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Islamabad: (Lord Media) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations, assuring the protection of solar users’ rights. In a key meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, it was decided to maintain a balance between the rights of solar users and the burden on regular electricity consumers under NEPRA’s new rules.

The Energy Minister clarified which consumers the new solar policy will apply to. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the Power Division to file a review appeal in NEPRA to safeguard solar users’ agreements.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the burden of 466,000 solar beneficiaries should not fall on regular electricity consumers. The Power Division has been directed to prepare a plan for consumers using the national grid in this regard.

A new billing system for solar panel users has been implemented, which will bring significant changes.

Islamabad: (Lord Media) Defense Minister Khawaja Asif announced that the 28th constitutional amendment will be introduced in the next one to two months. He emphasized the need for family planning, strengthening local governments, and implementing a uniform curriculum.

Khawaja Asif stated that the health of the PTI founder is stable and that a meeting between the opposition leader and the Prime Minister would be a positive step. He added that a working relationship is being established between the federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which is in the national interest.

The Defense Minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to engage in talks with Afghanistan despite being in a state of conflict, noting that the UAE and Saudi Arabia are making efforts to facilitate negotiations.

He described relations with Iran as brotherly and expressed a commitment to continue discussions on a mutual strategy to eliminate terrorism.

Islamabad: (Lord Media) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Khadija-tul-Kubra Imam Bargah and met with the families of the victims of the recent terrorist attack. He expressed condolences to the affected families and prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks.

The Prime Minister announced financial assistance of 5 million rupees for the families of the deceased and 3 million rupees for the injured. Condemning the act of terrorism, he stated that terrorists have no religion and the entire nation is grieving over the incident.

Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for unity among the nation and noted that scholars from all sects have condemned the attack. He also pledged to remember the sacrifice of young Aun Abbas in golden words.

Quetta: (Lord Media) The Balochistan government has released a list of 39 most-wanted terrorists, including names like Mir Hyrbyair Marri and Mir Brahamdagh Bugti. Rewards ranging from 25 million to 500,000 rupees have been announced for information leading to their capture, with 1 million rupees each for Marri and Bugti. Informants’ identities will be kept completely confidential. Helpline numbers 1719 and 1213 have been provided for information. The list was released following terrorist attacks in Balochistan on January 31.

Islamabad: (Lord Media) In 2025, more than 38,000 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries, according to a report presented in the National Assembly. The majority, 27,692, were deported from Saudi Arabia.

The United Arab Emirates deported 6,794 Pakistanis, Oman 2,537, Bahrain 786, Qatar 644, and Kuwait 163.

A total of 780 Pakistanis were deported on allegations of begging, with 767 from Saudi Arabia, 10 from the UAE, two from Qatar, and one from Oman.

Additionally, 1,025 Pakistanis were deported due to drug-related charges, and 109 for theft. Illegal entry resulted in the deportation of 4,872 Pakistanis.

The report also noted that 1,933 were deported due to lost passports, and 1,639 were blacklisted.

Islamabad: (Lord Media) Former Army Chief General (Retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa was injured after a fall at his home and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where he is receiving treatment.

A team of doctors is conducting a thorough medical examination and necessary tests. His family reports that General (Retd) Bajwa’s condition is stable, but he remains under observation as a precaution.

Close associates are expressing well-wishes for his speedy recovery.

Peshawar: (Lord Media) Military and political leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have agreed on a joint strategy to combat terrorism during a meeting at the Corps Headquarters. The meeting was attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi, the National Security Advisor, and the Peshawar Corps Commander, along with other senior officials.

According to the meeting’s declaration, the military responsibilities in the Malakand Division will be handed over to provincial institutions. This decision will be implemented in phases in the affected districts of Khyber, Orakzai, and Kurram in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

A special sub-committee, led by the Chief Minister, will be established to oversee development projects and review military operations in these areas. The committee will hold monthly review meetings.

The meeting also decided to continue strict measures against illegal SIM cards, explosive materials, and extortion, while focusing on the phased profiling of non-custom paid vehicles.

Dera Ismail Khan: (Lord Media) During a police operation in the Wanda Budh area of Dera Ismail Khan, terrorists opened fire, resulting in the martyrdom of SHO Faheem Mumtaz and three other officers. According to police, the terrorists attacked while the officers were conducting a search operation in the area. In the intense exchange of fire, a DSP and three officers were injured and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital.

Following the incident, additional police and security forces arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area and intensifying the search operation. Authorities stated that the search for the attackers is ongoing and they will be brought to justice soon.

Paying tribute to the martyred officers, police officials reiterated their commitment to continue operations against terrorism.

Islamabad: (Lord Media) The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the Ministry of Energy’s request to impose fixed charges on electricity consumers. Under this decision, protected consumers using up to 100 units monthly will pay a fixed charge of 200 rupees, while those using up to 200 units will pay 300 rupees.

Similarly, for non-protected consumers, various categories have been set. Those using up to 100 units will be charged 275 rupees, up to 200 units 300 rupees, and up to 300 units 350 rupees.

Consumers using between 301 and 400 units will pay 400 rupees, while those using between 401 and 500 units will pay 500 rupees. Consumers using more than 500 units monthly will incur a fixed charge of 675 rupees.

NEPRA states that this measure is aimed at meeting the financial needs of the power sector and improving the system. Following this decision, fixed charges will be included in consumers’ monthly bills.

Washington: (Lord Media) The US President claimed that during the India-Pakistan tensions, 10 planes were downed, and he averted a nuclear war by threatening tariffs. He stated that without the tariff threat, a nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India would have erupted.

Speaking to the media, he mentioned that the Prime Minister of Pakistan acknowledged that by stopping the war, the US President saved ten million lives. Pakistan and India were engaged in intense actions against each other. The US President claimed to have halted eight wars, six of which ended due to tariff threats.

The US President also mentioned that if negotiations with Iran fail, military action will ensue. The second round of Iran-US talks is expected next week. Iran is engaging in talks seriously this time, having realized the strength of US military power.

He further stated that after attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran is willing to make a deal. In the past, Iran did not take negotiations seriously, but this time the talks are of a completely different nature.

The US President opposed Israeli occupation of the West Bank and stated that if negotiations with Iran fail, military action in the Middle East will occur. Without an agreement, the US will have to take tough measures.