Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit widened significantly to $3.705 billion in December 2025, marking a 23.8% increase from $2.993 billion in the same month the previous year, according to provisional data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The deterioration was driven primarily by a steep 20.4% …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released the latest Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data, showing a welcome decline of 0.67% for the week ended January 01, 2026, said an official data of PBS here on Friday. The SPI, a key tool for monitoring short-term inflation, tracks …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of Rs 150 million on Mezan Beverages (Private) Limited. The company was found to have imitated the packaging and trade dress of PepsiCo’s Sting energy drink, thereby engaging in deceptive marketing practices in violation of Section 10 …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 6,154 billion during the first six months (July-December) 2025-26 against the target of Rs 6,490 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 336 billion. The shortfall in revenue collection during December 2025 may prompt the government to activate …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan ushers in the New Year, citizens have received a blend of relief and burden on the fuel front. The federal government has announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, providing much-needed respite to motorists and transporters amid fluctuating global oil …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy continued its positive momentum through the first half of FY2026, according to the latest Monthly Economic Update and Outlook released by the Finance Division’s Economic Adviser’s Wing. The report highlights broad-based improvements, with real GDP growing 3.71% in Q1 FY2026, driven by strong industrial expansion …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha retaining the captaincy. The announcement comes as Pakistan gears up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday released the latest Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data, showing a marginal decline of 0.09% in the prices of essential commodities for the week ending December 24, 2025. The SPI, a key weekly measure designed to track short-term inflation trends …
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BeNewz Report KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, conducted a successful intelligence-based operation on Thursday morning, intercepting a large consignment of smuggled mobile phones valued at approximately Rs. 62 million. Acting on credible intelligence that a Mazda truck was transporting smuggled mobile phones from …
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Aftab Maken Islamabad/Lahore/Karachi: Pakistan’s Christian community celebrated Christmas today with religious fervor, traditional joy, and messages of peace, love, and interfaith harmony. Churches across the country held special services, while homes and Christian neighborhoods were adorned with colorful lights and decorations. Despite heightened security arrangements, the festivities proceeded peacefully, emphasizing …
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