Sindh Launches Pakistan’s Largest Special Technology Zone
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched Pakistan’s largest Special Technology Zone (STZ) at Education City, calling it a “historic milestone”...
ADB Approves $410m Funding for Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $410 million financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Balochistan, one of the world’s largest untapped...
AI Projected to Add Rs24.9tr to Economy by 2030
Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could contribute Rs24.9 trillion (USD 88.31 billion) to Pakistan’s...
EU Digital Rules Stall Trade Deal with US
The European Union (EU) and the United States are struggling to finalize a joint trade statement because of disagreements over Europe’s strict digital rules, according...
Iran and Pakistan Sign Technology MOU
ran and Pakistan have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost cooperation in science and technology. The agreement was finalized during Iranian President...
FBR Limits Cash Payments to Rs 200,000
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially set a cap of Rs 200,000 on cash transactions for both retail purchases and e-commerce Cash on Delivery...
IMF Delegation Visiting Pakistan by September End
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will arrive in Pakistan by the end of September for the next...
Pakistan and Romania Plan Stronger Tech Collaboration
Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, met Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad to explore deeper cooperation in science, technology,...
SUPARCO and HBL Launch Satellite-Based Agri Lending
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Comission (SUPARCO) has partnered with HBL Microfinance Bank LTD to launch Pakistan’s first satellite-powered...
Pakistan Confirms Internet Firewall for Cybersecurity Purposes
The government at last accepted what others suspected of months, a national firewall is being implemented to monitor and regulate internet traffic. Initially denying...
Fridtjof Rusten Appointed CEO of Telenor Pakistan
Telenor has appointed Fridtjof Rusten as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. He will succeed Khurrum Ashfaque, who is set to take on...
Allied Bank Launches Metaverse Banking in Pakistan
Allied Bank has introduced Pakistan’s first metaverse-based banking experience, marking a major step forward in digital innovation. This initiative enables users...
Pakistan and US Explore Indus Basin Energy Reserves
Pakistan’s untapped oil and gas potential is under global spotlight following US President Donald Trump’s remarks about a joint energy development effort between...
Pakistan to Receive First US Oil Shipment in October
Pakistan is set to receive its first-ever shipment of US crude oil, as Cnergyico Pk Limited, the country’s largest oil refiner, finalizes an import deal with...
Pakistan Unveils Virtual Asset Law Framework
The federal government of Pakistan has officially launched its virtual asset regulatory framework, marking a major step toward organizing and regulating the digital...
Pakistan Proposes Tax Exemption for US Tech Firms
As part of a strategic move to finalize a trade agreement with the United States, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has submitted a proposal to...
Meta Appoints ChatGPT Creator as AI Lab Chief
Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao, one of the co-creators of ChatGPT and GPT-4, as the chief scientist of its new Superintelligence Lab. Announced by CEO Mark...
Starlink Faces First Global Internet Outage of 2025
In a surprising twist, Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, experienced its first-ever global blackout, leaving users worldwide without internet for...
China’s BYD to Assemble EVs in Pakistan by 2026
Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) giant Build Your Dreams (BYD) is all set to roll out its first locally assembled car in Pakistan by July or August...
PM Lauds FBR, Pushes for Further Reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the recent progress made by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), especially its efforts to modernize the tax system....
BankIslami Launches ‘Aik’ Digital Islamic Banking Platform
BankIslami has launched ‘Aik’, Pakistan’s first fully digital Islamic banking solution, making it easier for people to access Shariah-compliant financial services...
Mohsin Naqvi Launches Online Women’s Police Station and App
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated two major tech-driven public safety initiatives at the Islamabad Safe City Headquarters, the Online Women’s Police Station...
Pakistan and US Close to Final Trade Deal
Pakistan and the United States are close to finishing an important trade deal. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the talks in Washington were very positive,...
UBL Becomes First Pakistani Bank to Launch Sunday Banking
UBL – United Bank Limited has made a bold move by becoming the first bank in Pakistan to keep selected branches open on Sundays, adding an...
PM Shehbaz to Review Ministries Every Two Months
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the performance of all ministries will now be checked every two months based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)....
Pakistan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Tianjin
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tianjin, China. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation...
AJK Bank Signs Global Deal to Go Fully Digital
The Bank of Azad Jammu & Kashmir is officially stepping into the future. BAJK has signed a major tech partnership with the iConsult Consortium, a team...
NBP & Jubilee Life Bring New Insurance Plans for All
National Bank of Pakistan and Jubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd. have partnered up to launch two new financial protection plans that aim to bring insurance closer...