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Energy minister warns electricity tariff cannot be reduced until theft has been eliminated so paying consumers no longer have to carry burden of thieves

The incumbent interim government is unlikely to provide much, if any, relief to protesting electricity consumers amidst a persistent economic crisis

Caretakers engage with global lender on proposed relief measures aimed at defusing public anger over high electricity bills

Federal cabinet to review proposals for staggering payments, reducing taxes while ensuring commitments to IMF are not violated

Caretaker government undertakes emergency meeting on issue amidst nationwide protests over high taxes in utility bills

A surge in electricity prices threatens to spiral into demonstrations that will prove punishing for consumers and authorities alike

Government seeks tariff increase of Rs. 2.31/unit for six months rather than NEPRA’s request of Rs. 5.4/unit for three months to manage ‘price shock’

Education ministry announces CIE will allow students to retake exams in November without any additional fees

To tackle resurgent militancy in the northern areas, the state of Pakistan must reshape the public narrative regarding the Taliban

Pakistan marks ‘Quran Sanctity Day’ with demonstrations protesting last week’s desecration of the holy Quran in Sweden

Incitement follows attempt to arrest Maulana Abdul Aziz after he led prayers at Lal Masjid despite having been replaced as khateeb

In address via video-link, Imran Khan urges supporters to ‘peacefully’ protest if he is arrested

Rehman announces JI will observe a ‘black day’ and stage nationwide protests against ‘rigged’ polls today

Human rights organization calls for civilian supremacy to resolve ongoing political crisis, insists elections cannot be delayed beyond October 2023

Asoka Modi’s book offers a scathing critique of the rise of Hindutva-led violence in India following the 2014 election of Narendra Modi as prime minister

The PTI chief’s leadership has played its role in the exodus of leaders and workers from the party

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari commences three-day visit of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, saying he will express solidarity with people of disputed region

JUIF chief calls for action against individuals who destroyed public property, with PPP leader warning such actions will not be tolerated

Global body’s chief also calls on authorities to respect due process in proceedings brought against PTI chief

PTI supporters break into military buildings, vandalize monuments after party issues call to ‘shut down Pakistan’