BeNewz Report The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), subject to conditions aimed at maintaining competition and protecting consumers. PTCL’s 100% acquisition of Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. and Orion Towers (Pvt.) Ltd. has been conditionally …
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Commercial import of used vehicles under five years old now permitted until June 2026, with phased duty reduction planned through 2030. BeNewz Report The Ministry of Commerce has officially notified amendments to Pakistan’s Import Policy Order, allowing the commercial import of used vehicles up to five years old, effective immediately. …
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BeNewz Report The UAE has introduced multiple new visa categories aimed at making it easier for professionals, tourists, and humanitarian cases to enter and stay in the country. In a significant overhaul of its immigration policy, the United Arab Emirates has launched a series of new visa types designed to …
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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting virtually, approving used vehicle imports with age and duty conditions until 2026. Aftab Maken The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the commercial import of used vehicles under specific conditions during a meeting chaired virtually by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad …
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BeNewz Report Former IT minister Anusha Rehman and PMLN leader have resigned from the Senate’s Standing Committee on IT amid deepening controversy over the PTCL-Ufone merger with Telenor Pakistan. Ms Rehman, who is also on the Board of Directors of Ufone, failed to convince his committee fellow members to recommend …
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Benewz Report BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, concluded its first-ever BingX OnTour Meetup in Pakistan, held in Karachi on September 20, 2025. This milestone reinforced BingX’s commitment to building stronger connections with traders, enthusiasts, and influencers in one of the fastest-growing crypto communities. The BingX OnTour …
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Pakistan’s competition watchdog has flagged major antitrust violations by PTCL, derailing its proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. Aftab Maken The proposed merger between Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Pakistan has hit a regulatory wall after the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) presented a comprehensive dossier detailing PTCL’s long-standing …
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Lawmakers raise alarm over Rs 6bn tariff hikes, poor mobile coverage, telecom merger stagnation, and Pakistan’s falling behind in 5G deployment. BeNewz Report Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing mounting criticism from lawmakers who flagged serious concerns over unjustified billing practices, declining service quality, stalled mergers, and the country’s delayed entry …
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BeNewz Report The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Federal Cabinet on Thursday approved definitive agreements and financial commitments for the Reko Diq Project. The decision paves the way for full-scale development work to begin in Balochistan, with an estimated bridge financing package of $390 million allocated to rail infrastructure. …
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BeNewz Report Senate Finance Committee warns proposed laws could stifle virtual currency trade and urges curbs on discretionary powers of new regulatory authority. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has voiced strong reservations over proposed regulations for establishing and supervising cryptocurrency exchanges in Pakistan, warning that strict conditions could make …
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