around 40 percent lower than last year’s allocation. The province is prioritising social sectors, infrastructure, agriculture, transport and climate spending while contributing a large surplus to the national fiscal framework.
Punjab has allocated Rs750 billion for education in its 2026-27 budget, covering schools, colleges, universities, laptops, scholarships, IT labs and school meals. The announcement is significant, but experts warn that reduced development funding and long-standing infrastructure gaps could limit real progress.
A senior security official said Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran was aimed at regional stability rather than narrow interests. The briefing highlighted Islamabad’s diplomatic role, praised restraint by Muslim countries and linked the peace push to Pakistan’s wider security and economic concerns.
AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has blamed the banned JAAC for violence as a regional shutdown entered its eighth day. The unrest has disrupted markets, transport and election campaigning, while the government says most protest demands have already been addressed.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged past the 180,000-point level as investors returned to blue-chip shares. The rally was driven by stable interest rates, falling oil prices and easing concerns over regional tensions.
Pakistan spent only about half of its original FY26 federal development budget in the first 11 months, despite major infrastructure and welfare needs. The slowdown followed spending cuts, fuel subsidy pressures and weak project execution across several sectors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered faster implementation of the 100MW solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan. The federally funded scheme includes solarisation of public buildings and household energy support in major towns across the region.
Four villagers were killed in a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat’s Jabbarkhel area, prompting a police investigation. Authorities also reported arrests during a separate search operation in Karak as security preparations intensify ahead of Muharram.
