May, 2026

• 16 May

  Green energy companies want lower taxes.

  

  Pakistan bought 26,000 MW of solar panels from other countries between 2022 and 2024. BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026 KARACHI: People involved in renewable energy are asking the Engineering Development Board to lower taxes on lithium battery cells. This would help local companies make them and encourage the use of green …

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• 16 May

  Mariyam Nafees says it’s important to have personal limits in extended family living.

  

  An actor says that controlling behavior from older family members causes problems for their daughters-in-law. BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026 KARACHI: Actress Mariyam Nafees talked about the stress that women face in joint families. She believes married couples should have their own space and freedom to live their lives without older …

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• 16 May

  Talal says rumours about Imran’s health are false.

  

  He also said that the PTI leader received several eye treatments at PIMS hospital in Islamabad. BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry has firmly denied what he calls ‘false and unfounded rumors’ about the health of the PTI founder. He stated that the claims …

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• 16 May

  NEPRA approves importing more electricity from Iran.

  

  Pakistan needs to pay 9.2 US cents per unit BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Due to the conflict between Iran and the US, NEPRA has approved importing more electricity from Iran to meet the needs of Balochistan. Pakistan will pay Iran 9.2 US cents for each unit of electricity (kWh) …

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• 16 May

  The government has reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by 5 rupees.

  

  The price of petrol will be Rs409.78 per litre, and diesel will cost Rs409.58 per litre. BY Mahnoor | 16-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: The government lowered petrol and diesel prices by Rs5 per litre each for the coming week, the Petroleum Division announced Friday. With the new prices, high-speed diesel will cost …

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• 15 May

  India increases fuel prices after holding steady since the start of the Iran war.

  

  In Delhi, diesel costs 90.67 rupees per liter, and petrol costs 97.77 rupees. BY Mahnoor | 15-05-2026 Indian government-owned gas stations increased petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 rupees ($0.03) per liter, which is over 3%. Dealers say this is to make up …

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• 15 May

  Oil prices went up after Trump said he’s getting impatient with Iran.

  

  Brent crude oil price went up by $1.32, which is a 1.25% increase, reaching $107.04 per barrel. BY Mahnoor | 15-05-2026 Oil prices went up by over 1% after President Trump said he’s losing patience with Iran. Worries about ship attacks and seizures continue, even though Iran says about 30 …

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• 15 May

  Military fuel prices for kerosene and jet fuel will not increase.

  

  Oil companies agree to take an 8 billion rupee hit to help the Air Force and flights for Hajj. BY Mahnnor | 15-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Because Pakistan is facing financial problems due to the US-Iran war, oil companies have agreed to keep the prices of kerosene and jet fuel steady for …

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• 15 May

  Imran’s isolation in jail is questioned.

  

  The petition claims jail staff have isolated him for about 22 hours daily for the past 6 months. BY Mahnoor | 15-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, the sister of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, went to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday. She is challenging his ‘unlawful …

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• 15 May

  PPP criticizes the government’s 28th attempt to revise its plan.

  

  Bilawal Says Big Laws Can’t Pass Without PPP Support PPP chairman says government did not consult the party on the reported 28th constitutional amendment and warns budget approval also depends on PPP backing. BY MAHNOOR | 15-05-2026 📍 ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s reported plans for a 28th constitutional amendment faced …

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