Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to face higher bills in August after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of 75 paisa per unit for electricity consumed in June 2026. The adjustment is expected to place an additional burden of around Rs9.8 billion on consumers. Nepra had earlier...
Global oil prices fell sharply to a two-week low after growing optimism that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to a diplomatic agreement aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped more than 5% to below $100 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also recorded...
The government has announced more than two hours of daily loadshedding during peak hours as part of efforts to manage rising energy costs and avoid a significant increase in electricity tariffs. According to the power division, electricity supply will be suspended for approximately 2.25 hours between 5 pm and 1 am across the country. Officials...
The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict, even as global oil prices eased on expectations of renewed diplomatic talks. The blockade, which came into effect on Monday, targets vessels linked to Iranian ports while allowing transit for ships not associated with Iran....