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Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 69 runs in tri-series clash

Aftab Maken RAWALPINDI: Pakistan overpowered Zimbabwe by 69 runs in the fourth match of the Pakistan T20 Tri-Series at Rawalpindi, tightening their grip on the tournament with a dominant all-round display led by strong batting and disciplined bowling. Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss and posted 195 …

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SSC & HSSC exam date announced in Punjab

Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has officially published its comprehensive academic and examination schedule for 2026, implementing a revised admissions policy and significant syllabus amendments in a bold move to enforce greater standardization across the province. However, the announcement arrives shadowed by an escalating crisis: the soaring number …

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Pakistan restores precious metals trade rules

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government has restored and amended regulations governing the import and export of precious metals and jewelry, formally rescinding the earlier suspension imposed in May 2025. The Ministry of Commerce issued a new statutory regulatory order (S.R.O. 2198(I)/2025) , announcing changes to the Import and Export …

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Pakistan, Sri Lanka set for crucial Rawalpindi T20I clash today

Abdullah Zahid RAWALPINDI: Pakistan face Sri Lanka in a must-win contest today in Rawalpindi as the third match of the Pakistan T20 Tri-Series gets underway at 6:00 PM. The game is expected to shape the points table significantly, with Pakistan currently placed second and Sri Lanka at the bottom after …

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Weekly SPI edges up 0.07% as tomato and LPG prices surge

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation inched higher during the week ending 20 November 2025 as the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a rise of 0.07%, driven mainly by sharp increases in tomato and LPG prices. The SPI, compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, tracks the movement of 51 …

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Show cause notices to major private school systems

Beaconhouse School System, The City School, Headstart, Lahore Grammar School (LGS), Froebel’s, Roots International, Roots Millennium, KIPS, Allied Schools, Super Nova, Dar-e-Arqam, STEP School, Westminster International, United Charter School, and The Smart School, Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to seventeen major …

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Four firms qualify to bid for 75% stake in PIA

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD:  The government has moved a step closer to privatising its national flag carrier as four domestic and foreign companies have pre-qualified to bid for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines. An official statement issued here on Thursday confirmed that the buyer will be required to retain …

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FM visits PVARA, signals strong support for Crypto regulation

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Aurangzeb Khan on Thursday made his first official visit to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), underlining the government’s commitment to regulating the rapidly growing digital assets sector. He was briefed on PVARA’s roadmap to implementing a comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual assets. …

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Pakistan produces IMO-compliant VLSFO at scale

BeNewz Report Pakistan has completed its first large-scale production and delivery of IMO-compliant very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), marking a major advance for its maritime and energy sectors. Vitol delivered the cleaner marine fuel on 17 November via its Singapore-flagged barge Marine Ista (DWT 8,722 tonnes), bunkering a vessel …

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FBR to install AI-based cameras across 17 major industrial sectors

Aftab Maken The Senate finance committee saw heated debate as FBR confirmed AI-powered monitoring in sugar, cement and other key sectors, while lawmakers also moved to summon banks over excessive profit under Islamic banking. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to install AI-based video analytics systems across 17 major …

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