The federal government has announced a major reduction in electricity tariffs for industrial consumers across Pakistan, providing long-awaited relief to businesses facing high energy costs. The revised rates will take effect from February 2026 following approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority and will apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, until December 2026….
Afghanistan has described its ongoing talks with Pakistan, hosted by China, as “useful,” reflecting cautious optimism in efforts to reduce cross-border tensions. The negotiations are taking place in Urumqi and were initiated following China’s invitation to both countries to engage in dialogue and de-escalate hostilities. The talks come after months of rising tensions along the…
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SAMARKAND, (Soon Times):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of SCO Council of Heads of State meeting here on Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The prime minister extended his gratitude to President Erdogan and to the people of Turkiye for their solidarity and generous support in…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adjusted treasury bill (T-bill) yields in its latest auction, cutting rates for short-term maturities while increasing the yield on 12-month papers. According to official data, the central bank reduced yields across one-, three-, and six-month tenors, reflecting a shift in short-term monetary expectations. However, the 12-month rate moved…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Textbook Board has formally requested the provincial government to allow it to develop and publish school textbooks independently, a move that could significantly reduce financial burdens and improve educational quality. According to officials, the board currently relies on private publishers for textbook development, resulting in an annual royalty payment of approximately…
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections 2026 by convening a crucial parliamentary board meeting to finalise party candidates. The high-level session was chaired by party president Nawaz Sharif and attended by top leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department’s Policy Board has directed all Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs) in the province to begin implementing the reforms outlined in the Medical Teaching Institutions Reforms Act (MTIRA) 2026. According to an official statement, the board has made it mandatory for MTIs to establish grievance redressal panels and introduce performance monitoring systems…
Pakistan Day is being celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of patriotism, marking one of the most significant milestones in the nation’s history. The day commemorates the historic Lahore Resolution passed on March 23, 1940, which laid the foundation for the creation of a separate homeland for Muslims of the…
Soon Times Correspondent Islamabad: The PAF contingent landed back at an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force after successful participation in Shaheen-X air exercise in China. The contingent included PAF’s J-10 C and JF-17 lead fighter aircraft, Combat Pilots, Air Defence Controllers, and technical ground crew, who remained actively engaged in the exercise. The…
