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Pakistan set to switch off lights for Earth Hour 2026

Pakistan set to switch off lights for Earth Hour 2026

Pakistan will observe Earth Hour 2026 on March 28 after directions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to switch off non-essential lights nationwide for one hour. The campaign aims to promote climate awareness, conservation and practical sustainability action.

General
Islamabad offers incentives to spur larger hotel projects

Islamabad offers incentives to spur larger hotel projects

Islamabad has introduced a relief package for hotel developers by easing FAR charges after cabinet approval. Officials say the move is designed to attract investment, promote vertical growth and expand hospitality infrastructure under strict compliance rules.

Business
Top huddle backs joint plan on security and economy

Top huddle backs joint plan on security and economy

Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has endorsed a joint strategy to deal with security and economic risks stemming from regional instability. The plan links inflation control, energy management and public preparedness under one coordinated response.

Politics
Pakistan locks in fuel supplies through April 25

Pakistan locks in fuel supplies through April 25

Pakistan says it has secured petroleum supplies until April 25 through refinery output and diversified imports. Officials say proactive cargo planning has helped prevent shortages despite regional shipping and energy risks.

Business
ECC clears Rs100bn for PM Austerity Fund in key fiscal move

ECC clears Rs100bn for PM Austerity Fund in key fiscal move

Pakistan's ECC has approved a Rs100 billion grant for the Prime Minister's Austerity Fund 2026. The meeting also focused on wheat procurement and broader fiscal discipline as the government looks to manage economic pressure and protect priority spending.

Business
Pakistani worker's Oman flood rescue video goes viral

Pakistani worker's Oman flood rescue video goes viral

A Pakistani expat in Oman became a social media sensation after rescuing two Indians from a flood-hit car. The dramatic act of bravery won praise across communities and revived memories of past flood tragedies.

General
Dar says Pakistan is relaying messages in US-Iran talks

Dar says Pakistan is relaying messages in US-Iran talks

Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is relaying messages in ongoing indirect US-Iran contacts and pushing diplomacy as the only path forward. The confirmation put Islamabad's mediator role at the center of Pakistan's top political conversation today.

Politics
PSL 11 begins as Qalandars bat first against Kingsmen

PSL 11 begins as Qalandars bat first against Kingsmen

Pakistan's marquee T20 league opened with Lahore Qalandars choosing to bat against debut side Hyderabad Kingsmen. The PSL 11 curtain-raiser quickly became one of the day's biggest sports trends nationwide.

Sports
Pakistan’s telecom operators switch on 300+ 5G sites

Pakistan’s telecom operators switch on 300+ 5G sites

More than 300 5G sites have gone live across Pakistan, marking an early but significant stage in the country’s commercial rollout. Officials say broader coverage and a more stable user experience will take time as equipment, software support, and deployment expand.

Technology
CDA says plot handovers in Islamabad’s E-12 may start soon

CDA says plot handovers in Islamabad’s E-12 may start soon

CDA says long-delayed plot handovers in Islamabad’s E-12 sector could start within two months as work nears completion in several sub-sectors. Encroachments and unresolved land disputes remain the main obstacle to full delivery.

General
OGDC busts crude theft network and illegal refinery in Sindh

OGDC busts crude theft network and illegal refinery in Sindh

OGDC says it has dismantled a major oil theft ring in Sindh after tracing illegal pipeline tapping to a hidden refinery. The company is calling for strong legal action, saying the case exposed a serious threat to Pakistan’s energy assets.

Business