Pakistan is advancing a major 105-kilometre railway project to connect the country’s vast Thar coal reserves with the national rail network. The new rail link is expected to improve the transportation of locally produced coal to power plants and industrial centres. By replacing costlier road transport with rail freight, the project could reduce logistics expenses, strengthen domestic coal supply chains and improve Pakistan’s energy security. The initiative is also expected to support greater utilisation of indigenous energy resources and reduce reliance on imported fuels.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority has launched its dedicated mobile application, KPRA Sahulat, on the Google Play Store. The free Android app provides citizens, taxpayers and businesses with digital access to essential sales tax services. Users can verify invoices through QR codes, report suspicious receipts, calculate sales tax and access Schedule-II rates offline. The app also features a live tax calendar, business verification through NTN, complaint tracking, official notifications and taxpayer guides, supporting greater transparency and easier tax compliance across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Bread prices in Pakistan have risen by 8% to 9% for the second time this year as manufacturers face higher electricity, gas, raw material and transportation costs. Large, medium and small plain bread now cost Rs270, Rs200 and Rs140, respectively. Bran bread has increased to Rs200, while four burger buns now cost Rs140. Small and large rusk packets have risen to Rs100 and Rs180. The school bun price remains unchanged at Rs25.