Beneficiaries to achieve full digital payments by Jan 2026 Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has made remarkable progress in transitioning its payments to a digital system. However, full 100% adoption of digital wallets for all beneficiaries will be targeting complete rollout by January 2026. Over 10 …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The government has moved a step closer to privatising its national flag carrier as four domestic and foreign companies have pre-qualified to bid for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines. An official statement issued here on Thursday confirmed that the buyer will be required to retain …
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BeNewz Report The federal cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has been postponed. A new date for the session will be announced later, officials said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had called the cabinet meeting for 9:15 a.m. to deliberate on the proposed amendment. However, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government has moved to address the mounting financial and pension-related challenges of state-run media entities under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB). According to an official meeting notice dated November 4, 2025, a sub-committee has been formed to evaluate the pending liabilities and employee …
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Aftab Maken The government is expected to increase petroleum prices by up to Rs 2.34 per litre for the next fortnight, effective from November 1, 2025, in line with fluctuations in global oil markets. According to official estimates, the price of petrol is projected to rise by Rs 1.48 per …
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IMF concludes $8.4bn review discussions with Pakistan without a staff-level agreement; further talks expected in Washington as Islamabad faces fiscal and governance reform demands. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its review mission with Pakistan without announcing a staff-level agreement (SLA) under the $8.4 billion combined …
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The government resolves chronic circular debt via coordinated financial and policy efforts, freeing liquidity for key sectors without additional electricity charges. Aftab Maken The Govt has successfully restructured Rs1,225 billion in circular debt from the power sector, marking a decisive move towards fiscal consolidation and investor confidence. The historic agreement, …
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BeNewz Report Prime Minister says government will cover August bills for households in affected areas; refunds to be adjusted in next month’s bills for those who already paid. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief package for flood-hit regions, declaring a complete waiver of August 2025 electricity bills …
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BeNewz Report The Federal Cabinet has decided to lift the ban on new gas connections while also declaring agricultural and climate emergencies across the country. At a joint press conference, Federal Minister for Energy Ali Pervez Malik and Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the Prime …
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Committee to monitor essential commodities, ensure relief for vulnerable households BeNewz Report Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the first meeting of the Steering Committee on Inflationary Trends in Pakistan, where food prices and market conditions were reviewed in detail. The Committee, set up last week …
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