News stories for Khalid Hasnain

Govt urged to raise Thar coal use amid volatile energy markets

LAHORE: With global energy markets and supply chains reeling from heightened volatility amid the US-Iran conflict,... Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Private sector eyeing Pakistan Railways freight business after passenger trains

While the passenger services remain the public face of the PR, freight is its true commercial backbone. Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:41am

Iran-US war fallout: Panic buying of petrol starts in Lahore

LCCI concerned at economic implications for Pakistan; fuel stations accused of artificial shortage in Bahawalpur. Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:11am

Survey finds Sahulat Bazaars missing in major areas of Lahore

At present, Punjab has 49 permanent Sahulat Bazaars operating throughout the year, 15 Sahulat-on-the-Go units, and 11 temporary Ramazan Bazaars. Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:18am

Report finds water, sewerage services failing basic HR standards in Lahore

HRCP-EU study says officials don’t view provision of services from human rights perspective; highlights dependence on bottled water; Wasa claims water quality, flood control improving. Updated 03 Mar, 2026 09:09am

LDA wants uniform commercialisation on Pine Avenue

The proposal will net the authority Rs134 billion in commercialisation fee in the next five years Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Cut in policy rate can lead to higher economic growth: research

Experts say monetary easing may keep inflation in check in future Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:41am

NGC challenges Nepra over transmission sector evaluation

Defends grid integrity, rebuffs overloading claims Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:04am

Two female deer die in attack by a male at Lawrence Garden

LAHORE: In a rare incident occurring at the deer enclave in Bagh-i-Jinnah (Lawrence Garden), two female deer died... Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:04am

Steam-powered pumping station to be restored

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) have joined hands to... Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:42am

OICCI seeks to break ‘tax paradox’

In a special report, chamber describes Pakistan’s tax system as one characterised by a narrow tax base and high tax rates. Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:25am

Prices of essentials continue to rise in Ramazan

Vegetables, fruits being sold in open market at more than double rates of Ramazan bazaars Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:03am

Lesco reduced line losses by 2.4pc in 1.5 years

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) on Thursday issued its performance outlook report for the period... Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am

SSGC assures ‘uninterrupted’ gas supply in Karachi during Sehr, Iftar

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited proposes gas supply from 3am to 10.30pm daily, awaits approval from Petroleum Division. Published 17 Feb, 2026 02:40pm