–Easypaisa appears cheaper for frequent bank transfers and routine utility payments, while JazzCash retains advantages for freelancers Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s mobile wallet competition is intensifying as users increasingly compare transaction costs across digital platforms. A review of the latest available fee schedules shows Easypaisa holding an advantage in several …
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EBIT falls 19%, Capex surges, modest subscriber growth & digital lending expands BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Jazz Pakistan delivered strong revenue and EBITDA growth in the second quarter of 2026, but the headline performance masked several pressure points, including a sharp decline in EBIT, higher capital spending, modest subscriber growth and rapidly …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s annual inflationary pressure remained elevated, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising 9.05 percent year-on-year during the week ended July 30, 2026, despite a marginal 0.91 percent decline in prices on a weekly basis, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited reported a sharp rise in revenue and profit during the first half of 2026, but escalating operating costs, finance charges and heavy cash outflows remain major concerns. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited posted a consolidated profit of Rs 4.67 billion for the six months …
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–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, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Telecom regulator found widespread quality-of-service shortcomings among cellular operators during the first quarter of 2026, with Telenor recording the weakest overall compliance and operators struggling to meet key network performance standards. Pakistan’s mobile network operators continue to fall short of regulatory quality standards, with Telenor emerging as the …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), rose 0.91% during the week ended July 23, 2026, driven mainly by sharp increases in fuel and tomato prices, while annual SPI inflation accelerated to 9.66%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Pakistan’s weekly inflation increased …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Power sector circular debt climbed to Rs 1.924 trillion by May 31, 2026, significantly overshooting the government’s target and complicating its commitments under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to official documents. The Power Division informed the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) that despite improvements in recoveries, …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Nearly six months after Pakistan signed a high-profile agreement with a crypto firm linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, no pilot project, regulatory approval or transaction has materialised, raising questions about whether the deal served diplomatic optics more than economic policy. Pakistan’s ambitious partnership with World …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined 0.98% for the week ended July 2, 2026, mainly due to sharp cuts in petroleum product prices, although tomato, onion and wheat flour prices recorded significant increases. Weekly inflation eased by 0.98% during the week ended …
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