Border trade halted at Torkham, Chaman & other crossings amid security tensions Aftab Maken Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended all import and export customs clearance at multiple border stations with Afghanistan, citing security threats following what officials described as “unprovoked aggression” from the Afghan side. According to …
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PBS data shows 24 essential items became costlier, while chicken and fuel prices eased slightly. Benewz Report ISLAMABAD: Inflationary pressures continued to build during the week ending October 16, 2025, as the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) — which tracks short-term price movements of essential commodities — rose by 0.49%, according …
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Telecom authority says matter lies within IT Ministry’s jurisdiction; major LDI operators propose staggered payments and settlements. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has distanced itself from the ongoing dispute concerning the Rs72 billion Access Promotion Contribution (APC) dues, clarifying that the issue falls under the jurisdiction of …
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Both sides exchange allegations over control claims following reported MoU between Sheharyar Chishty and Saudi Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud. BeNewz Report KARACHI: The ownership dispute surrounding K-Electric (KE) has intensified as Saudi-based Al Jomaih Power Limited and Pakistan’s AsiaPak Group traded serious accusations over alleged misinformation and attempts …
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Muhammad Sohail Sajid “Uniting Efforts and Enhancing Cooperation for Addressing the Issue of Missing Persons” are the most important thoughts to resonates with great urgency and moral purpose. Around the world, thousands continue to go missing in armed conflicts and crises, leaving families trapped in uncertainty and grief. It is …
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The government reduces petroleum product prices for the next fortnight effective October 16, 2025. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in the prices of major petroleum products for the next fortnight, effective from October 16, 2025. The decision was made on the recommendation of the Oil …
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Aftab Maken The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for the fiscal year 2025 until October 31, 2025. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that taxpayers can now submit their income tax returns for the fiscal year 2025 up to October …
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BeNewz Report The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has announced a nationwide crackdown on companies producing and marketing skin whitening creams containing hazardous levels of mercury, in a major step toward consumer protection and fair competition in the cosmetics industry. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the CCP’s Office …
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Over 500,000 students receive results; Lahore Board tops with highest success rate The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) across Punjab announced the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part-I results 2025 — for 11th grade — on Wednesday, marking an important academic milestone for more than half a million …
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Agreement unlocks $1.2 billion in funding as IMF praises strong reform momentum amid flood challenges Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review of the 28-month Resilience and …
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