Recent protests by farmers in Pakistan have brought attention to the agricultural crisis, impacting the country’s economy and workforce. Triggered by policy changes and market conditions, the unrest stems from issues such as slashed procurement targets and low market prices for wheat. Government responses and accusations of corruption further complicate the situation. The crisis has…
In good news for households across Pakistan, the prices of ghee and cooking oil have significantly dropped over the past month. Consumers can now buy Brand A and Brand B cooking oil and ghee at much lower prices, according to the dealers association. Brand A cooking oil is now Rs 75 cheaper per liter, selling…
Battery prices in Pakistan have gone up because many people need them during the hot summer. People often need new batteries for their UPS or inverter systems. Some cities in Pakistan have more power cuts because many people use a lot of electricity. Different kinds of batteries are available, like lead-acid, lithium-ion, and nickel-cadmium. Lead-acid…
In the heart of the majestic Himalayas, where the mighty rivers Neelum and Jhelum cascade down the rugged terrain of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, lies a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess – the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. This monumental endeavor stands as a beacon of sustainable energy generation, harnessing the raw power of nature to illuminate…
In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and Power Division to change the rates for buying back electricity. This is because more and more people are using solar energy. They had a meeting recently, where they talked about how many people are starting to use solar energy…
The government of Pakistan has decided to decrease the price of petrol by Rs15.39 for May 2024, bringing the new rate to Rs273.10 per liter. This reduction in petrol and diesel prices follows the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to a notification from the Finance Ministry, the price of petrol…
The federal government is planning to lower petrol prices in Pakistan starting from May 16, thanks to the decline in global oil prices. International oil prices dropped by $6.32 per barrel, reaching $99.93, and diesel prices also went down recently. According to reports, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has recommended reducing petroleum prices…
Suzuki has become a significant player in Pakistan’s motorcycle market, thanks to its robust GS 150 model. The Suzuki GS 150 sports a timeless design, with eye-catching graphics adorning its fuel tank. It also boasts a retro-style analogue speedometer and tachometer. This 150cc bike runs on a 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled, and OHC engine. It comes…
In Pakistan, about 113,000 homes have solar panels on their roofs, making them ‘distributed generators’. This is only 0.3% of all households. Most of these homes are in the top two electricity usage brackets. Recently, there’s been talk about changing the price for net metering, where the power company swaps the solar power for electricity….
In Pakistan, the prices of essential items have gone down according to the latest report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending on May 9, 2024, has dropped by 1.39 percent. This decrease is mainly due to lower prices of onions, chicken, wheat flour, LPG, bananas,…