Pakistan

NEPRA notifies Rs0.28 per unit cut via fuel adjustment and Rs1.55 per unit cut under quarterly tariff adjustment. Listen to article  The government has announced a reduction in electricity prices through fuel and quarterly tariff adjustments, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) issuing a formal notification on the revised rates, Express News reported on Friday. According […]

DATE . May/8/2025

Previously reserved for the PM and executives, luxury saloons will now be available for booking by the general public. Listen to article  Pakistan Railways has announced that its luxury saloon coaches, previously reserved for senior government officials, will now be available for booking by the general public. According to Express News, the decision was taken on the directive

Punjab’s launch of Air Punjab and a bullet train reflects development focused on central Punjab, sparking backlash from smaller provinces over ignored demands, resource inequity, and deepening power imbalances      On April 26, 2025, Punjab’s Information Minister in a press conference announced the launch of Air Punjab and a bullet train from Lahore to Rawalpindi.

Experts cite outdated infrastructure, $15 billion cost, and unsuitable terrain as key challenges The Punjab government’s ambitious plan to launch a high-speed bullet train between Lahore and Rawalpindi is facing significant skepticism from experts and railway officials, who argue that Pakistan’s outdated infrastructure, financial constraints, and difficult terrain make the project unfeasible in the near

Islamabad is moving forward with a feasibility study for a new electric tram system across four major routes, aiming for greener, more efficient public transport. In a significant push for modern, sustainable urban transport, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced plans to introduce electric trams across Islamabad. The initiative aligns with government efforts to modernize infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions.  Project

DATE . May/2/2025

DATE . Apr/30/2025