Category: Leading
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PSX closes with downward trend on last day of trading
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) market ended lower on the final trading day of the week, on Friday, 7 August 2026, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing 346 points to close at 181,430. The decline pushed the index below the 181,500 mark, reversing gains from the previous session when it had closed at 181,776. During…
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Edhi Home Sohrab Goth robbed, Rs6.5 million lootedv
KARACHI, August 7, 2026: Armed robbers looted Rs 6.5 million from employees of Edhi Home in Sohrab Goth. According to reports, the Edhi Home management said today was payday and the money had been withdrawn from the bank for distribution among staff. Four armed robbers followed them to the center and fled with the cash.…
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Sukkur: State Life Insurance Employees Protest Alleged Corruption and Injustices, Demand Transparent Inquiry
Sukkur (Bureau Report): Field workers and employees of the State Life Insurance Corporation belonging to Sukkur Zone and Ghotki district staged a protest outside the Sukkur Press Club against their Sector Head Ghotki, Ali Hassan Bhutto, over allegations of corruption, misuse of authority, mistreatment of employees, and alleged financial irregularities involving policyholders. The protesters carried…
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NEPRA Removes Approval Requirement for Solar Users Up to 25 kW
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has abolished the requirement for solar consumers with systems up to 25 kilowatts (kW) to obtain approval directly from the regulator. According to a notification issued by NEPRA, amendments have been made to the Solar Regulations 2026, under which electricity distribution companies have now been authorized to provide…
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District Coordination Committee Reviews Progress of Mamtā Program in Naushahro Feroze
NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: A meeting of the District Coordination Committee, established under the Sindh Social Protection Authority to improve the implementation of the Mamtā Program, was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Naushahro Feroze Muhammad Arsalan Saleem. The meeting was attended by District Social Protection Coordinator Madam Kulsoom Joyo, District Manager PPHI Hidayatullah Memon, Additional…
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NEPRA Removes Approval Requirement for Solar Consumers Up to 25kW
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has amended the Solar Regulations 2026, allowing electricity distribution companies to directly approve solar connections up to 25 kilowatts (kW). According to a notification issued by NEPRA, consumers installing solar systems with a capacity of up to 25kW will no longer require separate approval from the regulatory…
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New Karachi Town Reviews Arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ Celebrations
KARACHI: A special meeting was held under the chairmanship of New Karachi Town Chairman Muhammad Yousuf to review arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ celebrations. The meeting focused on the final review of municipal facilities and preparations to ensure smooth arrangements during the religious occasion. It was attended by Municipal Commissioner New Karachi Town Abdul Jabbar…
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Sindh Government Library Mirpurkhas Observes Kashmir Exploitation Day
MIRPURKHAS (Report: Khudabakhsh Chohan): The Sindh Government Library Mirpurkhas observed Kashmir Exploitation Day with national spirit and enthusiasm to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. A large number of students, teachers, civil society representatives, and library readers participated in the event, which was organized under the supervision of Shabbir Ahmed Laghari, Director Sindh Government…
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Knowledge, Research and Innovation Essential for Pakistan’s Future Development: Vice Chancellor
TANDO JAM (Mahboob Hussain Buzdar): The Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam commenced its Independence Day 2026 celebrations with a flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by an inaugural seminar titled “From Markah-e-Haq to the Construction of Pakistan: Role of Agricultural Universities in National Development.” The seminar was held at the university’s Senate Hall and was chaired by Vice…
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DIG South Zone Karachi Reviews Security Arrangements for Rabi-ul-Awwal Events
KARACHI: A key meeting regarding security arrangements for Rabi-ul-Awwal was held under the chairmanship of DIG South Zone Asad Raza in Karachi. The meeting was attended by senior police and Rangers officials, religious scholars, organizers of processions and Milad gatherings, as well as representatives of relevant departments. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on…
