Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) temporarily sealed the Blue Area branch of Tehzeeb Bakers in Islamabad during an enforcement action linked to alleged tax compliance and invoicing irregularities, according to media reports and officials familiar with the matter. The action was reportedly taken as part of …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is moving through the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan, offering potential relief to the country’s worsening gas supply crunch amid regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Shipping data showed the LNG carrier “Al Kharaitiyat” proceeding at full speed toward …
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BeNewz Report MIRPUR: Pakistan ended the second day of the first Test against Bangladesh at 179 for one in their first innings after an impressive batting response to the hosts’ total of 413 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Young openers Azan Awais and Abdullah Fazal led Pakistan’s …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved the latest review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme, paving the way for the release of $1.2 billion in financing under the ongoing bailout arrangement and signaling continued international support for the country’s stabilisation efforts. The approved disbursement …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by around Rs15 per litre, pushing fuel rates above Rs 414 per litre amid continued volatility in global oil markets. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has issued a strong public notice warning citizens and investors against purchasing plots in dozens of unauthorized housing and agro-farming schemes operating in Islamabad’s Zones III and IV. In the notice issued by the CDA’s Planning Wing – Regional Planning Directorate, the …
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BeNewz Report MIRPUR: Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in a commanding position after reaching 301 for 4 in 85 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday. The hosts produced a strong batting performance, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored a composed …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.79 percent during the week ended May 7, 2026, mainly due to a sharp rise in the prices of chicken, fuel, and essential food items, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics …
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BeNewz Report MIRPUR: Bangladesh recovered from an early collapse to reach 101-2 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Mirpur on Thursday after skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque steadied the innings with an unbeaten partnership. Pakistan, who elected to field first after …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The education boards in Punjab have issued the detailed date sheet for the Intermediate Annual Examinations 2026, confirming that second-year exams will commence on May 20 while first-year examinations will begin on June 15. According to the official schedule released by the boards, students of both first-year …
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