Consumers may see Rs23bn relief in September bills under July’s fuel cost adjustment BeNewz Report Electricity consumers across Pakistan are poised to receive relief of Rs1.69 per unit in their September bills through the July monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA). If approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in economic reforms, climate resilience, and infrastructure development, as Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with ADB President Masato Kanda in Islamabad. The high-level meeting, held at the Finance Division, was attended …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The electricity consumers may find relief in power bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has scheduled a public hearing today (Thursday, August 28) to consider a reduction in power tariff under fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for ex-WAPDA distribution companies for July 2025. According to …
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BeNews Report India’s release of 200,000 cusecs of water into the Ravi River, combined with relentless monsoon rains, has triggered Punjab’s worst floods in decades, submerging towns, destroying farmland, and forcing tens of thousands to flee as authorities warn of further devastation. Floodwaters have pushed the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej …
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Aftab Maken Pakistan’s competition watchdog has urged the telecom regulator to block Temu, citing unfair trade practices and threats to local businesses. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has formally requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to impose a ban on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, arguing that its unchecked …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) held its first board meeting on Tuesday, marking what officials described as a “historic milestone” in the country’s adoption of blockchain, digital assets, and the wider digital economy. According to the Ministry of Finance, the meeting focused on aligning PVARA …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday approved multiple economic measures, including relief for flood-affected families in Gilgit-Baltistan and key settlements in the energy sector. The meeting was attended by Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, …
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Industry warns move will collapse competition, burden consumers BeNewz Report The private sector has strongly opposed Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s (SNGPL) request for up to a 50 percent increase in gas transportation tariffs, warning that the move would undermine the competitive market opened by the regulator and place additional …
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EAD report shows sharp monthly decline, slight annual rise BeNewz Report The Ministry of Economic Affairs has reported a significant drop of $4.55 billion in foreign funding during July 2025 compared to the previous month, though year-on-year inflows increased by $260 million. The data highlights the volatility in external financing …
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Committee concerns about Ufone’s continued financial losses BeNewz Report The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom has expressed serious concern over Jazz’s additional billing of more than Rs 6 billion from consumers and its poor quality of service. The meeting, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan of the Pakistan Peoples …
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