Watchdog seeks public evidence as housing societies accused of using fake approvals and Islamabad’s name to mislead investors. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has initiated a formal inquiry into deceptive marketing practices in the real estate sector after uncovering widespread misrepresentation by several housing societies and …
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Digital transport card system stalls amid technical glitches and citizen frustration Aftab Maken The Punjab government’s digital transport initiative, the T-Cash card system, has come to a standstill after its online registration portal went offline due to technical malfunctions. Citizens across major cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad are facing …
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Despite ambitious plans, misinformation, religious concerns, and low awareness threaten the nation’s efforts to protect millions of girls from cervical cancer Mahtab Bashir ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign—targeting over 13 million girls aged 9 to 14—is facing growing resistance, fueled by widespread misinformation, public mistrust, and cultural …
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BeNewz Report A fashion student in Karachi escaped an alleged abduction attempt by an InDrive driver after leaping from a moving car, leading to the suspect’s arrest. A late-night ride-hailing trip in Karachi turned into a harrowing ordeal on Tuesday when a young fashion student narrowly avoided abduction and harassment …
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BeNews Report India’s release of 200,000 cusecs of water into the Ravi River, combined with relentless monsoon rains, has triggered Punjab’s worst floods in decades, submerging towns, destroying farmland, and forcing tens of thousands to flee as authorities warn of further devastation. Floodwaters have pushed the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide alert for heavy rains and potential urban and rural flooding from August 23 to 30. A fresh spell of monsoon rains has begun across northern and central Pakistan as a new westerly weather system entered the country’s upper …
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Mahtab Bashir ISLAMABADIn the early hours of July 22, in a dimly lit room of Karachi’s Civil Hospital, a 19-year-old girl breathed her last. Her body, torn by brutality, her spirit crushed long before death- was the final proof of a crime that many in this country still refuse to …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The tenure of the current Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, will conclude on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, marking the end of his controversial one-year extension. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed has previously completed two full terms as Chairman of the HEC. Last year, he …
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Mahtab Bashir A Page of my DiaryWhat was once a cruel joke aimed at mocking the people of Lahore has now morphed into a grim reality across multiple cities in Pakistan – the sale and consumption of dog and donkey meat. No longer just a punchline, this disturbing trade thrives …
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Aftab Maken RAWALPINDI: A recent shocking video depicting rats freely scurrying around the outdoor dining area of a prominent Butt Karahi branch in Rawalpindi’s Saddar area has ignited a firestorm of criticism across social media, once again casting a harsh spotlight on the Punjab Food Authority’s (PFA) apparent failure to …
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