–Pakistan’s tax authority falls behind revised collection goal in first 10 months, raising fiscal concerns Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to meet its revenue collection target during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26, with a shortfall of Rs 683 billion, according to provisional …
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–Govt increases petrol and diesel prices for one week as global oil markets react to Strait of Hormuz disruptions BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday raised petroleum product prices, increasing high-speed diesel by Rs19.39 per litre and petrol by Rs 6.51 per litre for a one-week period amid rising …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy showed signs of stress despite improvements in select indicators during the first eight months of FY2026, with rising inflation, widening trade deficit, and falling foreign investment highlighting persistent vulnerabilities. The Finance Division’s Monthly Economic Update for March 2026 reported mixed performance, as gains in remittances …
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–United, Kingsmen clash for final spot on May 1 Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Pakistan Super League 2026 enters a final phase as Islamabad United face Hyderabad Kingsmen in Eliminator 2 at Gaddafi Stadium on May 1, with a place in the final at stake. The knockout fixture will begin at 7:00 …
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–Students demand action after alleged pre-exam breach BeNewz Report KARACHI: Cambridge International Education has launched an investigation into reports of a leaked AS Level Mathematics paper in Pakistan, raising fresh concerns over exam integrity and security. The alleged leak involves Paper 1 (Pure Mathematics 1, 9709/12 variant) from the June …
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–Lower prices and rising costs squeeze margins in 9MFY26 Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) reported an 11% decline in profitability for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, as production curtailments, falling realized prices, and rising costs weighed heavily on earnings. The company posted a …
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–UAE telecom giant assesses Pakistan exposure, no final decision yet BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Etisalat is reviewing its investment in Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited as part of a broader global portfolio optimisation strategy, though no final decision on exit has been taken so far, officials and industry sources said, quoting …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Hyderabad Kingsmen delivered a commanding performance in Eliminator 1 of the Pakistan Super League, defeating the Multan Sultans by eight wickets with 28 balls remaining at Lahore on Tuesday night. The comprehensive win secured Kingsmen a crucial step forward in the playoff stage, while ending the …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has recommended a comprehensive transaction structure and restructuring plan for the privatisation of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), paving the way for the next stage in the government’s privatisation agenda. The decision was taken in the 251st meeting of the Privatisation Commission …
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–Higher costs and lower volumes weigh on margins BeNewz Report KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil reported a modest increase in profit for the six months ended December 31, 2025, despite a decline in sales and mounting cost pressures, according to its latest financial statement. Pakistan State Oil posted profit after tax …
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