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ICT Local Bodies Act 2026: How its power changes from polling booth to mayor

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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Joyous Christmas celebrations across Pakistan

Aftab Maken Islamabad/Lahore/Karachi:  Pakistan’s Christian community celebrated Christmas today with religious fervor, traditional joy, and messages of peace, love, and interfaith harmony. Churches across the country held special services, while homes and Christian neighborhoods were adorned with colorful lights and decorations. Despite heightened security arrangements, the festivities proceeded peacefully, emphasizing …

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Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 69 runs in tri-series clash

Aftab Maken RAWALPINDI: Pakistan overpowered Zimbabwe by 69 runs in the fourth match of the Pakistan T20 Tri-Series at Rawalpindi, tightening their grip on the tournament with a dominant all-round display led by strong batting and disciplined bowling. Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss and posted 195 …

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SSC & HSSC exam date announced in Punjab

Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has officially published its comprehensive academic and examination schedule for 2026, implementing a revised admissions policy and significant syllabus amendments in a bold move to enforce greater standardization across the province. However, the announcement arrives shadowed by an escalating crisis: the soaring number …

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Pakistan eyes clean sweep in final ODI vs Sri Lanka

BeNewz Report RAWALPINDI:  Pakistan will host Sri Lanka today in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, looking to complete a commanding 3–0 series sweep. The Green Shirts already hold an unassailable 2–0 lead after convincing wins in the first two matches. In the first …

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Pakistan 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka 140/4 in 29 overs after losing toss

BeNewz Report RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s day got underway with a strong strategic move as stand-in captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to field in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. With regular skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi absent due to illness, Agha marshalled the bowling attack …

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Customs seizes Rs 910 million worth of crystal meth in D I Khan

BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has seized 15.2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) worth approximately Rs. 910 million from a passenger bus in Dera Ismail Khan during a major anti-smuggling operation. The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Collector Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar, acting on credible intelligence received from …

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Massive corruption scandal rocks cyber crime Rawalpindi

BeNewz Report RAWALPINDI: A major corruption scandal has shaken the NCCIA after investigators exposed a vast bribery and extortion network inside the NCCIA, Rawalpindi. The racket allegedly involved senior NCCIA officers and Chinese nationals running fraudulent call centers in Bahria Town. According to documents and the FIR registered with FIA’s …

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Sri Lankan cricket team arrives in Islamabad for ODI series

Sri Lank Team at Islamabad Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by captain Charith Asalanka, arrived in Islamabad on Friday to play a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan. The series will be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 11 to 15. According …

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Sugar crushing season to begin on Nov 15

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to commence the nationwide sugarcane crushing season from November 15, 2025, following consultations between federal and provincial authorities and industry stakeholders, said an official statement of the Ministry. The decision was announced after a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board, chaired by Federal …

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