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Petroleum minister says Pakistan to offer clear fiscal terms to mining investors — Newsbeat business coverage
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Petroleum minister says Pakistan to offer clear fiscal terms to mining investors

Pakistan will offer investors clear and uniform fiscal terms for mining projects, without requiring "case-by-case" negotiations, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Friday, as the government sought to attract long-term investment in the country's mineral sector.

By Newsbeat Business Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 15:00 PKT
Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct — Newsbeat pakistan coverage
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Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct

Show-cause notices have been issued to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Huzaifa Rehman for allegedly violating the code of conduct under the Election Act 2017, Punjab Election Commissioner Sharifullah said on Thursday.

By Newsbeat Pakistan Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 12:06 PKT
CENTCOM calls Israeli media report of possible Iran war resumption ‘pure speculation’ — Newsbeat world coverage
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CENTCOM calls Israeli media report of possible Iran war resumption ‘pure speculation’

The US military has denied an Israeli media report that it is preparing for a possible resumption of operations against Iran, dismissing claims of changes to its regional force posture as “pure speculation.“ Responding to Anadolu, a US Central Command (CENTCOM) official said there were no updates...

By Newsbeat World Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 11:52 PKT
COP31: The crisis of delivery — Newsbeat world coverage
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COP31: The crisis of delivery

Despite an opening statement by Turkiye’s presidency – of making the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya an ‘implementation COP’ – the negotiators from rich countries have seemed reluctant to include a delivery plan for adaptation finance in line with COP30’s call for efforts to...

By Newsbeat World Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 10:49 PKT
Naqvi meets Zardari in Nawabshah — Newsbeat pakistan coverage
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Naqvi meets Zardari in Nawabshah

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made an unscheduled visit to Nawabshah on Thursday night and held a nearly hour-long meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari House, amid speculation over discussions on key political developments.

By Newsbeat Pakistan Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 10:26 PKT
Police ban private jirgas in Peshawar — Newsbeat pakistan coverage
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Police ban private jirgas in Peshawar

• Wedding halls, hotels warned against hosting such gatherings • CCPO cites gun culture, clashes and hefty charges as reasons behind instructions PESHAWAR: Police have imposed a ban on private jirgas (informal dispute-resolution gatherings) and warned wedding halls and other venues against allowing...

By Newsbeat Pakistan Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 07:43 PKT
Israeli strike kills surgeon, five others in Gaza hospital — Newsbeat world coverage
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Israeli strike kills surgeon, five others in Gaza hospital

• Five die across territory in deadliest attacks since Oct 27 polls • Infant freezes to death inside tent for displaced • UN warns Gaza crises worsening as winter approaches KHAN YUNIS: Israeli fire killed 11 people in Gaza on Thursday, including a surgeon in a strike on a major hospital, while...

By Newsbeat World Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 07:43 PKT
Punjab govt insists smog ‘not a political issue’ as Lahore, New Delhi gasp for air — Newsbeat pakistan coverage
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Punjab govt insists smog ‘not a political issue’ as Lahore, New Delhi gasp for air

• Marriyum says situation much better than previous years, thanks to concerted efforts • Indian monitors criticised for ‘under-reporting’ pollution over Diwali; authority claims toxicity levels ‘too high’ to record LAHORE: The Punjab government insisted on Wednesday that there should be no politics...

By Newsbeat Pakistan Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Thu, 12 Nov 2026 · 12:43 PKT
Iran urges US to meet terms for Hormuz opening — Newsbeat world coverage
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Iran urges US to meet terms for Hormuz opening

• Araghchi says reopening proposal remains on table • Rubio sees no need for major combat operations as economic pressure continues • Qatar PM joins G7 talks after meeting Trump; US president sees ‘positive momentum’ • Iran says three oil tankers on fire in Hormuz; October LNG traffic hits post-war...

By Newsbeat World Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 · 08:02 PKT
Pakistan’s Power Assets at Risk of Being Stolen — Newsbeat business coverage
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Pakistan’s Power Assets at Risk of Being Stolen

Pakistan’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns over the failure to identify and tag Rs 624 billion worth of assets belonging to power distribution companies (DISCOs), warning that incomplete records and valuations could expose public property to theft and undermine the planned...

By Newsbeat Business Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Tue, 10 Nov 2026 · 21:29 PKT
Rapid rooftop and industrial solar adoption reshapes Pakistan's daytime national grid load profile — Newsbeat pakistan coverage
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Rapid rooftop and industrial solar adoption reshapes Pakistan's daytime national grid load profile

Across industrial estates in Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot as well as residential sectors in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the rapid installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems is fundamentally altering daytime electricity consumption on Pakistan's national grid.

By Newsbeat Pakistan Desk (Islamabad)Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · 08:00 PKT
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