BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 6,154 billion during the first six months (July-December) 2025-26 against the target of Rs 6,490 billion, reflecting a shortfall of Rs 336 billion. The shortfall in revenue collection during December 2025 may prompt the government to activate …
Read More »New Year gift: Petrol and Diesel prices drop, LPG hikes
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan ushers in the New Year, citizens have received a blend of relief and burden on the fuel front. The federal government has announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, providing much-needed respite to motorists and transporters amid fluctuating global oil …
Read More »Economy shows steady recovery in December 2025 update
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy continued its positive momentum through the first half of FY2026, according to the latest Monthly Economic Update and Outlook released by the Finance Division’s Economic Adviser’s Wing. The report highlights broad-based improvements, with real GDP growing 3.71% in Q1 FY2026, driven by strong industrial expansion …
Read More »Pakistan announces 15-member squad for T20 series against Sri Lanka
Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha retaining the captaincy. The announcement comes as Pakistan gears up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and …
Read More »Slight relief for consumers as weekly inflation eases by 0.09%
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday released the latest Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data, showing a marginal decline of 0.09% in the prices of essential commodities for the week ending December 24, 2025. The SPI, a key weekly measure designed to track short-term inflation trends …
Read More »Smuggled mobile phones of Rs 62Mn seized
BeNewz Report KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi, conducted a successful intelligence-based operation on Thursday morning, intercepting a large consignment of smuggled mobile phones valued at approximately Rs. 62 million. Acting on credible intelligence that a Mazda truck was transporting smuggled mobile phones from …
Read More »Joyous Christmas celebrations across Pakistan
Aftab Maken Islamabad/Lahore/Karachi: Pakistan’s Christian community celebrated Christmas today with religious fervor, traditional joy, and messages of peace, love, and interfaith harmony. Churches across the country held special services, while homes and Christian neighborhoods were adorned with colorful lights and decorations. Despite heightened security arrangements, the festivities proceeded peacefully, emphasizing …
Read More »Overwhelming response for PSL’s new franchises
Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an impressive and highly encouraging response to the tender process for the sale of two new franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), said an official statement of the PCB. A total of 12 parties submitted formal bids by the …
Read More »CCoE approves integrated energy planning, power market reforms
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy has approved a landmark decision to introduce integrated, long-term energy planning, ending decades of fragmented federal and provincial policymaking in the power and energy sector. Under the decision, energy requirements, consumption trends, and production planning of both provincial and federal governments will …
Read More »PIA privatization to yield Rs 55bn
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Advisor, Muhammad Ali, announced on Thursday that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will generate Rs 55 billion for the national exchequer, significantly higher than the initially cited Rs 10 billion. Addressing a press conference alongside Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Ali emphasized that …
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