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Sikh student tops in Lahore Board exams with remarkable marks

Onkar Singh secures 550/555, including 98 in Islamiat and 49/50 in Quranic translation BeNewz Report A rare and inspiring achievement has come to light from the Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, where a Sikh student has excelled in the Secondary School Certificate (9th class) Examination 2025. Onkar Singh, …

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Aurangzeb pledges support for blockchain, digital assets

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan will back innovation and regulatory frameworks to help youth and the private sector drive growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for the private sector, highlighting its role as the main engine of Pakistan’s …

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Heavy rains alert: NDMA issues nationwide warning

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rains and potential urban and rural flooding from August 23 to 30. A fresh spell of monsoon rains has begun across northern and central Pakistan as a new westerly weather system entered the country’s upper …

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President constitutes 11th NFC

The President constitutes the 11th National Finance Commission of Pakistan, and chaired by the federal finance minister, the NFC will include provincial finance ministers and experts to recommend revenue distribution and fiscal powers. The President of Pakistan has constituted the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) under Article 160 of the …

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NEPRA FCA hearing set for August 28

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has scheduled a public hearing on the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for July 2025 on August 28 in Islamabad. The decision follows a request by the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G), which has recommended a reduction in electricity …

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Pakistan sets 30% electric vehicle sales target by 2030

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The government has set ambitious goals under the New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30, targeting a 30 percent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales by 2030 to promote environmentally friendly transport. As part of the policy, three to four charging stations will be established across the country, with …

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Illegal spectrum use by Zong causes Rs18bn loss

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: China Mobile Pakistan’s prolonged unauthorized use of additional radio spectrum after expiry of its 2G license has cost the exchequer Rs18 billion. The audit report revealed that M/s China Mobile Pakistan Ltd, operating as Zong, continued using temporary additional compensatory spectrum after the expiry of its 2G …

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Panel seeks PTA briefing over alleged Rs 6.58bn overbilling by Jazz

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading telecom operator, Jazz, has come under scrutiny after a recent audit report accused the company of overcharging its subscribers by an alarming Rs 6.58 billion. The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has taken notice of the matter and summoned the Chairman of …

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Power crisis deepens in Karachi after rains, FIR registered against KE CEO

BeNewz Report KARACHI: Karachi continues to face a worsening power crisis following Tuesday’s heavy rainfall, with several neighborhoods still without electricity after two days of prolonged outages. Residents of North Nazimabad Block A, Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 9, Nanak Wara, Yousuf Goth, and Ramswami remain deprived of power. Other affected areas include …

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Jazz overcharged subscribers Rs6.58bn in FY24

Aftab Maken Audit report reveals Pakistan’s largest telecom operator violated approved tariffs, with PTA faulted for regulatory lapses that left millions of consumers overbilled. Pakistan’s leading telecom operator, Jazz, overcharged its subscribers by Rs6.58 billion during the fiscal year 2023-24 in clear violation of approved tariffs, according to an official …

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