Consumers may see up to Rs 0.19 per unit increase in October bills due to August fuel cost adjustment. BeNewz Report Consumers across Pakistan are likely to face an increase in electricity tariffs by up to Rs 0.19 per unit as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reviews a …
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Petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices are expected to rise from October 1, adding pressure on households already battling inflation. BeNewz Report Pakistanis are bracing for another financial hit as the prices of key petroleum products are set to increase from October 1, 2025, in response to global crude oil trends …
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Talks focus on tax shortfalls, energy sector reforms, and flood impacts as Pakistan seeks $1bn loan tranche. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have commenced policy-level talks in Islamabad as part of the second review under the $7 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), aiming to unlock the …
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Rail link vital for Reko Diq copper-gold exports; $390m bridge financing secured under government guarantee. BeNewz Report The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Railways and the Finance Division to present a comprehensive execution and implementation plan for rail agreements related to the Reko …
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Power Minister unveils six-year elimination plan, praises IMF-backed reforms and landmark bank deal Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Leghari announced that Pakistan’s entrenched issue of circular debt in the power sector will be entirely resolved within six years, under a structured reform plan already yielding results. …
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Only Rs45.5 million recovered so far, as the majority of fines are challenged or pending; fatal accidents dominate enforcement action. Aftab Maken NEPRA–a regulator in Pakistan’s power sector companies, including distribution giants like K-Electric and national transmission operator NTDC, has fined a total of Rs 975 million for fatal and …
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The government resolves chronic circular debt via coordinated financial and policy efforts, freeing liquidity for key sectors without additional electricity charges. Aftab Maken The Govt has successfully restructured Rs1,225 billion in circular debt from the power sector, marking a decisive move towards fiscal consolidation and investor confidence. The historic agreement, …
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting virtually, approving used vehicle imports with age and duty conditions until 2026. Aftab Maken The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the commercial import of used vehicles under specific conditions during a meeting chaired virtually by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad …
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BeNewz Report Former IT minister Anusha Rehman and PMLN leader have resigned from the Senate’s Standing Committee on IT amid deepening controversy over the PTCL-Ufone merger with Telenor Pakistan. Ms Rehman, who is also on the Board of Directors of Ufone, failed to convince his committee fellow members to recommend …
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Benewz Report BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, concluded its first-ever BingX OnTour Meetup in Pakistan, held in Karachi on September 20, 2025. This milestone reinforced BingX’s commitment to building stronger connections with traders, enthusiasts, and influencers in one of the fastest-growing crypto communities. The BingX OnTour …
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