–Afghan-Linked Cigarette Smuggling Network Poses a Serious Threat to Pakistan’s Economy and National Security BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: A vast and highly organized network involved in the smuggling of Afghan-linked cigarette brands into Pakistan is depriving the national exchequer of billions of rupees in tax revenue every year while posing a …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has issued roll number slips for candidates appearing in the Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for admissions to its undergraduate programmes. The entrance test is scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The university has advised applicants to download their roll number …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides across several parts of the country from Sunday through Monday morning as an active monsoon system combines with a westerly weather disturbance. According to the PMD, strong …
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—Pakistan have reappointed Babar Azam as Test captain for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, replacing Shan Masood after a disappointing run of team results Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Babar Azam as captain of the national Test team for the upcoming …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The first pre-monsoon spell has reached Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and urban flooding across northern and central regions through July 2. The first spell of pre-monsoon rains swept across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on …
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BeNewz Report LAHORE: Punjab authorities have decided to suspend Metro Bus, Electric Bus and Speedo Bus services on the 9th and 10th of Muharram due to heightened security concerns during Ashura processions and gatherings. According to the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA), all Metro Bus, Electric Bus and Speedo services …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has announced that the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 will be conducted nationwide on Sunday, August 16, 2026, for admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes across the country. According to a public notice issued by the council, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the abolition of a large number of vacant, dormant and redundant positions as part of its human resource rationalization and restructuring initiative in line with the federal government’s austerity and rightsizing policy. According to an official notification issued by the …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has issued a public alert for MDCAT 2026 applicants, urging students to rely only on official sources for registration updates and examination-related information. In an advisory released, PMDC cautioned aspiring medical and dental students against misleading information being circulated through …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a severe heatwave across large parts of the country from June 7 to June 12, warning that temperatures could soar as high as 51 degrees Celsius in some southern districts under the influence of a strong high-pressure system developing in the …
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