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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Electricity consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) may face an increase of Rs1.7267 per unit under the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for August 2026. The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) has submitted its FCA request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), seeking approval for the proposed adjustment. NEPRA has scheduled a

KARACHI (Kashmir English): Chery Master Pakistan has officially launched the Chery Q at a limited introductory price of Rs5,554,000 during the Pakistan Auto Show 2026. As part of the limited-time launch offer, customers purchasing the Chery Q will also receive a complimentary 7kW home charger worth Rs100,000. Chery expands electric vehicle lineup The launch marks

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved abolishing the condition of 5 liters of petrol on one token for citizens to avail of the Prime Minister’s Special Fuel Relief Scheme. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said that the relief scheme has been expanded to provide concessions to more motorcycle, rickshaw and Chingchi

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has reduced the profit rates for key National Savings schemes, specifically Defense Savings Certificates and Behbood Savings Certificates, and has issued new rates effective September 2026. According to the details, the Government of Pakistan has announced a reduction in profit rates for the popular National Savings schemes: Defense Savings

KARACHI (Kashmir English): Pakistani electric two-wheeler brand OKLA has unveiled an expanded lineup of nine electric bikes and scooters at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2026. The new models are priced between Rs199,000 and Rs699,000 and cover different segments of Pakistan’s growing electric two-wheeler market. The OKLA ORA, priced at Rs199,000, is the most affordable model in the

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has introduced an initiative allowing citizens to earn thousands of rupees by engaging in eco-friendly activities such as turning in plastic bottles, using electric bikes or scooters, reporting polluting vehicles, planting trees, cycling, and more. Improving the environment has become crucial due to pollution and the devastating effects of