BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed in Dubai on Friday for a high-stakes official visit, arriving directly from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His primary agenda: urgent talks with the management of UAE-based telecom powerhouse Etisalat to untangle a protracted dispute over …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formally launched the process for appointing a new chairman of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), inviting applications from qualified candidates within the next 15 days. The Cabinet Division has issued a public call for applications, marking the start of a key …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released a humorous yet pointed promotional video ahead of the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Australia, highlighting Pakistan’s famed hospitality while taking a clear dig at India’s recent “no handshake” controversy. The short video, shared on PCB’s official social media …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), a key weekly measure of inflation for essential commodities in Pakistan, declined by 0.48% for the week ended January 22, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks a welcome relief for households amid …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: For Pakistan’s aviation sector, the government has officially shelved a high-profile plan to hand over management and operations of Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following Abu Dhabi’s repeated failure to nominate a partner. The decision marks the end of months of negotiations …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and Three Gorges Wind Farm Private Limited, Pakistan (TGW) have signed a Grant Agreement to renovate and rehabilitate Government Primary School Daad Bux Chang in Jhimpir, Thatta, Sindh, under TGW’s CSR initiative. The 12-month project, with a total budget of PKR 10 …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed a set of long-pending appeals filed by several leading banks and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), thereby upholding penalties of approximately Rs 205 million imposed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) in the Enhanced Savings Account (ESA) cartel case. …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said it plans to return to the global bond market after a four-year gap, highlighting progress in stabilizing its economy since near-default pressures a few years ago. The government aims to attract foreign investment as part of broader fiscal and structural reforms. Pakistan will seek advisers …
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—Matric exams reschedule to March 27 due to Ramadan Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: All nine educational boards in Punjab have released the revised schedule for the annual and supplementary examinations of Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) for the year 2026. The key change involves postponing the Matric annual examinations to accommodate …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released its “State of Industry Report 2025,” painting a grim picture of Pakistan’s energy landscape. The regulator officially admitted that electricity prices have reached “unbearable” levels for the common citizen, driven by a heavy burden of taxes, surcharges, and …
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