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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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a modest weekly increase in short-term inflation, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising by 0.12% for the week ended January 8, 2026. This brings the SPI index to 334.35 points (base 2015-16=100), up from 333.96 points the previous week. …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: It was a chilly morning in Islamabad when, on January 15, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) issued a press release. The announcement stated that for the next fortnight starting January 16, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel would remain exactly the same as they …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Local Government Ordinance 2026 reshapes how a citizen’s vote travels, weakening direct public control while strengthening indirect representation and federal oversight. When a citizen in Islamabad casts a vote at a polling station, that vote no longer carries the same direct force it once did. The …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved several Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) to bolster key sectors including defence capabilities, digital infrastructure, special education, public service delivery, revenue enforcement, and the creative industries.The meeting, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistani consumers may soon enjoy additional relief at the pumps as petroleum product prices are poised for another reduction starting January 16, 2026. This follows a significant cut implemented at the beginning of the year, driven by declining global crude oil prices and a relatively stable Pakistani …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: A major controversy has erupted over the hefty meeting fees and perks provided to the Chairman and members of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Board of Directors. Official documents reveal that the PTCL Chairman receives $8,000 per board meeting, while each director is paid $5,000 per …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). An official notification to this effect has been issued. Dr. Kabir Sidhu is currently serving as Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) …
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