Askari Bank Enables Faster Corporate Account Opening
Askari Bank’s SECP integration cuts paperworkand verification delays, helping newly incorporatedcompanies access corporate banking faster....
Pakistan & Saudi Arabia Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a cybersecurity cooperation MoU at LEAP 2026 as Pakistani startups also secured new partnerships and investment at the Riyadh...
Mobilink Bank Extends Apna Acquisition Offer Deadline
Mobilink Microfinance Bank has pushed its deadline to launch a public offer for acquiring Apna Microfinance Bank to December 7 as negotiations continue....
Pakistan’s 5G Rollout Slows Amid Rising Power Costs
Pakistan’s 5G expansion remains limited six months after the spectrum auction, with high electricity costs and weak fibre infrastructure slowing deployment....
PTA Reports 18.2 Million SIMs Blocked, Rs4.5bn Fines
PTA told lawmakers that 18.2 million SIMs were blocked over 2.5 years, while Rs4.5 billion in fines were imposed on telecom operators....
Fauji Foundation Becomes Askari General’s 51% Shareholder
Fauji Foundation has taken direct ownership of a 51% stake in Askari General Insurance after Army Welfare Trust transferred its shares....
Zindigi, DAT AI Systems Sign Digital Solutions MoU
Zindigi and DAT AI Systems have signed an MoU to develop digital payment, identity and financial solutions for institutions across Pakistan....
ECC Approves PSO-OQ Trading Energy Supply Agreement
Pakistan's ECC has approved a PSO-OQ Trading agreement aimed at expanding energy cooperation with Oman and strengthening fuel supply options....
IFC, Bank Alfalah Sign First $100m DPR Financing
IFC and Bank Alfalah have launched Pakistan's first DPR financing programme, with an initial transaction of up to $100 million....
Apple Trains China-Specific AI Model With Alibaba
Apple has developed a China-specific AI model with Alibaba's support as it prepares to launch Apple Intelligence in the country....
