–Punjab authorities intensify action against cheating in matriculation exams, targeting students and staff alike BeNewz Report RAWALPINDI: Punjab has launched a strict crackdown on cheating during the 2026 matriculation exams, with authorities across multiple cities apprehending students and investigating school staff. According to officials, advanced technology and rigorous monitoring have …
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–Punjab government approved a 25% fare increase after talks, scrapping a steep 65% hike announced by transporters BeNewz Report LAHORE: The Punjab Transport Department on Saturday approved a 25% increase in intercity bus fares after successful negotiations with transporters, withdrawing an earlier unilateral hike of up to 65%. The revised …
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–PM Shehbaz Sharif slashed petrol prices by Rs80 per litre for one month, citing global oil shocks and relief measures for inflation-hit consumers Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on late Friday night announced an Rs 80 per litre reduction in petrol prices for one month, bringing the new …
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–Lahore Qalandars secured a 20-run win in a rain-shortened match as Multan Sultans fell short chasing a steep target of 186 Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars defeated Multan Sultans by 20 runs in the 11th match of the Pakistan Super League season 11 played in Lahore. The rain-affected game was …
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–Balochistan storms trigger floods, crop losses BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Stormy rains in northeastern Balochistan triggered flash floods and landslides, damaging crops, infrastructure, and disrupting daily life as the weather system continued to batter large parts of Pakistan. Heavy rainfall in border areas near the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier sent torrents from the …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which tracks the prices of 51 essential commodities across 50 markets in 17 major cities of the country, rose by 1.01 percent during the week ended on April 02, 2026. According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics …
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–Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival temporarily for Pakistanis; UAE increases scrutiny without a full ban BeNewz Report DOHA: Qatar has temporarily suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals from March 31, 2026, amid regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict. The Pakistani Embassy in Doha advised travelers to obtain pre-approved visas through …
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–Balochistan floods kill seven, destroy homes –Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast across multiple regions, raising flood and crop damage risks BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected across Pakistan on Friday as a strong westerly weather system continues to impact upper and central parts of the country, the …
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–Rising fuel costs push Metro, intercity fares higher, while transporters warn of 60% hike and possible nationwide disruption Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The commuters are facing rising travel costs as fuel price increases ripple through public and private transport, with authorities and operators adjusting fares to offset mounting diesel and operating …
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The government has announced a significant hike in the prices of petroleum products. According to the new rates, petrol will now cost Rs 428.40 per liter, while diesel has been increased to Rs 520.35 per liter. Addressing a press conference, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik stated that the ongoing war …
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