Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased ex-depot prices of petrol and high-speed diesel effective July 24, 2026, following a revised petroleum pricing mechanism. The federal government has increased the ex-depot prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the revised rates taking effect from July 24, 2026, according to …
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BeNewz Report COLUMBO: Pakistan Women began their ODI series against Sri Lanka with a convincing five-wicket victory after chasing down a target of 211 with seven overs to spare in the opening match in Hambantota on Thursday. After restricting Sri Lanka Women to 210 for nine in their allotted 50 overs, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has released its latest comparison of prepaid mobile tariffs, showing Zong and Telenor offering the lowest voice call rates, while operators continue competing on SMS and mobile data pricing. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its latest comparison of prepaid cellular tariffs, providing …
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BeNewz Report WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met senior IMF officials and the head of the U.S. EXIM Bank in Washington, discussing Pakistan’s reform programme, economic performance, financing for strategic projects and expanded bilateral trade. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held separate meetings with senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Govt has increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices on Wednesday under its new daily pricing mechanism, citing volatility in global oil markets driven by renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf. The Govt on Wednesday raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) as it passed …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum pump owners suspended a planned nationwide strike for two weeks after the government pledged to address their concerns over dealer margins and the newly introduced daily fuel pricing mechanism. Pakistan’s petroleum pump owners on Wednesday suspended a planned nationwide strike for two weeks after the …
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BeNewz Report WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s finance minister discussed economic reforms and stronger bilateral cooperation with the U.S. Treasury secretary as Islamabad reportedly seeks a $10 billion U.S.-backed exchange stabilization facility. Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on Tuesday and discussed Pakistan’s economic reform agenda, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Authorities have launched an investigation of State-run-Monopoly–PSO–into suspected manipulation of nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of petroleum stocks across multiple depots, with OGRA enforcement teams conducting nationwide inspections. An investigation is underway into the suspected manipulation of nearly 300,000 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum stocks through alleged irregular offtake …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed a new set of conditions for resolving Pakistan’s mounting gas sector circular debt, including formally recognizing the financial losses of the country’s two state-owned gas utilities and writing off unrecoverable receivables in their accounts. According to sources, the IMF has …
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–Afghan-Linked Cigarette Smuggling Network Poses a Serious Threat to Pakistan’s Economy and National Security BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: A vast and highly organized network involved in the smuggling of Afghan-linked cigarette brands into Pakistan is depriving the national exchequer of billions of rupees in tax revenue every year while posing a …
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