Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University has waived the HEC Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) requirement for the current BS admissions cycle, allowing all eligible applicants to apply regardless of whether they appeared in or qualified the test. Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has abolished the requirement for the Higher Education Commission’s Undergraduate …
Read More »CCoE approves refinery policy amendments
–Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approves amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023, directing refinery upgrades, energy sector reforms and stronger strategic petroleum reserves to enhance Pakistan’s energy security. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday approved proposed amendments to …
Read More »Govt cuts petrol by Re1, raises diesel by Rs 3.37
–The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol by Re1 per litre while increasing high-speed diesel by Rs3.37 per litre under the government’s revised petroleum pricing mechanism, effective July 28. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Govt on Monday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products, reducing …
Read More »ECC approves export incentive package
–The Economic Coordination Committee approves three new export promotion schemes, Rs. 4 billion for international power arbitration cases, and a series of policy measures covering energy, petroleum and social security. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved a package of export promotion measures, …
Read More »11 Killed, 25 injured as Monsoon rains batter Pakistan
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across Pakistan on Saturday, claiming at least 11 more lives and injuring 25 people in rain-related incidents, according to official disaster management data. Among those killed were five men, two women and four children. Punjab recorded the highest number of fatalities …
Read More »MDCAT registrations hit five-year low as medical interest shifts
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Registrations for Pakistan’s Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) have fallen to their lowest level in five years, reflecting changing career preferences, rising education costs, and evolving opportunities in technology and allied health sciences. According to the latest figures, MDCAT registrations have declined from more than …
Read More »Lankan Women beat Pakistan Women by 8 wickets in 2nd ODI
BeNewz Report HAMBANTOTA: Sri Lanka Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan Women by eight wickets in the second One-Day International at Hambantota on Saturday, successfully chasing 274 with 19 balls to spare and leveling the momentum in the series. After being asked to bat, Pakistan Women posted a …
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