Court rejects FIA’s request for physical remand; Gulberg Greens tower declared a sub-jail as suspects face possible deportation BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: A joint crackdown by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has resulted in the arrest of nearly 400 foreign nationals from Sparco …
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–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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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has rescheduled the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) from August 16 to September 20, 2026, in a decision taken on the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The announcement was made through a public notice issued by …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad, has intercepted six non-duty-paid vehicles and a large consignment of foreign-origin cloth in a series of anti-smuggling operations carried out during the last week of July 2026. According to a press release issued by Customs Enforcement, the operations were carried out …
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–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 …
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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 …
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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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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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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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