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Power Minister Awais Leghari has ordered uninterrupted electricity supply during Sehr and Iftar throughout Ramadan. Power companies were told to set up monitoring control rooms, respond quickly to complaints and avoid unannounced outages during peak hours.
South Air has announced job openings as part of its expansion, advertising roles in sales and reservation/ticketing. The recruitment drive spans major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and others.
Millat Tractors reported a 20% drop in 1HFY26 profit, even as quarterly sales and margins improved on higher volumes. The company cited support from Punjab’s Green Tractor Scheme and announced a cash dividend alongside the results.
BOP says it delivered record results for 2025, with operating profit before provisions jumping sharply and deposits surpassing Rs2 trillion. The bank also announced dividends and highlighted continued investment in digital transformation and risk controls.
The PMD said there is a fair chance of sighting the Ramadan crescent on Feb 18, particularly in parts of KP including Peshawar. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar to make the official decision.
The Peshawar High Court ordered immediate reopening of highways and major roads in KP amid PTI-led blockades. The court cited public hardship and concerns raised over delayed medical care, and directed police to restore traffic without delay.
The government set the Zakat Nisab for Ramadan 2026 at Rs503,529, meaning accounts below the threshold will not face deduction at source. The likely deduction date is tied to the first day of Ramadan, expected around Feb 19–20 depending on moon sighting.
Police said an unarmed suspect attempted to attack Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza at his Jhelum academy after a lecture but was arrested on the spot. A case was registered, and the complainant alleged the attacker tried to strangle the scholar during a photo session.
ISPR said 12 terrorists were killed after an assault on a joint check post in Bajaur, while 11 security personnel were martyred. The attackers used an explosive-laden vehicle, causing civilian casualties and injuries nearby.
Punjab’s C&W Department says it is preparing to start work on three underpasses on Rawalpindi’s Peshawar Road, tied to the ongoing Kutchery Chowk remodeling project. Utility shifting is underway, and authorities say underpass construction is planned for mid-March to manage traffic while aiming for an April 30 completion target.
Punjab has approved a Widow Support Card to deliver direct cash assistance to widows across the province. The program includes PKR 100,000 per widow plus additional child-related support, and is expected to launch before Ramazan via the Zakat Department.
IPAK Group reported consolidated net profit of Rs. 1.47 billion for the first half of FY26, nearly tripling year-on-year. The company credited export growth, stronger sales, improved margins and lower finance costs driven by better cash-flow and working-capital management.
