Telcos Seek Review of SIM Blocking Policy
In early 2024, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan announced plans to block the mobile phone SIM cards of approximately 506,671 individuals who failed...
IMF Approves $1.3B Loan for Climate Resilience
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan, introducing a new 28-month, $1.3 billion loan under the Resilience and...
JS Global Launches Shariah-Compliant Trading Terminal
JS Global Capital Ltd. has launched Pakistan’s first Shariah-Compliant Trading Terminal, making Islamic investing more accessible. Integrated within JS Investments,...
Foreign And Domestic Debt Reach Record Highs
Pakistan’s debt continues to rise, with both domestic and external liabilities increasing, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The country must repay $30.6...
EasyPaisa Introduces Digital Insurance Platform
easypaisa digital bank has introduced its digital insurance marketplace, making it easier and more affordable for millions of Pakistanis to access insurance. This...
FinVolution Enters Pakistan with Daira Launch
Chinese fintech group FinVolution has made its debut in Pakistan with Daira, a new lending platform offering low-interest, flexible loans. Its key selling point...
PM Launches ‘Digital Youth Hub’ to Foster Professional Opportunities
Shehbaz Sharif just rolled out the “Digital Youth Hub” (Prime Minister’s Youth Programme) in Islamabad, aiming to get Pakistan’s young talent working...
Microsoft Raises Prices And Scales Back Data Centers.
Just a day after Alibaba Group raised concerns about a potential AI bubble, Microsoft is reevaluating its AI infrastructure expansion. The company has decided to...
Huawei Empowers 60,000 Pakistanis with Hi-Tech Training
Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), has initiated a significant program to train Pakistani youth in advanced ICT skills....
JS Bank, Al Ansari Unveil Millionaire Remittance Reward Drive
JS Bank has expanded its partnership with Al Ansari Exchange, a leading UAE exchange company, to enhance cross-border remittance services for Overseas Pakistanis....
