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 …
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Pakistan beat Japan 4–3 in Egypt qualifiers semi-final, securing a place in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after an eight-year absence. BeNewz Report Pakistan’s men’s hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating Japan 4–3 in a dramatic semi-final of the qualifying tournament in Ismailia, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Competition Commission calls for policy, financing, and regulatory reforms to boost Pakistan’s auto industry. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a landmark report, “The Road to Fair Competition – A Study of Pakistan’s Automobile Industry,” highlighting structural and regulatory challenges and recommending sweeping reforms to …
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BeNewz Report KARACHI: Protests erupted in Karachi after reports of Ali Khamenei’s assassination, leaving seven dead and 12 injured near the US consulate amid escalating violence and heightened security. Reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s assassination triggered violent protests in Karachi on Sunday, as demonstrators attacked diplomatic property and …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan raises petrol and diesel prices for 15 days from March 1, citing OGRA recommendation amid global oil volatility. The government of Pakistan increased petrol and diesel prices from March 1, raising petrol by Rs8 per litre to Rs266.17, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum …
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Pakistan edge Sri Lanka by 5 runs in Kandy thriller BeNewz Report Kandy: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in a last-over finish at Pallekele to seal a crucial Super Eights win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. However, Greenshirts failed to qulify for playing semi final of …
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