SIMOSA Recognized as Pakistan’s Leading Lifestyle App
Jazz’s flagship self-care app, formerly known as Jazz World, has been rebranded as Simosa App short for “SIM One Stop App” with a modernized interface and...
Apple Unveils Permission Text for Child Safety
Apple is expanding its parental control features with a new tool called “Permission Text,” aimed at bolstering child safety and giving parents more oversight...
SECP Invites Feedback on VPS Rule Reforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has opened the floor for public consultation on proposed amendments to the Voluntary Pension System (VPS)...
Jazz Launches First National Tape-Ball Championship
In a bold and pioneering step, Jazz has introduced the country’s very first National Tape-Ball Tournament, aiming to bridge the informal yet passionate world of...
Halan Microfinance Bank Secures Nationwide License for Expansion
Halan Microfinance Bank, formerly Advans Pakistan, has received a nationwide expansion license from the State Bank of Pakistan following its acquisition by Egypt-based...
Raqami Launches Pakistan’s First Digital Islamic Bank
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank in partnership with Codebase Technologies, has launched Pakistan’s first fully digital Islamic retail bank. This pioneering initiative...
Standard Chartered and Emirates Partner to Elevate Experience
Standard Chartered Pakistan has partnered with Emirates to enhance client experience by offering exclusive travel-related benefits to premium banking customers....
IMF Permits Pakistan Tax Relief for Salaried Class
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to let Pakistan lower tax rates for the salaried class in its upcoming federal budget. This move, aimed at...
PM Reforms to Drive Economic Stability Forward
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government’s institutional reforms are key to steering Pakistan toward a more stable and competitive position...
Samsung and QistBazaar Launch Cash-Based BNPL Option
Samsung Electronics Pakistan has partnered with Qist Bazaar to introduce a cash-based Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option on its e-store. This collaboration enables...
Neem Partners with TPL Life to Expand Insurance
Neem has entered a strategic partnership with TPL Life Insurance Limited to broaden its insurance offerings. This collaboration aims to enhance Neem’s embedded...
Pakistan Grants First Blockchain Computing License
The Pakistani government has issued its first blockchain-based computing license to a local data center, marking a significant step in advancing the country’s...
Azerbaijan to Invest $2 Billion in Pakistan
Azerbaijan has announced a significant $2 billion investment in Pakistan, marking a milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. The announcement...
Government Pushes Digital Payments for Cashless Economy
The government is expanding digital payment options nationwide to reduce reliance on cash. This move aims to enhance financial transparency, improve transaction...
Google Expands Veo 3 Access via Gemini
Google has broadened access to its advanced video generation model, Veo 3, by integrating it into the Gemini app. This move allows more users to create...
Google Deepens TSMC Partnership for Tensor Chips
Google is strengthening its collaboration with TSMC to produce future generations of its custom Pixel Tensor chips. Moving away from Samsung’s foundry, the...
Reduced Hydel Output May Impact FY26 Tariffs
NEPRA has cautioned that lower hydropower generation could significantly influence the proposed electricity tariff adjustments for fiscal year 2025-26. The regulatory...
Visa Unveils Commercial Partners to Boost Fintech
Visa has launched the Commercial Integrated Partners program to accelerate innovation within the fintech ecosystem. This initiative brings together leading technology...
Telenor Pakistan Launches Next-Gen CMS Platform
Telenor Pakistan has introduced a Next-Generation Commission Management System (CMS) to streamline and enhance partner commission processes. This advanced system...
Alfalah Unveils Eatsy, Transforming Dining Payments
Bank Alfalah Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has launched Eatsy, the country’s first bank-led restaurant app, introducing a seamless and...
Ferozsons Eyes Barrett Hodgson Acquisition Deal
Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, a prominent Pakistani pharmaceutical company, is reportedly considering the acquisition of Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd through...
SBP Increases Capital Requirements for Microfinance Banks
On May 19, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant revision to the Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) for Microfinance Banks (MFBs), aiming...
IMF Flags Pakistan’s Rs1 Trillion Tax Gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over a projected tax revenue shortfall of up to Rs1 trillion for Pakistan in the fiscal year 2025–26....
Pakistan’s First AI Business Podcast by Behtari
Behtari Capital, a Lahore-based investment platform, has launched Pakistan’s first AI-generated business podcast, “The Behtari Podcast.” This innovative podcast...
