Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: FBR collected Rs 8.1tr in July-February, missing the revised target by Rs 450bn and raising the likelihood of another downward revision after IMF talks. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has recorded a Rs 450bn revenue shortfall during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, intensifying pressure …
Read More »Pakistan face Sri Lanka in must-win clash
BeNewz Report Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka by a big margin today in Pallekele to keep their ICC T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive and improve their net run rate. Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a crucial Super Eight match of the ICC T20 World Cup at the …
Read More »FBISE announces SSC exams from March 31
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Board sets March 31 start for SSC Part I and II annual exams, issuing detailed date sheet for morning and evening sessions across all centres. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced that the Secondary School Certificate Part I and II first annual …
Read More »ECC raises housing loan cap, clears rail grant
Economic Coordination Committee boosts “Mera Ghar” scheme loan ceiling and approves Thar rail grant. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the “Mera Ghar Mera Aashiana” mortgage scheme loan limit to Rs10 million, introducing a uniform 5% end-user rate to expand …
Read More »Punjab Boards announce Matric, Grade 9 exam schedule
BeNewz Report LAHORE: All the education boards across Punjab have issued the annual examination schedule, with Matric exams set to begin on March 27. According to the announced date sheet, the first papers for Grade 10 will be held on March 27. Students will sit for Arabic, Commercial Geography and …
Read More »SPI falls 0.54% in week to Feb 26
Pakistan’s weekly inflation eased 0.54% for the week ended February 26, driven by sharp declines in vegetable and poultry prices, official data showed. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Friday the Sensitive Price Indicator declined 0.54% week-on-week for the period ended February 26, 2026, reflecting lower …
Read More »FBR Offices to Open Feb 28 for Tax Collection
Federal Board of Revenue will keep all major field offices open on Saturday, February 28, to facilitate taxpayers and ensure timely collection of duties and taxes. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue said on Friday it will keep all Large Taxpayer Offices, Medium Taxpayer Offices, Corporate Tax Offices …
Read More »Pakistan Awards 11 Oil and Gas Blocks
Government secures $31m investment and Rs276m for social welfare under new exploration licences signed in Islamabad Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday awarded 11 onshore oil and gas exploration blocks, securing minimum investment commitments of $31 million, or about Rs8.66 billion, alongside Rs276 million pledged for social welfare projects in …
Read More »Nepra flags Rs1tr losses in power sector
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power distribution companies lost over Rs1 trillion in FY25 due to high transmission losses and weak bill recovery, deepening circular debt and undermining service quality. Pakistan’s power distribution system bled more than Rs1 trillion in 2024-25 as high transmission and distribution losses and unpaid bills eroded …
Read More »ECC okays wheat sale at revised prices
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee approved sale of 500,000 metric tons of wheat at revised reserve prices and cleared Rs536m grant for former Pak-PWD projects. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of wheat stock held by the Pakistan …
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