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Описание: In a major policy shift, Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has formally abolished the decade‑old net metering regime for rooftop solar and other small power producers, replacing it with a new net billing system under the Prosumer Regulations, 2026. Under the old system, consumers could feed surplus solar power back to the grid and receive a one‑to‑one credit. The new framework instead pays producers a national average purchase price — far below standard retail tariffs — and bills consumers separately for electricity drawn from the grid at higher consumer rates.

Government and energy officials argue this reform is needed to protect utility revenues and grid stability. Critics warn it could slow rooftop solar adoption and extend payback periods on installations, particularly for households and small businesses. The standard contract term has also been cut from seven to five years, and utilities will enforce strict load and export limits via smart meters.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to appeal to NEPRA to protect the rights of existing solar users and prevent undue financial burdens on the broader consumer base. Officials say most current prosumers will retain their existing net metering benefits until their contracts expire, but new applicants will only be offered the less‑favourable net billing terms.

This regulatory overhaul has sparked debate across political, economic and environmental circles, raising questions about Pakistan’s long‑term energy transition goals, renewable incentives and fairness for solar adopters.

Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election is underway on 12 February 2026, marking the country’s first major vote since the dramatic uprising and ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Over 127 million eligible voters are casting ballots for 300 seats in the Jatiya Sangsad, alongside a nationwide referendum on constitutional reforms aimed at enhancing democratic governance.

The results of this poll — one of the most consequential in decades — will help shape South Asia’s political trajectory and have implications for regional alliances, foreign investment, and democratic reform.

🌍 Iran–US Tensions: Escalation, Diplomacy & Global Impact

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high and are having ripple effects across global geopolitics and energy markets. Recent developments include:

U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations resumed indirectly in Muscat, Oman, with both sides calling the talks a positive start, yet major disagreements persist, especially on nuclear activity scope and missile programs.

Former President Donald Trump warned Iran of “something very tough” if it fails to meet U.S. demands, underscoring the threat of increased military pressure absent diplomatic concessions.

Markets are reacting: oil prices rose as traders priced in geopolitical risk linked to the tensions.

Other recent incidents — including past seizures of foreign tankers by Iran and renewed U.S. guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz — underscore ongoing strategic friction in the Middle East.

The wider context includes internal unrest in Iran amid anniversary commemorations of the 1979 revolution and domestic criticism over crackdowns on protests. Both domestic pressures and the stalemate in diplomacy contribute to uncertainty in Tehran’s foreign policy calculus.

For the international community, these tensions pose enduring challenges for nuclear non‑proliferation, energy security, and alliance politics.


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