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Higher Education Commission mandates compulsory AI course for all undergraduates and graduates, introduces draft policy on generative AI usage.

Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a new AI requirement for every undergraduate and postgraduate degree. The commission also released a draft policy that bans students from submitting AI‑generated work as their own and requires disclosure of the tools used. The rules are deemed unenforceable by educators, leading to questions about the policy’s practicality.

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Pakistan revamps oil storage rules, allowing international suppliers to use pipeline network and re‑export fuel.

Pakistan’s petroleum ministry has unveiled revised guidelines that give foreign oil suppliers, through consignees, access to the national pipeline network for bonded storage and simplified re‑export of petroleum products.

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State Bank warns that Middle East conflict could push global energy prices higher, affecting Pakistan’s economic outlook.

The State Bank of Pakistan’s biannual Monetary Policy Report released on Monday highlights how recent Middle East tensions may increase global energy and commodity prices, posing risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability.

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Cabinet approves National Housing Policy 2026, mandates vertical construction and energy‑efficient codes, and endorses Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026.

Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the National Housing Policy 2026 and an action plan. The policy requires all housing projects to follow zoning laws, use vertical construction and include energy‑efficient codes. Members were informed of a working group that drafted the policy after consulting ministries, provincial governments, and international experts. The cabinet also reviewed progress on the Apna Ghar home‑ownership scheme, noting Rs220 billion in approved bank loans and more than Rs32 bi

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Prime Minister directs Federal Board of Revenue to strengthen enforcement against smuggling, tax evasion, and illegal businesses across the country.

Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Federal Board of Revenue to continue strict enforcement measures and accelerate reform implementation, while welcoming growing business confidence.

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Uncertainty in Pakistan’s auto policy threatens electric vehicle momentum as government reviews framework for the next era.

Pakistan’s automotive sector is regaining confidence through electric vehicle adoption, but industry voices warn that inconsistent policy could stall progress. Stakeholders call for a clear framework that aligns with the upcoming NEV Policy 2025‑30 to protect consumer decisions and future investments.

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Scientists urge Pakistani policymakers to join global dialogue on environmental drivers of drug-resistant infections.

At a recent conference, scientists highlighted that Pakistan’s absence at meetings linking environmental damage and antimicrobial resistance raises concerns about the integration of science into policy.

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US remains engaged in Asia, calls for partners’ increased defense contributions to maintain favorable balance.

A senior Pentagon official said the United States is not leaving Asia and is urging allies to share more of the security burden.

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Iran appoints Mohsen Rezaei as new head of Supreme National Security Council amid US war.

Iran has named former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, a key body that coordinates the country’s security and foreign policy amid the ongoing conflict with the United States.

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Pakistan stalls auto policy overhaul as stakeholders lobby for ICE protection, hybrid incentives and electric vehicle localization.

The new automotive policy, which should have replaced the previous one before its June 30 expiration, sees competing interests: legacy assemblers seek protection for internal combustion engines, while hybrid and EV manufacturers push for continued subsidies and stronger localisation mandates.

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Fiscal independence requires broad tax base, efficient spending and sustainable growth – a view from a tax expert.

Pakistan’s growing tax revenue shows progress, but structural fiscal gaps remain. A tax professional highlights the need for a wider tax base, disciplined spending and economic growth to achieve fiscal independence.

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Cotton crop satisfactory, rice cultivation exceeds target in Punjab, officials report irrigation and fertiliser focus continues.

Punjab officials say the cotton crop is satisfactory and rice cultivation already surpassed the 2026 target of five million acres, covering over six million acres.

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Pakistan goods transporters strike halts 400,000 vehicles, threatens industry and supply chains in the country.

Goods carriers have parked in Karachi’s Mauripur port, stopping more than 400,000 vehicles and disrupting cargo flow to and from the city’s terminals. The nationwide strike, driven by a new daily fuel price policy and high withholding tax, threatens to halt industry production and jeopardise export commitments. Transporters demand a return to a monthly fuel price system and reduced tax.

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