BeNews Report India’s release of 200,000 cusecs of water into the Ravi River, combined with relentless monsoon rains, has triggered Punjab’s worst floods in decades, submerging towns, destroying farmland, and forcing tens of thousands to flee as authorities warn of further devastation. Floodwaters have pushed the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej …
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Aftab Maken Pakistan’s competition watchdog has urged the telecom regulator to block Temu, citing unfair trade practices and threats to local businesses. The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has formally requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to impose a ban on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, arguing that its unchecked …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) held its first board meeting on Tuesday, marking what officials described as a “historic milestone” in the country’s adoption of blockchain, digital assets, and the wider digital economy. According to the Ministry of Finance, the meeting focused on aligning PVARA …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday approved multiple economic measures, including relief for flood-affected families in Gilgit-Baltistan and key settlements in the energy sector. The meeting was attended by Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, …
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Industry warns move will collapse competition, burden consumers BeNewz Report The private sector has strongly opposed Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s (SNGPL) request for up to a 50 percent increase in gas transportation tariffs, warning that the move would undermine the competitive market opened by the regulator and place additional …
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EAD report shows sharp monthly decline, slight annual rise BeNewz Report The Ministry of Economic Affairs has reported a significant drop of $4.55 billion in foreign funding during July 2025 compared to the previous month, though year-on-year inflows increased by $260 million. The data highlights the volatility in external financing …
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Committee concerns about Ufone’s continued financial losses BeNewz Report The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom has expressed serious concern over Jazz’s additional billing of more than Rs 6 billion from consumers and its poor quality of service. The meeting, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan of the Pakistan Peoples …
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Onkar Singh secures 550/555, including 98 in Islamiat and 49/50 in Quranic translation BeNewz Report A rare and inspiring achievement has come to light from the Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, where a Sikh student has excelled in the Secondary School Certificate (9th class) Examination 2025. Onkar Singh, …
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan will back innovation and regulatory frameworks to help youth and the private sector drive growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for the private sector, highlighting its role as the main engine of Pakistan’s …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rains and potential urban and rural flooding from August 23 to 30. A fresh spell of monsoon rains has begun across northern and central Pakistan as a new westerly weather system entered the country’s upper …
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