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KARACHI, June 23, 2026: K-Electric (KE) adjusts its operations to support citizens during Ashura. It exempts select areas from loadshedding to ensure smooth religious observance and public convenience. Across Karachi, KE identifies 371 feeders as high priority. These areas host processions, majalis, and other gatherings. Moreover, 244 medium- and high-loss …

ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026: Experts on Tuesday urged the government to end the freeze on tobacco taxation. They also called for annual inflation-linked tax increases and a possible climate levy on the tobacco industry. They warned that delays are increasing pressure on Pakistan’s health system, economy, and environment. The Sustainable …

ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved the acquisition of BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions Trading FZCO. It cleared the deal after completing a Phase-I review under the Competition Act, 2010. Kemyion submitted the pre-merger application under Section 11 of the Act. …