—Power outages across Punjab are expected to intensify after Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) declared force majeure on regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) supplies due to renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting fuel deliveries for several key power plants Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s already strained electricity supply is …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The first pre-monsoon spell has reached Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and urban flooding across northern and central regions through July 2. The first spell of pre-monsoon rains swept across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on …
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BeNewz Report LAHORE: In view of student health, convenience, and the need to ensure a safe learning environment during the summer season, authorities have issued comprehensive guidelines for summer camps in both public and private schools. According to the directives, participation in summer camps will remain entirely optional for students, …
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More than a million students across Punjab will appear in Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations starting Wednesday under heightened security and strict anti-cheating measures. The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education across Punjab will begin HSSC annual examinations from tomorrow, with authorities finalizing arrangements for thousands of examination centres across …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing the risk of a major wheat shortage after adverse weather conditions damaged crops across key agricultural regions, prompting the Punjab government to consider importing wheat to stabilize domestic supplies and control flour prices. Officials estimate that wheat production could decline by 12% to 15% …
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BeNewz Report LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced summer vacations for schools across the province, with educational institutions set to close from May 22 amid rising temperatures and heatwave concerns. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said the summer break for all public and private schools would begin on Friday, …
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Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: The education boards in Punjab have issued the detailed date sheet for the Intermediate Annual Examinations 2026, confirming that second-year exams will commence on May 20 while first-year examinations will begin on June 15. According to the official schedule released by the boards, students of both first-year …
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–Punjab government approved a 25% fare increase after talks, scrapping a steep 65% hike announced by transporters BeNewz Report LAHORE: The Punjab Transport Department on Saturday approved a 25% increase in intercity bus fares after successful negotiations with transporters, withdrawing an earlier unilateral hike of up to 65%. The revised …
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–Rising fuel costs push Metro, intercity fares higher, while transporters warn of 60% hike and possible nationwide disruption Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The commuters are facing rising travel costs as fuel price increases ripple through public and private transport, with authorities and operators adjusting fares to offset mounting diesel and operating …
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–Educational institutions across Punjab resumed full physical classes after a three-week shutdown caused by a fuel crisis linked to Middle East tensions Abdullah Zahid LAHORE: Educational institutions across Punjab reopened on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking the end of a three-week closure imposed due to a severe fuel crisis triggered …
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