Pakistan’s solar industry is facing uncertainty following recent amendments to the net metering policy, with solar panel prices seeing a decline. As a result of these changes, consumers now find solar energy options more affordable, with prices dropping by Rs35,000 to Rs175,000. A 5 kW solar system now costs between Rs500,000 and Rs550,000, while larger…
Pakistan strongly condemned Israel’s recent deadly airstrikes on Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 400 innocent Palestinians, mostly women and children. The airstrikes have shattered weeks of relative calm following stalled ceasefire talks. Foreign Office (FO) condemned the airstrike, describing it as a “horrific act of aggression” during the holy month of Ramadan. The…
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with zonal committees, will meet on Sunday evening, March 30, 2025 (Ramazan 29, 1446 A.H.), to sight the Shawwal moon, which will determine the end of Ramadan and the date for Eidul Fitr celebrations in Pakistan. The main meeting will be held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith…
President Donald Trump on Monday declared he will hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks by Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels, who have targeted multiple US and other foreign ships in the Red Sea. “Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the…
Pakistani YouTuber Saad Ur Rehman, known as Ducky bhai, and his wife Aroob Jatoi have been detained for displaying a firearm online. The The Model Town Organized Crime Unit arrested the couple after Aroob allegedly showcased the weapon on her Instagram account, which led to legal action. It is illegal to display firearms on social…
Karachi residents were treated to a spectacular celestial display as meteor showers streaked across the night sky, creating dazzling trails of light. The meteors, known for their dramatic glow, were visible in various parts of the city, leaving a trail resembling broken stars, Express News reported. Meteors were spotted in different parts of Karachi, including…
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Pak Suzuki Suspends Wagon R Bookings, Pakistan’s Auto Industry Sees 50% Rise in Sales, and Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for Automakers The automotive industry is currently undergoing significant shifts, with major developments occurring in Pakistan and the United States. Notably, Pak Suzuki has permanently suspended bookings for its popular Wagon R model, while Pakistan’s…
TURIN: Pakistan’s special athletes made a historic splash at the Special Olympics World Winter Games clinching two gold medals in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing events. Muneeb Ur Rehman led the charge, winning Pakistan’s first gold medal in the men’s 50-meter cross-country skiing event. Moazzam Iqbal followed suit, securing another gold medal in the 800m snowshoeing…
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