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BP, TotalEnergies lowest bidders for May LNG Cargoes

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) is likley to awarded two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for May 2026 deliveries to BP Singapore and TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited after receiving seven bids from international suppliers, according to an official evaluation report released on Wednesday. The procurement was …

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Cambridge cancels leaked Maths paper, announces retake

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Cambridge International Education has confirmed that an AS Level Mathematics paper was leaked before the examination and announced the cancellation of the affected paper along with a retake for impacted students. According to a media statement issued by Cambridge, the AS Level Mathematics paper 9709/12, conducted …

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Cambridge faces fresh leak in A-Level exam

BeNewz Report KARACHI: Cambridge International Education is facing a renewed exam integrity crisis after reports that an A-Level Business Studies paper was leaked hours before the scheduled test, raising concerns among students and educators across Pakistan. The alleged leak surfaced on May 5, when images of the Business Studies paper, …

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ECC approves housing, EV, and energy reforms

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday approved a series of sectoral initiatives and technical supplementary grants aimed at boosting housing finance, education, energy supply, and electric vehicle adoption, according to an official statement. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division …

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QAU protests enter 5th day amid standoff

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Student protests at Quaid-i-Azam University entered a fifth consecutive day on May 5, as tensions between students and the administration showed no signs of easing despite calls for dialogue. The unrest began in late April after several students were barred from sitting examinations over unpaid fees, triggering …

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OGRA mulls gas tariff hike as UFG cuts proposed

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy regulator is weighing significant gas tariff increases for fiscal year 2026-27, as an independent consultant has recommended a gradual reduction in unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) losses over the next five years. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has scheduled public hearings on May 12 in Lahore …

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Trade deficit jumps 43% in April 2026

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in April 2026, as a steep surge in imports outpaced export growth, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The merchandise trade gap rose to Rs 1.139 trillion, equivalent to $ 4.074 billion, marking a 43% increase compared …

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Indus Motor faces profit decline, market pressure

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Indus Motor Company is facing declining profitability and rising market pressure during the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, with its net profit margin slipping to 10%. Financial data shows the margin stood at 11% in the same period last year, indicating a gradual erosion in …

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Heatwave peaks at 46°C, rain expected in parts

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to witness mainly hot and dry weather on Monday, with southern regions facing extreme heat as temperatures reached as high as 46°C, according to the latest forecast. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said most parts of the country will remain under hot and dry conditions, …

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Nimra Khan announces second marriage in Paris

BeNewz Report LAHORE: Pakistani actress Nimra Khan has announced her second marriage, drawing widespread congratulations from fans across social media. The actress shared the news through her official Instagram account, where she has a large following. She posted a picture from her wedding ceremony held in Paris, showing herself dressed …

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