Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The government has said petroleum stocks remain at comfortable levels after a high-level review meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, as authorities monitored global oil market volatility and regional geopolitical tensions. The government said on Saturday that Pakistan’s fuel supply position remains stable after a high-level …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports weekly inflation spike driven by petrol, diesel, LPG and food prices, while yearly SPI shows 6.44% increase amid energy tariff hikes and wheat flour cost pressures. Pakistan’s weekly inflation accelerated after the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported a sharp rise in the …
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–Govt raised fuel prices to avoid shortages, LNG costs surge Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government was forced to raise petroleum prices due to rising import costs, supply risks and regional tensions, warning that failure to act could have led to fuel shortages and possible rationing …
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BeNewz Report WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund failed to reach a staff-level agreement on the latest review of the $7 billion programme but decided to continue negotiations in coming days as discussions on fiscal, monetary and energy reforms remain unresolved. Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did …
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BeNewz Report DHAKA: Bangladesh crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in Dhaka after bowling them out for 114, with Nahid Rana taking five wickets as the hosts chased the target in just 15.1 overs to lead the ODI series 1-0. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the first ODI of …
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says 5G spectrum auction fetched Rs144.5bn, with 480 MHz sold in the first stage, increasing spectrum availability by 1.7%. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez ur Rehman announced the results of the 5G spectrum auction, saying the first phase of bidding has …
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—Finance Minister says NGMS/5G spectrum auction will accelerate digital growth and support IT exports, telecom expansion, and digital payments ecosystem in Pakistan Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the NGMS/5G spectrum auction conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority marks a major step toward Pakistan’s digital transformation and expansion …
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–A Pakistani consumer has taken JazzCash to Islamabad’s Consumer Court, seeking Rs2 million Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: A frustrated Pakistani consumer filed a lawsuit against JazzCash, the digital wallet of Pakistan’s largest telecom operator, Jazz, alleging unauthorized deduction of Rs 823 for a weekly mobile package that was never activated. Court …
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BeNewz Report India face New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final today in Ahmedabad, with defending champions India chasing a third title and New Zealand aiming for their first crown. The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played today, March 8, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pollen levels in Islamabad remain extremely high as paper mulberry trees continue releasing pollen during peak March season despite CDA’s ongoing eradication campaign targeting the invasive species. Pollen levels in Islamabad remained in the “very high” category on March 8, 2026, despite large-scale cutting of paper mulberry …
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