Standard Chartered Launches 7th Women Tech Accelerator
Standard Chartered Pakistan has launched the 7th cohort of its flagship Future makers Women in Tech Accelerator, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs...
BankIslami and Sindh Fund Unite for SME Growth
BankIslami Pakistan Limited has partnered with the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) to boost financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Sindh....
Neem and EFU Life Embed Insurance Seamlessly
Neem, a leading embedded finance platform, has partnered with EFU Life Assurance Ltd., one of Pakistan’s premier life insurance providers, to revolutionize the...
ICMAP Proposes Crypto Framework and CBDC Roadmap
In early 2025, Pakistan’s Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) proposed a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrency adoption...
IMF Grants $2.3 Billion to Pakistan Despite India Revolts
On May 9, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.3 billion financial assistance package for Pakistan, comprising a $1 billion disbursement under...
Standard Chartered Wins $130M from Siemens Energy Mandate
Standard Chartered has launched a groundbreaking $130 million sustainability-linked trade finance facility for Siemens Energy, marking the first multi-country initiative...
sAi, and P@SHA Partner in $100M Tech Boost
In November 2023, sAi Venture Capital launched Pakistan’s first local currency venture capital fund in seven years, targeting a capital raise of $10 million...
Pakistan Issues Alert Over Suspected Indian Phishing
On May 6, 2025, Pakistan’s Cabinet Division issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory alerting all government departments to a suspected phishing campaign attributed...
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Worsens Amid India Tensions
Pakistan’s economic recovery in 2025 is facing significant challenges due to escalating tensions with India, following a deadly attack in Indian-administered...
Karandaaz and Vizpro Partner to Digitize SME Payments
Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with VIZPRO Pvt. Ltd. to digitize retailer-to-distributor payments, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and support small and...
Bank Alfalah Sells Securities Unit to Optimus
Bank Alfalah Limited has completed the divestment of its subsidiary, Alfalah Securities, to Optimus Capital Management. This strategic move aligns with Bank Alfalah’s...
Major Railway Stations are Getting ATMs Soon
Railways are actively enhancing passenger amenities across major stations, with the installation of ATMs being a significant focus. This initiative aims to provide...
Nexus and Renewables First Unite to Boost Pakistan’s Climate Tech
Renewables First , a prominent Pakistani think tank focused on energy and the environment, has partnered with New Energy Nexus , a global nonprofit supporting clean...
InfraZamin and SECP Push Green Financing via Markets
InfraZamin Pakistan and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP ), in collaboration with the British High Commission Islamabad and the Private...
MedIQ Raises $6M to Expand in GCC
MedIQ Smart Healthcare , founded by Dr Saira Siddique, has emerged as a pioneering health-tech startup in Pakistan, marking significant strides in digital healthcare...
Information Minister Spotlights Future Crypto Investment Prospects
A government Information Minister has recently expressed optimism about the potential for investment in the cryptocurrency sector. Highlighting the rapid growth...
Pakistan Urges Chinese Industry Relocation to Gwadar
Amid rising tensions and tariff disputes between the United States and China, Pakistan is urging Chinese companies to relocate their industries to Gwadar, a key...
JazzCash Plans Gulf Expansion for Remittance Growth
JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading fintech platform, is expanding its operations into the Gulf region to enhance cross-border remittance services for the Pakistani diaspora....
Pakistan and ASEAN Unite for Inclusive Digital Future
Pakistan has proposed forming a technology alliance with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), signaling its intent to foster deeper collaboration...
WhatsApp Supports Meta AI Amid Privacy Backlash
WhatsApp has endorsed the integration of Meta AI into its platform, despite rising privacy concerns among users and regulators. The AI feature, represented by a...
Jazz Introduces Leadership Principles for Digital Transformation
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has announced a strategic transformation to evolve from a traditional telecom company into a comprehensive Digital Service...
PEL and Panasonic Expand Smart LED Solutions Partnership
Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) has expanded its partnership with Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) to introduce a broader range of premium, smart...
P@SHA Seeks Decade-Long Tax Relief Boost
The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has formally requested the government to extend the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports...
PTA Starts VPN Licensing, Grants Three Licenses to Firms
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License category for...
SECP, Jazz Commit for Digital SME Growth
In a significant move to advance Pakistan’s digital economy and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the Chairman of the Securities and...
Ithmaar, GFH End Faysal Bank Deal Talks
In May 2024, Ithmaar Holding, which holds a 66.7% stake in Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), approved the proposed sale of 75% of its stake in FBL...