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Pakistan braces for heatwave, rainstorms in northern areas

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country, with extremely high temperatures expected in Sindh and southern Balochistan, while isolated rain and thunderstorms may hit upper regions during the next 24 hours. According to the Met Office, very …

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Bangladesh extend lead after Pakistan for 386

BeNewz Report MIRPUR: Bangladesh tightened their grip on the opening Test against Pakistan after ending the third day with a 34-run lead at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday. At stumps, Bangladesh were 7 without loss in their second innings after bowling Pakistan out for 386 in …

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Heatwave grips Pakistan as temperatures soar to 46°C

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected across most parts of Pakistan, while severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist in south Punjab, upper Sindh, and eastern and southern Balochistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said isolated areas of upper Punjab, upper …

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FBR seals Tehzeeb over tax irregularities

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) temporarily sealed the Blue Area branch of Tehzeeb Bakers in Islamabad during an enforcement action linked to alleged tax compliance and invoicing irregularities, according to media reports and officials familiar with the matter. The action was reportedly taken as part of …

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Qatar LNG shipment heads to Pakistan amid fresh tender

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is moving through the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan, offering potential relief to the country’s worsening gas supply crunch amid regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Shipping data showed the LNG carrier “Al Kharaitiyat” proceeding at full speed toward …

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Pakistan recover strongly with 179-1

BeNewz Report MIRPUR: Pakistan ended the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at 179 for one in their first innings after an impressive batting response to the hosts’ total of 413 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Young openers Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal led Pakistan’s …

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IMF approves $1.2bn for Pakistan

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved the latest review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme, paving the way for the release of $1.2 billion in financing under the ongoing bailout arrangement and signaling continued international support for the country’s stabilisation efforts. The approved disbursement …

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Petrol, Diesel prices raised by around Rs15

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by around Rs15 per litre, pushing fuel rates above Rs 414 per litre amid continued volatility in global oil markets. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol …

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CDA warns public against illegal housing schemes in Islamabad

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has issued a strong public notice warning citizens and investors against purchasing plots in dozens of unauthorized housing and agro-farming schemes operating in Islamabad’s Zones III and IV. In the notice issued by the CDA’s Planning Wing – Regional Planning Directorate, the …

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Bangladesh dominate opening day with 301-4

BeNewz Report MIRPUR: Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in a commanding position after reaching 301 for 4 in 85 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday. The hosts produced a strong batting performance, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored a composed …

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