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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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Girls have once again demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, sweeping the top positions in the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Secondary School Certificate (SSC) annual examinations 2025. The overall pass percentage for SSC Part-I (9th class) stood at 62.18%, while SSC Part-II (10th class) saw …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of the committee tasked by the Prime Minister to oversee the closure and privatization of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC). The meeting, held at the Finance Division, focused on ensuring a smooth and transparent wind-up process, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The FBR’s Anti-Benami Initiative has confiscated two valuable properties in the capital, marking the first time immovable assets have been seized under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 2017. The plots, located in the desirable Block H of the Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society (PECHS), are now …
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of Rs 150 million on Kingdom Valley (Pvt.) Limited for misleading advertisements concerning its housing project. Acting on a suo motu notice, CCP’s Office of Fair Trade initiated an investigation and found that the company: Falsely advertised its project as …
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