–KK defend 181 total as QG fall short at 167 in PSL 2026 Lahore clash Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Karachi Kings secured a 14-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in a Pakistan Super League 2026 match in Lahore, successfully defending a total of 181 runs. Batting first, Karachi Kings posted 181 for …
Read More »
–Punjab to buy 3m tonnes wheat as ECC approves national policy framework BeNewz Report LAHORE: The Punjab government has begun preparations for wheat procurement, with a formal campaign set to start in the first week of April, as Pakistan moves ahead with the National Wheat Policy 2026 approved by the …
Read More »
–Govt weighs targeted relief as fiscal space remains constrained amid stable fuel supplies BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a high-level meeting on petroleum prices and subsidy reforms on March 27, 2026, as the government evaluates targeted relief measures while maintaining fiscal discipline, the Finance Division said. The …
Read More »
–Weekly inflation accelerates as vegetable, fuel, and protein prices climb sharply across key urban markets Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rose 0.97% for the week ended March 26, 2026, driven by sharp increases in food and energy costs, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of …
Read More »
— FIA registers separate money laundering and regulatory cases against Dr. Fazeela Abbasi Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has registered two separate cases against Dr. Fazeela Abbasi—a TikToker and sister of actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, over alleged money laundering and regulatory violations. One case was filed under money …
Read More »
–Lahore Qalandars posted 199/6 and bowled out HHK for 130 in Lahore. BeNewz Report LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars secured a commanding 69-run victory over HHK in a Pakistan Super League 2026 match played in Lahore on Thursday. The home side delivered a strong all-round performance, posting 199/6 before restricting the opposition …
Read More »
–Govt reallocates PSDP funds to manage fuel prices and build reserves Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs100 billion technical supplementary grant on Thursday to fund the Prime Minister’s austerity initiative and reviewed wheat procurement plans under the Interim National Wheat Policy 2025-26. The meeting, …
Read More »
–Tax authority pledges faster refunds, crackdown on corruption BeNewz Report KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Thursday assured Karachi’s business community of swift resolution of tax-related issues and improved facilitation during a visit to Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Senior representatives of KCCI briefed officials …
Read More »
–Finance body approves key SOE decisions, defers gas firms’ IFRS exemption BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) on Thursday approved multiple governance changes across key public sector entities during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad. The meeting reviewed and cleared a summary …
Read More »
–Govt proposes optional multi-slab industrial tariff to boost power use and improve system efficiency Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) held a consultative session on a proposed multi-slab Time-of-Use industrial tariff regime, seeking industry input on a plan designed to raise electricity consumption and improve cost recovery. …
Read More »
BeNewz
