Pakistan Tech Firms Push Deeper Into Saudi Market
Pakistani tech firms head to LEAP 2026 in Riyadh seeking clients, partnerships and local offices, building on last year’s $9.74m in business and 78 leads...
Meta Agrees $16.68B Deal, Limits Teen Use Nationwide
Meta will pay up to $16.68 billion and impose daily limits and nighttime blocks for teen Facebook and Instagram users to settle claims states said platforms harmed...
IFC Backs Women Entrepreneurs With $10m Pakistan Loan
IFC’s $10m loan to ASA Microfinance Bank will expand credit for women entrepreneurs, addressing Pakistan’s $57.8bn MSME finance gap....
PM Shehbaz Orders Sweeping Reforms to Modernise Agriculture
PM Shehbaz Sharif approved sweeping agri reforms, NARC master plan, tech/AI push, and farmer support measures to boost productivity and exports. Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Pakistan to Mobilise One Million Youth for Development
PM Shehbaz Sharif will launch a one million youth initiative on November 9 to address education, health and environmental challenges....
Pakistan, Norway Forge Stronger Ties Across Security, Trade
Pakistan and Norway agreed to deepen cooperation on counter terrorism, migration, trade, climate and maritime affairs, praising Pakistan’s regional peace role...
Pakistan Shifts Toward Vertical, Greener Housing Under New Policy
Pakistan’s cabinet approves a 2026 housing policy prioritizing vertical, energy efficient construction, alongside Rs220bn in Apna Ghar loans, cybersecurity standards...
Punjab’s New Digital ID Plan for 15 Million Students
Punjab is launching permanent digital IDs for 15 million government school students to unify records, cut duplication and boost oversight....
Foreign Money Returns To Pakistan’s PSX
Foreign investors turned net buyers at PSX after 23 months, pumping in $34.4 million in July as banks led inflows....
Punjab’s Rahmat Card Goes Live On JazzCash
Punjab has begun digital disbursements under the CM Punjab Rahmat Card, with JazzCash delivering aid to selected widows and orphans after a computerized ballot Punjab...
