Electricity Tariff Relief: Government Issues Notification for Reduced Power Rates Electricity Tariff Relief has officially come into effect after the federal government issued a notification reducing electricity rates for consumers across Pakistan. The move follows approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and is aimed at easing the financial burden on households and…
H-1B Visa Fee regulations introduced by the Trump administration faced a significant legal setback after a federal judge ruled that a controversial $100,000 charge on new H-1B visa applications was unlawful. The decision, issued by a federal court in Boston, could have major implications for US immigration policy, technology companies, international professionals, and employers that…
Oil Prices climbed by more than 2% in international trading after Israeli military strikes in Lebanon intensified concerns over stability in the Middle East, one of the world’s most important energy-producing regions. The increase reflected growing market anxiety that an expansion of regional tensions could disrupt energy supplies, shipping routes, or investor confidence at a…
By Imran Ali ISLAMABAD: Additionally, climate change is no more an abstract concern for Pakistan. It has already begun altering the nation’s weather patterns, economic growth, agricultural prospects and social status. Indeed, climate change is becoming evident in Pakistan through rising temperatures, irregular precipitation patterns, floods, droughts and melting glaciers. Pakistan is responsible for a…
Mehwish Arif The world generates over two billion tons of solid waste annually, and the majority ends up in landfills or the open environment. AI transforms this burden into a solvable systems challenge. Waste management has long been one of the most logistics-intensive, inefficient, and environmentally harmful urban services. Trucks run fixed routes…
Dubai (PNP)Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to strengthen its international presence with the launch of its new sales office in Central London. Located at 44 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BW, the new office marks another milestone in the company’s growing expansion across the United Kingdom. The opening follows…
Mehwish Arif Cities cover just three percent of Earth’s land surface, yet account for more than seventy percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. As the United Nations projects that two-thirds of humanity will live in urban areas by 2050, the environmental performance of our cities is no longer a municipal concern — it is…
The night sky offered a rare celestial spectacle on May 31, 2026, when skywatchers in Pakistan and many other countries witnessed the second full moon of the month. This unusual event is commonly known as a Blue Moon, a phenomenon that occurs only occasionally and has inspired myths, traditions, and scientific curiosity for centuries. Despite…
Eid ul Adha is widely known as a religious festival of sacrifice, devotion, and charity. However, beyond its spiritual significance lies a vast economic network that activates millions of livelihoods across Pakistan every year. The Livestock Economy of Eid ul Adha represents one of the country’s largest seasonal economic activities, generating billions of rupees in…
For decades, major negotiations involving Iran and the United States have traditionally been associated with capitals such as Geneva, Vienna, Muscat, or Doha. Yet recent developments suggest that Islamabad may now be positioning itself as a new diplomatic venue for one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical negotiations. Reports circulating in international and Iranian media…
