Mobilink Bank Moves to Acquire Apna Microfinance Bank
Mobilink Microfinance Bank announces its intention to acquire shares and control of Apna Microfinance Bank, formally initiating the takeover process. Read more:...
Petrol Shipments Arrive at Port Qasim
Four petrol-laden ships arrive at Port Qasim as Pakistan responds to fuel shortages triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Four petrol-laden vessels have arrived...
Karachi Port Handles UAE Transhipment Cargo
Karachi Port begins handling UAE-bound transhipment cargo after shipping disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Karachi Port Trust has begun handling...
Chinese Conglomerate Eyes $10bn Pakistan Investment
A Chinese conglomerate is considering investing up to $10bn in Pakistan across mining, advanced technology, and industrial development A delegation from Aerospace...
IMF Satisfied with Pakistan’s Reform Progress
IMF expresses satisfaction with Pakistan’s macroeconomic progress under EFF and RSF but flags revenue shortfalls and reform delays as medium-term risks. The International...
Mobilink Bank, SEDF Partner for MSME Financing
Mobilink Bank and Sindh Enterprise Development Fund partner to unlock PKR 1bn in MSME financing, supporting priority sectors across Sindh. Read More: VEON Invests...
PTA Urges Responsible Online Conduct Amid Tensions
PTA urges citizens to avoid sharing unverified or inflammatory content online, warning of legal action amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The Pakistan Telecommunication...
Zindigi Digitises Rawalpindi’s Saddar Bazar
Zindigi and SBP Rawalpindi digitise Saddar Bazar through Raast QR, advancing financial inclusion and accelerating Pakistan’s transition toward a cashless economy....
FBR to Strengthen Integrity Cell Under IMF Programme
Pakistan’s FBR will strengthen its Integrity Management Cell, digitise corruption complaints, and publish anonymised data as part of IMF-backed governance reforms...
CPP Approves FWBL Acquisition Deal
The CCP approves Eve Holdings’ acquisition of First Women Bank Ltd under Pakistan’s privatisation process, citing no competition concerns. Read more: Pakistan-UAE...
Pakistan-US Talks Focus on Minerals, Energy Cooperation
Pakistan and the US reaffirm strategic ties in Washington, prioritising minerals, energy investment, counterterrorism, and Gaza diplomacy cooperation. Read more:...
FBR Expands POS Mandate Across Sectors
FBR orders POS installation in over 14 sectors, bringing hospitality, healthcare, clubs and education services under nationwide digital tax monitoring. Read more:...
Pakistan, Netherlands Sign Water Cooperation MoU
Pakistan and the Netherlands sign an MoU to strengthen water resource planning, capacity building and climate resilience through technical cooperation. Pakistan...
PM Reaffirms Support for IAEA Role
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for the IAEA’s peaceful nuclear mandate, as INMOL Lahore is designated an IAEA collaborating centre. Read more:...
IMF Flags Inflation Risk in Tariff Plan
IMF says Pakistan’s proposed power tariff overhaul must protect middle- and lower-income households as reforms under the $7bn EFF risk raising inflation. Read...
Jazz Leads Pakistan’s Telecom Race as Speedtest Rankings Signal a Shift Toward Experience
Pakistan’s telecom market is now competing on experience. The latest Speedtest Connectivity Report covering July to December 2025 offers a data-driven snapshot...
World Bank Reaffirms $20bn Pakistan Programme
The World Bank reaffirms its commitment to Pakistan’s $20bn development programme, backing reforms and focused implementation under the Country Partnership Framework....
Pakistan Seeks Stronger Ties With Japan
PM Shehbaz Sharif seeks to strengthen Pakistan-Japan relations after Sanae Takaichi’s re-election, signalling continuity and deeper bilateral cooperation. Read...
Pakistan, Canada Stress Trade, Investment Cooperation Talks
Pakistan and Canada reaffirm commitment to deepen trade and investment ties, identifying new cooperation areas as bilateral relations gain momentum. Read more: Pakistan–Canada...
Pakistan Cotton House, Uzbekistan Sign Textile MoU
Pakistan’s Cotton House and Uzbekistan’s textile agency sign an MoU to strengthen production, compliance and exports, integrating Uzbek firms into global supply...
PM, World Bank Agree to Fast-Track CPF Project Delivery
PM Shehbaz Sharif and World Bank President Ajay Banga agree to accelerate CPF projects, strengthen oversight and mobilise private capital to support reforms. Read...
PIA Signs Cargo Partnership With Air France-KLM
PIA partners with Air France-KLM to expand cargo access across Europe and the US, as privatisation and new international routes signal a renewed global push. Read...
Paksat, China’s Geespace Partner to Expand Satellite Connectivity
Paksat International has signed a cooperation agreement with China’s Geespace to expand satellite-based connectivity in Pakistan. Read more: Pakistan Launches...
Pakistan, Azerbaijan Move Closer to $2bn Investment Deal
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to fast-track a $2 billion investment agreement to deepen economic cooperation. Read more: Pakistan, Azerbaijan Partner on Asan...
HEC Launches Maktab to Digitise Student Records
Pakistan has launched the Maktab system to digitally track student records from enrolment to degree. The HEC-led platform will initially cover 25 public universities,...
Punjab Makes AI Mandatory in Schools, Governance Drive
Punjab has made artificial intelligence mandatory in schools as part of a major digital reform push. The province will establish a Google Tech Valley advisory board...
Punjab Launches Rs36bn Climate-Smart Farm Subsidy
Punjab has launched a Rs.36.12 billion climate-smart mechanisation programme with ADP support. Farmers will receive a 30% subsidy on machinery to boost productivity...
Nestlé Announces $60 Million Expansion Investment in Pakistan
Nestlé will invest an additional $60 million in Pakistan to expand its operations. The company plans to use Pakistan as a regional manufacturing and export hub,...
Nepra Flags Grid Overloading, Urges Urgent Upgrades
Nepra has warned that Pakistan’s transmission system suffers from chronic overloading and underutilisation. Over half of grid transformers are operating beyond...
Wateen, Nayatel Partner To Strengthen National Connectivity
Wateen Telecom has signed a strategic connectivity partnership with Nayatel to support its expanding network. Read more: Wateen And BOP Launch Banking AI Factory...
PIA, Garuda Indonesia Sign Cargo Export Deal
PIA has signed a cargo agreement with Garuda Indonesia to support Pakistani exporters. The deal will provide reliable access to global markets via Jeddah and Kuala...
SBP Allows Exchange Firms Access to Raast
The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed exchange companies to use Raast for home remittances. Beneficiaries can now receive funds directly into bank accounts and...
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...
