Pakistan Oil Tanker Crosses Tense Hormuz Waters as Energy Supply Lifeline Holds
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan bound oil tanker carrying crude has successfully navigated the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz and is now sailing toward the country, offering a crucial boost to Pakistan’s energy supply chain amid escalating regional tensions. According to ship tracking data cited by Bloomberg, the Pakistan flagged Aframax tanker Karachi cleared the […]
Cnergyico Moves to Pipeline Based Diesel Transport in Major Energy Logistics Shift
KARACHI: Cnergyico Pk Limited has taken a strategic step to modernise Pakistan’s energy supply chain by approving a long term pipeline transportation arrangement with Asia Petroleum Limited. The agreement, disclosed to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, signals a major transition from road based fuel movement to integrated pipeline infrastructure. The Head of Terms Agreement allows Cnergyico […]
Pakistan Power Generation Hits Record 9140 GWh in January 2026 on Industrial Demand Surge
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power generation climbed to a record 9140 gigawatt hours in January 2026, marking the highest monthly electricity output in the country’s history, according to a report by Topline Securities. The brokerage attributed the surge to lower electricity tariffs, higher industrial consumption, and a shift of captive power users to the national grid. Analysts […]
IG MOTORWAY POLICE SULTAN AHMED CHAUDHRY CONDUCTS SURPRISE VISIT TO MOTORWAY M-1 AND GT ROAD
Inspector General of National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP), Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry, paid a surprise visit to Motorway M-1 and (GT Road) to review field operations, traffic management, and the facilities being provided to road users. The IG NHMP inspected various duty points during the visit and assessed the performance of officers and personnel deployed […]
Digital Property Transfer and Online Building Plan Approval System to Launch in Rawalpindi
The Rawalpindi Development Authority is set to introduce a comprehensive digital property transfer and online building plan approval system, marking a major step toward modernising urban governance in the city. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in real estate and construction related processes. According to RDA officials, complete data for issuing QR […]
Strict NOC Rule Enforced for Road Digging in Rawalpindi to Protect Infrastructure
RAWALPINDI: Authorities have made it mandatory for all utility services and organisations to obtain a formal no objection certificate before digging roads for development or uplift work in Rawalpindi. The decision aims to protect road infrastructure, ensure timely restoration and minimise inconvenience to the public. The directive was issued by Divisional Commissioner Rawalpindi Amir Khattak […]
CJP Yahya Afridi and Justice Naeem Afghan to Get New Kitchen Appliances, ACs on Public Expense
ISLAMABAD: At a time when the country continues to grapple with a persistent resource crunch, state institutions appear to be pressing ahead with avoidable expenditures, as the Capital Development Authority has floated tenders worth around Rs5 million for the procurement of kitchen appliances and installation of air conditioners at residences allotted to two Supreme Court […]
Senate Panel Seeks Swift Action in Rs135 Billion Hazardous Fuel Scandal and Quality Control Failures
The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has been informed that investigations into the Rs135 billion hazardous petroleum products scandal in Quetta have been completed and criminal proceedings have been initiated against those responsible. Briefing the committee at Parliament House, the secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology said disciplinary action had been […]
Pool bidding alleged in NHA Balochistan Zone contracts worth Rs613 million
ISLAMABAD: Another alleged case of pool bidding has surfaced at the National Highway Authority’s (NHA) Balochistan Zone, where five maintenance contracts collectively valued at Rs613 million were awarded under controversial circumstances, raising serious questions about transparency and oversight. According to the final evaluation reports of the five contracts in NHA’s western region, Balochistan Zone (Gwadar), […]
Big relief announced for public in Diesel Price
The federal government has revised fuel prices for the fortnight starting December 16 on the recommendation of OGRA. High speed diesel has been reduced by Rs14 per litre bringing the new price to Rs265.65. Petrol prices have been kept unchanged at Rs263.45 per litre. The adjustment follows the government’s regular review based on international oil […]