Khaleeq Kiani

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Gas utilities seek 21-121pc tariff hike

Business May 5, 2026

• Hearings set for May 12-13 in Lahore and Karachi• Consultant proposes a nominal cut in UFG allowance ISLAMABAD: An independent consultant, hired by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), has p...

Ministries told to surrender unspent funds

News May 4, 2026

• Move aimed at finalising revised estimates for FY2025-26 and preparing upcoming fiscal year’s budget• Deadline advanced to May 10 on directions of Public Accounts Committee ISLAMABAD: The Mini...

ADB announces $70bn initiative to boost cross-border electricity trade, increase broadband access in Asia-Pacific

News May 3, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday a $70 billion initiative on Sunday to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the ​Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to stre...

ADB announces $70bn initiative to boost cross-border electricity in trade, increase broadband access in Asia Pacific

News May 3, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday a $70 billion initiative on Sunday to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the ​Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to stre...

Power minister declares end to month-long loadshedding following arrival of LNG shipment

News May 1, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Friday declared the end of a month-long loadshedding period after a shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) arrived in Pakistan a day earlier. The power mini...

Power minister declares end of month-long loadshedding following arrival of LNG shipment

News May 1, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Friday declared the end of a month-long loadshedding period after a shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) arrived in Pakistan a day earlier. The power mini...

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs6, diesel by Rs19

News April 30, 2026

The government raised on Thursday the price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs399.86 per litre and H...

Finance ministry flags risk to Pakistan's external sector amid global uncertainty

Health April 30, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Despite a healthy primary balance of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at home, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday warned that Pakistan’s external sector may be facing risks o...

Emirati telecom giant ‘mulling exit’

Business April 30, 2026

• Insiders say move is part of wider internal review, not country-specific, as evidenced by UAE’s decision to quit Opec bloc• PTCL says it is not aware of any change in shareholders’ plan ISLA...

Minister calls for national consensus on ensuring water security

Health April 29, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday called for national consensus to shift gears from water crisis management at present to ensuring water security in view of emerging challenges, particula...