Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at calming market jitters and addressing mounting public concern, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a draft amendment to its Prosumer Regulations 2026, making it clear that existing solar net metering consumers will face no changes to their current arrangements. …
Read More »Sri Lankan President’s appeal leads Pakistan to play India
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has agreed to field its team against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match scheduled for February 15, following a personal appeal from the President of Sri Lanka. The high-stakes clash, originally threatened with boycott, will now proceed as per the …
Read More »Pakistan cricket team has no match against India
–Gets conditional clearance for T20 world cup 2026 Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has granted conditional approval for the national cricket team to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The decision was announced following a second high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Cricket …
Read More »Power sector circular debt climbs Rs75bn despite massive bailouts
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rose by Rs75 billion in the first half of FY26 (July-December 2025), reaching Rs1.689 trillion—a 4.65% increase despite government capital injections of Rs780 billion and Rs1.225 trillion in commercial borrowing at lower rates during FY25. At the end of June 2025, the …
Read More »World Cup participation decision likely Friday or next Monday
BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan have deferred their decision on participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 till “Friday or next Monday”, according to PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday to discuss the matter, two days after he said Pakistan’s participation in …
Read More »Pakistan’s participation in T20 World Cup 2026 remains still uncertain
Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The fate of Pakistan’s involvement in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 hangs in the balance amid ongoing consultations at the highest levels of government. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today (Monday) to discuss the matter, …
Read More »Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as New Chairman of SECP
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). An official notification to this effect has been issued. Dr. Kabir Sidhu is currently serving as Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) …
Read More »PM approves removal of secretary petroleum Momin Agha amid policy disputes
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has removed Federal Secretary Petroleum Division Momin Agha from his post, directing him to report to the Establishment Division as Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The notification was issued by the Establishment Division following the premier’s approval. Momin Agha, a Grade-22 officer of …
Read More »CCoE approves integrated energy planning, power market reforms
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy has approved a landmark decision to introduce integrated, long-term energy planning, ending decades of fragmented federal and provincial policymaking in the power and energy sector. Under the decision, energy requirements, consumption trends, and production planning of both provincial and federal governments will …
Read More »PIA privatization bidding set for tomorrow: Three contenders vie for 75% stake in national carrier
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The privatization process for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to reach its climax tomorrow (December 23, 2025), with sealed bids to be submitted and opened in a live broadcast for transparency. The bidding will cover a 75% stake in the flag carrier, marking a crucial step …
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