KARACHI: Saudi Arabia continues to be one of the most favored international destinations for Pakistani travelers, experiencing a remarkable 100% year-on-year growth, according to travel mobile application Wego. This surge in demand aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to boost the Kingdom’s tourism industry through ambitious mega-projects. As the home of Islam’s two holiest cities, Makkah and…
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MNAs’ Salaries to Increase from January 1 After Nine Years
Islamabad: The National Assembly’s finance committee, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has approved an increase in Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) salaries, effective January 1, 2025. The decision, signed by the speaker after approval from the prime minister, marks the first salary hike in nine years. Under the revised structure, MNAs will now receive a monthly salary of…
Read MoreNepra Takes Suo Motu Notice of PPIB’s $300/MW Tariff Approval
Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken suo motu notice of the Private Power Infrastructure Board’s (PPIB) decision to impose charges of up to $300 per megawatt (MW) on electricity consumers for its project facilitation services in power generation, transmission, and distribution. Nepra has scheduled a public hearing on February 13, 2025, to assess the legality and…
Read MoreLPG Price Increased by Rs3.68 Per Kg, Effective February 1
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs3.68 per kilogram, effective February 1, 2025. According to an OGRA notification, the new LPG price is set at Rs253.97 per kg, bringing the cost of an 11.8 kg domestic cylinder to Rs2,997—an increase of Rs43.52 per cylinder (1.47%). The LPG price…
Read MoreCM Maryam Nawaz Launches Lahore’s First Electric Bus Service
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz formally inaugurated Lahore’s first electric bus service on Friday, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban transport. During the launch, Transport Minister Bilal Akbar briefed the CM on the pilot project, highlighting the modern features of the electric buses, including GPS tracking, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and an anti-slip floor for passenger safety. Each bus…
Read MorePetrol Sees Re1 Hike, High-Speed Diesel Jumps by Rs7 in Latest Price Revision
The government has slightly increased the price of petrol by Re1 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7 per litre for the next fortnight, according to a press release issued by the Finance Division on Friday. The revision follows an assessment by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) in response to fluctuations in the international oil market. With…
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