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SA beat India by 76 runs in super8 clash

BeNewz Report AHMEDABAD: South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in a high-stakes Super Eights Group 1 encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, strengthening their push toward the semi-finals. In the 43rd match of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 22, 2026, …

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Weekly inflation surges 1.16% ahead of Ramazan

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Short-term inflation in Pakistan accelerated sharply this week, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising by 1.16% for the week ended February 19, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The SPI, which tracks prices of 51 essential commodities across …

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ECC approves Rs 19 bn for PM Ramzan package 2026

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs 19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package (PMRRP) 2026 to ensure the prompt commencement of disbursements ahead of the holy month. The meeting was chaired remotely by Federal Minister …

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Pakistan wins two global awards for $1 bn

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured two prestigious international honors at the IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2025, with its landmark US$1 billion syndicated financing transaction receiving global recognition in the Islamic finance industry. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the transaction has been awarded …

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Prosumer rules 2026 invites public feedback

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at calming market jitters and addressing mounting public concern, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a draft amendment to its Prosumer Regulations 2026, making it clear that existing solar net metering consumers will face no changes to their current arrangements. …

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POL prices likely to up from Feb 16

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan are bracing for yet another increase in fuel prices starting February 16, 2026, as industry sources and preliminary calculations point to upward adjustments in petroleum product rates. This comes amid ongoing pressures from global oil prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and domestic fiscal considerations. According …

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