Islamabad court convicts Bahria Town executive Khalil ur Rehman in a Rs 1.6bn money laundering case, imposing a 10-year sentence and Rs25m fine in a major FIA prosecution Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court sentenced Bahria Town executive Khalil ur Rehman to 10 years imprisonment in a major money laundering …
Read More »ECC approves TSGs, education aid, disaster Funding
ECC approved key grants and power sector reforms. The moves aim to support energy, education, and disaster response programs BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved multiple Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) and a power sector reform package during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The …
Read More »Weekly inflation rises 0.37% in latest PBS data
Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator rose 0.37% in the week ending March 5, reflecting higher food and fuel costs Weekly inflation measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased by 0.37% for the week ended March 5, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The SPI is calculated every week …
Read More »FIA probes Hum Network, Z2C in hawala case
The FIA is investigating alleged hawala transfers linked to Z2C Limited and media group Hum Network Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an expanding investigation into alleged money laundering involving digital marketing firm Z2C Limited, media group Hum Network Limited, and payments linked to international cricket broadcasting …
Read More »IMF Pakistan review talks move online amid alert
IMF cuts short Pakistan visit over security concerns and shifts $1.2bn tranche talks to virtual mode from Turkiye. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund ended its Pakistan visit early and shifted talks on a $1.2bn loan tranche to virtual meetings from Turkiye, citing security concerns. The IMF mission met …
Read More »FBR faces Rs 450bn shortfall in 8 months
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: FBR collected Rs 8.1tr in July-February, missing the revised target by Rs 450bn and raising the likelihood of another downward revision after IMF talks. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has recorded a Rs 450bn revenue shortfall during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, intensifying pressure …
Read More »ECC raises housing loan cap, clears rail grant
Economic Coordination Committee boosts “Mera Ghar” scheme loan ceiling and approves Thar rail grant. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana” mortgage scheme loan limit to Rs10 million, introducing a uniform 5% end-user rate to expand …
Read More »SPI falls 0.54% in week to Feb 26
Pakistan’s weekly inflation eased 0.54% for the week ended February 26, driven by sharp declines in vegetable and poultry prices, official data showed. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Friday the Sensitive Price Indicator declined 0.54% week-on-week for the period ended February 26, 2026, reflecting lower …
Read More »FBR Offices to Open Feb 28 for Tax Collection
Federal Board of Revenue will keep all major field offices open on Saturday, February 28, to facilitate taxpayers and ensure timely collection of duties and taxes. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue said on Friday it will keep all Large Taxpayer Offices, Medium Taxpayer Offices, Corporate Tax Offices …
Read More »ECC okays wheat sale at revised prices
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee approved sale of 500,000 metric tons of wheat at revised reserve prices and cleared Rs536m grant for former Pak-PWD projects. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of wheat stock held by the Pakistan …
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