IMF Blocks Teacher Tax Relief, Tightens Fraud Arrests
The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to restore the 25% tax rebate for teachers and researchers starting July 2025, citing tax harmonisation...
E-Commerce Industry Urges Revisions to Budget 2025–26 Tax Measures
The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), Pakistan E-Commerce Association (PEA), and key digital stakeholders have urged the government to revise proposed tax...
Apple Explores Potential Bid for AI Startup Perplexity: Report
Apple is reportedly exploring a potential bid for AI search startup Perplexity, according to Bloomberg News. Internal discussions led by Apple’s M&A head Adrian...
KP Automates Fine Collection via Digital Muhasil App
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has successfully automated the fine collection system across the province, introducing greater transparency...
PTA Launches Free Wi-Fi & Digital Access Program for Students
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in partnership with PTCL.Official, Transworld Home, Nayatel, CYBERNET, and Wateen Telecom Limited, has launched a...
Zong Recognized for Exceptional Hajj Connectivity Services
Islamabad, Pakistan – June 19, 2025 – Zong, Pakistan’s leading digital innovation company, has received “Profound Appreciation for upholding the highest...
FBR Unveils Major Tax Reforms in Budget 2025–26
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced sweeping tax reforms in the Budget 2025–26, focusing on salaried individuals, property income, and digital transactions....
PTCL Group Wins Big at Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 with Six Accolades
@PTCL Group (PTCL and Ufone 4G) secured six prestigious wins at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2025, including Best Digital Campaign of the Year for their moving...
Finance Minister Backs Proposal to Raise Retirement Age Amid Pension Concerns
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has endorsed a proposal to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62 years to ease Pakistan’s rising pension burden. Speaking...
Secure Contactless Payments Launched by ABL, UnionPay & Paysys Labs
Allied Bank Limited (ABL), UnionPay International (UPI), and Paysys Labs have partnered to introduce tokenization technology for mobile Tap-and-Pay payments in Pakistan,...
JS Bank Advances Digital Agility with DWP and Cisco ACI Integration
DWP Technologies and JS Bank have entered a transformative three-year partnership to deploy Cisco’s cutting-edge Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), marking...
Meta Signs 20-Year Nuclear Energy Deal to Power AI Growth
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, reflecting Big Tech’s growing...
FBR Finalizes 18% Sales Tax on E-Commerce Platforms in Budget 2025-26
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on major online platforms such as Daraz, OLX, Zameen, and...
IMF Worried About Pakistan’s 2,000MW Bitcoin Mining Plan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s recent decision to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI...
Binance Academy, MoITT Begin Blockchain Education in Pakistan
In a major step toward digital transformation, Binance Academy has partnered with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan (MoITT) to launch a national blockchain...
SECP Proposes Framework to Regulate Algorithmic Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Concept Paper titled “Regulating Algorithmic Trading in Pakistan”, outlining a proposed...
Digitt Plus & TPL Insurance Launch Micro-Insurance Solutions
Digitt Plus has announced a strategic partnership with TPL Life Insurance Limited to introduce integrated micro-insurance solutions aimed at enhancing financial...
Pakistan Allocates 2,000MW for Bitcoin Mining & AI Data Centres
In a landmark move, Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin mining and AI data centres, marking a major step in its digital...
PPL Inaugurates Research and Training Center at UET
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has launched the Center of Excellence for Research, Development and Training (CERDT) at the University of Engineering and Technology,...
NCERT Issues Critical Warning on Firefox and Chrome Flaws
The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a high-severity advisory alerting users to zero-day vulnerabilities in the latest versions of Mozilla...
Onic Offers Free GPT-4o Premium to All Users
Onic Pakistan has made headlines by becoming Pakistan’s first digital telecom brand to offer GPT-4o Premium—OpenAI’s advanced AI model—free to all its users...
PSX Temporarily Suspends Trading in Systems Limited
The Pakistan Stock Exchange – PSX has announced a temporary suspension in the trading of Systems Limited (PSX: SYS) shares due to a change in the...
Pakistan Targets 30 Percent EV Sales by 2030
The Ministry of Industries has finalized a comprehensive National Electric Vehicle (NEV) policy aimed at transforming Pakistan’s transportation landscape. After...
Raqami to Launch Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Digital Bank
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank has received a restricted banking license from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to begin pilot operations as the country’s first fully...
State Life Partners with JS Bank to Expand Insurance Access Across Pakistan
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan – Official (SLIC), the country’s largest life and health insurer, has entered a strategic partnership with JS...
Sindh Launches Digital Overhaul of Education System
Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah has announced a significant move toward the full digitization of the province’s education sector. Speaking to ARY...
OpenAI Unveils Codex AI Revolution in Coding
OpenAI has introduced Codex, its most advanced AI coding agent, now accessible to ChatGPT Pro, Team, and Enterprise users. Designed for professional software development,...
IMF Ups Pakistan’s Surplus Target, Urges Spending Cuts
The International Monetary Fund has raised Pakistan’s primary budget surplus target to 1.6% of GDP for FY2025–26, up from 1% this year, signaling a strategic...
Pakistan Markets Set to Rally on Ceasefire and IMF Boost
The Pakistan Stock Exchange – PSX and the rupee (PKR) are expected to rebound sharply following a surprise ceasefire agreement with India and the International...
Huawei Launches First HarmonyOS Laptop, Marking Shift from Windows
Huawei has officially unveiled its first laptop running entirely on HarmonyOS, signaling a major departure from Microsoft Windows. Developed in response to US trade...
International Steels Limited Powers Ahead with 6.4MW Solar Project
International Steels Limited (ISL), a subsidiary of International Industries Limited, has successfully completed and activated a 6.4-megawatt solar power project...
Payoneer Revises Fee Structure for Pakistani Users
Payoneer has rolled out a new fee structure for users in Pakistan, impacting freelancers, businesses, and individual account holders. Effective immediately, the...
AHL Earns Dual Recognition for Market Leadership
Arif Habib Limited’s recent dual recognition is a testament to its unwavering commitment to client-focused innovation and operational excellence. In a highly competitive...
IMF Moves Forward With Pakistan Loan Review
Despite reported concerns raised by India, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proceeding with Pakistan’s loan program review as scheduled. IMF representative...
NADRA Launches Cost-Friendly, Smarter ID Cards
NADRA Pakistan has unveiled a new version of Pakistan’s national ID card—one that balances affordability with smart features. In a cost-saving move, the chip...
Illicit Trade Costs Pakistan Rs. 750 Billion Annually
Illicit trade is silently draining Pakistan’s economy. A new report by PRIME and TRACIT reveals that Pakistan loses Rs. 750 billion in tax revenue every year...
Pakistan Keeps Satellite Internet Market Open
Federal IT Minister Shaza Khawaja recently confirmed there’s no delay in Starlink’s licensing in Pakistan. Speaking to media, she clarified that a consultant...
Game Now Takes Center Stage: Jazz’s ‘Wow Summer Camp’ Event
On August 26, 2024, Jazz, a leading telecommunications company in Pakistan, hosted a landmark event at its Islamabad headquarters—the “Wow Summer Camp.” Held...