BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a reduction of Rs 4 per litre in the ex-depot price of petrol, while deciding to keep the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged for the coming week. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), …
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–Key policy measures across multiple sectors Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Thursday approved a series of Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) and policy decisions involving more than Rs. 50 billion across development, security, …
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Riaz Malik ISLAMABAD: A routine administrative exercise at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to compile data on vacant posts has triggered unease among employees, who fear it may signal broader restructuring in the offing. The CDA currently has over 19,000 approved posts across various grades, of which nearly 7,500 remain …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a new fixed tax scheme for small shopkeepers, marking a significant step toward simplifying the country’s tax structure and improving compliance among small-scale traders. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani during a joint press conference …
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BeNewz Report LAHORE: In view of student health, convenience, and the need to ensure a safe learning environment during the summer season, authorities have issued comprehensive guidelines for summer camps in both public and private schools. According to the directives, participation in summer camps will remain entirely optional for students, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.56 percent for the week ending June 4, 2026, mainly due to lower prices of petroleum products and chicken, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The weekly decline …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has awarded the lowest evaluated bid for the supply of a spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to BP Singapore after completing the financial evaluation of bids received under its latest international tender. According to the evaluation report issued by PLL, the tender …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the third and final One-Day International at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, sealing the three-match series 2-1 after chasing down a modest target of 158 with 49 balls to spare. After winning the toss, Pakistan’s bowlers produced a disciplined performance to …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Pakistan and Australia will lock horns in the decisive third One-Day International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, with both sides aiming to clinch the three-match series after an intense battle that stands level at 1-1. The day-night encounter, scheduled to begin at 4:30pm local time, has …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s cumulative trade deficit for the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26 (July–May) stood at $34.76 billion, according to the latest merchandise trade statistics released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data shows that the country’s import bill continued to outpace exports despite a …
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