Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator rose 0.37% in the week ending March 5, reflecting higher food and fuel costs Weekly inflation measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased by 0.37% for the week ended March 5, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The SPI is calculated every week …
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The FIA is investigating alleged hawala transfers linked to Z2C Limited and media group Hum Network Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an expanding investigation into alleged money laundering involving digital marketing firm Z2C Limited, media group Hum Network Limited, and payments linked to international cricket broadcasting …
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IMF cuts short Pakistan visit over security concerns and shifts $1.2bn tranche talks to virtual mode from Turkiye. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund ended its Pakistan visit early and shifted talks on a $1.2bn loan tranche to virtual meetings from Turkiye, citing security concerns. The IMF mission met …
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Competition Commission calls for policy, financing, and regulatory reforms to boost Pakistan’s auto industry. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a landmark report, “The Road to Fair Competition – A Study of Pakistan’s Automobile Industry,” highlighting structural and regulatory challenges and recommending sweeping reforms to …
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BeNewz Report KARACHI: Protests erupted in Karachi after reports of Ali Khamenei’s assassination, leaving seven dead and 12 injured near the US consulate amid escalating violence and heightened security. Reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s assassination triggered violent protests in Karachi on Sunday, as demonstrators attacked diplomatic property and …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan raises petrol and diesel prices for 15 days from March 1, citing OGRA recommendation amid global oil volatility. The government of Pakistan increased petrol and diesel prices from March 1, raising petrol by Rs8 per litre to Rs266.17, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum …
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Pakistan edge Sri Lanka by 5 runs in Kandy thriller BeNewz Report Kandy: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in a last-over finish at Pallekele to seal a crucial Super Eights win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. However, Greenshirts failed to qulify for playing semi final of …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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