Türkiye Seeks Entry into Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact
Türkiye is in advanced talks to join the Pakistan-Saudi defence alliance, according to Bloomberg. The pact treats aggression against one member as an attack...
PM Shehbaz to Represent Pakistan at WEF
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the 56th World Economic Forum in Switzerland from January 19-23. He is expected to hold sideline meetings with global leaders...
PKCERT, Kaspersky Partner to Strengthen Pakistan Cybersecurity
PKCERT and Kaspersky signed an MoU to enhance Pakistan’s cybersecurity through threat detection, training, and capacity building. The partnership aims to safeguard...
SBP Unveils Rs.4.5 trillion Borrowing Plan 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs.13 trillion through conventional and Shariah-compliant operations to manage liquidity. It has also announced a government...
VEON Invests $20 million in Mobilink Bank
VEON Group is investing $20 million in Mobilink Bank to expand digital and Islamic banking services in Pakistan. The funds will boost MSME financing, enhance digital...
Textile Exports in Pakistan Likely to Decline in 2026
Pakistan’s textile sector earned $17.85 billion in exports in 2025, but rising costs, structural weaknesses, and global trade shifts threaten a decline in 2026....
K-Electric Partners Neem Paymenow for Wage Access
K-Electric has partnered with Neem Paymenow to provide Shariah-compliant earned wage access for its employees. The initiative aims to boost financial flexibility...
US Eyes Pakistan’s Minerals, Rail Sector
The United States has expressed interest in Pakistan’s railways and critical minerals sectors, offering locomotive sales and cooperation on mineral assessments....
Pakistan Launches PM Cloud Program
The government has launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to help Pakistani startups scale through affordable cloud infrastructure. The initiative aims to...
Easypaisa Digital Bank Hits 15 trillion Milestone
Easypaisa Digital Bank processed over PKR 15 trillion across 3.8 billion transactions in 2025, marking its first year of operations. The bank also partnered with...
IFC to Support Islamabad Water Projects
The International Finance Corporation will provide technical assistance to the CDA for three water and sewage projects in Islamabad under a PPP framework. The initiate...
Pakistan Plans Inaugural $250M Panda Bond
Pakistan is planning to issue a $250 million Panda Bond tranche in January to deepen financial ties with China and diversify its financing base. The proposed...
Pakistan, Russia Explore Strategic Oil Pact
Pakistan and Russia are in active talks on a potential oil-sector agreement covering exploration, production, and refining, as energy ministries negotiate terms....
Pakistan Unveils IMF-Backed Climate Reform Plan
Pakistan has committed to a 13-point climate reform agenda under its IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility, including a new carbon levy on fuel. The measures...
Pakistan Signs Binance Deal to Tokenise Assets
Pakistan has signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenisation of up to $2 billion in sovereign and real-world assets, signalling a shift toward blockchain-enabled...
Pakistan to Distribute 700,000 Google Chromebooks
The Federal Government has launched a programme to provide 700,000 Google Chromebooks to students nationwide, aiming to boost digital literacy and access to online...
IMF to Review Pakistan $1.2 billion Loan
The IMF’s Executive Board is meeting today to review a $1.2 billion disbursement to Pakistan under ongoing loan programmes. If approved, the funds will support...
Wateen and Beaconhouse Power Up Pakistan’s Digital Classrooms
Wateen Telecom and Beaconhouse Group have expanded their partnership to roll out SD-WAN and high-performance Wi-Fi across Beaconhouse campuses nationwide. The move...
Government Fast-Tracks Energy Boost for Gilgit-Baltistan and Gwadar
The government has approved an accelerated plan to resolve chronic power shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan and Gwadar, prioritising solar and grid-stability projects....
BankIslami Boosts Saudi-Pakistan Ties in Riyadh
BankIslami hosted a strategic reception in Riyadh honouring Ahmad Farooq, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, reinforcing decades-long bilateral trust. The...
StormFiber Expands Fiber Broadband Network to Daska
StormFiber has launched its 100% fiber-optic broadband network in Daska, making it the company’s 26th operational city. The expansion aims to deliver reliable...
Pakistan Officials Push Ban on Free VPNs
Authorities in Pakistan have urged a ban on free and unregistered VPNs, warning they pose a serious threat to national security. The proposal would restrict VPN...
