Food

BeNewz Report SAHIWAL: A major tax evasion case has surfaced in Sahiwal after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) uncovered significant discrepancies in reported sales of a well-known fast-food outlet, leading to an immediate recovery of Rs 4 million in taxes. According to official sources, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), a key short-term measure of inflation, recorded a weekly decline of 0.33% for the week ending May 21, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The index is used to track price movements of essential commodities across …

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing the risk of a major wheat shortage after adverse weather conditions damaged crops across key agricultural regions, prompting the Punjab government to consider importing wheat to stabilize domestic supplies and control flour prices. Officials estimate that wheat production could decline by 12% to 15% …

–The government has announced a Rs5 per litre reduction in petrol and diesel prices, with the revised rates taking effect after midnight BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a cut in petroleum product prices for the next fortnight, lowering petrol and high-speed diesel rates by Rs 5 …

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation rose 0.47% during the week ended May 14, driven by sharp increases in fuel, tomato and wheat flour prices, according to the latest data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the …

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country in the three days with chances of isolated rain-wind and thunderstorms in northern regions. According to the latest weather outlook, most plain areas are expected to remain under intense …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Quiet Solar Revolution accelerates as households and businesses adopt solar energy rapidly. Millions install panels amid rising electricity tariffs, frequent outages, and economic pressure nationwide. The shift reduces reliance on the national grid while creating a decentralized power system across urban and rural areas. Pakistan is …

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country, with extremely high temperatures expected in Sindh and southern Balochistan, while isolated rain and thunderstorms may hit upper regions during the next 24 hours. According to the Met Office, very …

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected across most parts of Pakistan, while severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist in south Punjab, upper Sindh, and eastern and southern Balochistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said isolated areas of upper Punjab, upper …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) temporarily sealed the Blue Area branch of Tehzeeb Bakers in Islamabad during an enforcement action linked to alleged tax compliance and invoicing irregularities, according to media reports and officials familiar with the matter. The action was reportedly taken as part of …