HBL Partners With NCCPL To Boost Capital Markets
On August 6 2025 Habib Bank Limited (HBL) became the first commercial bank in Pakistan to formalize a partnership with the National Clearing Company of Pak...
How Pakistan’s AI Ambitions Can Drive Economic Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast emerging as a shaping power in the world economy, transforming sectors, enhancing productivity, and opening new vistas. In Pakistan,...
TikTok Sparks STEM Revolution Across Pakistani Screens
TikTok, in partnership with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan and the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, has launched a...
Pakistan and US Forge Strategic Crypto Policy Partnership
Pakistan and the United States have transcended traditional trade diplomacy and are now creating partnerships in the digital finance arena. On July 31, Bilal Bin Saqib...
Digital Democracy: Social Media, Misinformation, and Public Discourse in Pakistan
In an era where digital interconnectedness is redefining the manner in which societies operate, the concept of democracy has moved beyond the physical ballot box...
Neem and Meezan Bank Launch Shariah Finance Ecosystem
Neem, one of the leading embedded-finance platforms in Pakistan, has entered into an agreement with Meezan Bank Limited , the country’s leading Islamic bank....
URAAN Pakistan Formulates Blueprint for Economic Transformation 2024–29
Pakistan marks a pivotal moment with the launch of URAAN Pakistan, the National Economic Transformation Plan (2024–29), officially introduced on December 31, 2024....
Seeds of Change Grow with Alfalah and Engro
Engro Fertilizers (Engro Group) and Bank Alfalah Limited have partnered to introduce a revolutionary PKR 250 million financing program for farmers throughout Pakistan....
PTA Pushes Telcos to Weather the Storm
During Pakistan’s recurring monsoon problems, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has come to the fore, setting up the National Emergency Telecommunication...
Senate Urges Age Cap for Social Media
Pakistan’s Senate expedited a controversial proposal, the “Social Media (Age Restriction for Users) Bill 2025,” that would limit access to social...
P@SHA Urges Predictable Policies to Boost Investment
The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to unlock significant tech investment by ensuring consistent tax policies, smoother remittance...
Pakistan’s Gender Disparity Gap Widens: ILO Report
According to a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Pakistan has the biggest gap between men and women when it comes to employment in...
Pakistan Showcases Economic Recovery Progress to Moody’s
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, alongside key government and financial sector officials, presented comprehensive evidence to Moody’s Ratings on Pakistan’s...
Vietnam and Pakistan Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Investment
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Pham Tan Cong and Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan convened in Hanoi during the 5th session...
Pakistan’s Digital Future Hinges on Action: Aamer Ejaz
Pakistan finds itself on the cusp of a transformative digital revolution. With a young, tech-savvy population and rising digital participation across multiple sectors,...
Pakistan Sees Record $38.3 Billion in Remittances
Pakistan received a record $38.3 billion in workers’ remittances during FY25, marking a 27% surge from $30.3 billion in FY24, according to State Bank data released...
Pakistan Launches National AI Development Project
The federal government has rolled out a pioneering National AI Development Project that mobilizes twelve specialized working groups, each targeting a key sector...
PTA Global Replaces Asia-Pak as Lotte Chemicals Acquirer
Faisalabad-based Asia-Pak Investments Limited (APIL) and UAE-headquartered Montage Oil DMCC have agreed to acquire a 75.01% controlling stake in LOTTE Chemical Pakistan...
Faysal Bank Launches Inclusive Communication Guide
Faysal Bank Limited has introduced Pakistan’s first Inclusive Communication Guide, marking a pioneering stride in workplace inclusivity. Developed in collaboration...
UBL Becomes Second Most Valuable PSX Company
UBL – United Bank Limited has surged into the top five companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, clinching the third-place position with a market value of...
Azerbaijan Allocates $2 Billion Investment in Pakistan
Azerbaijan has committed to investing $2 billion across Pakistan’s energy and other economic sectors, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral...
Microsoft Exits Pakistan after 25 Transformative Years
Microsoft has formally ended its business operations in Pakistan after a 25-year presence, marking a significant shift in the country’s tech environment. The...
Faysal Bank Ratings Upgraded by VIS Credit
VIS Credit Rating Company Pvt Ltd. has once again affirmed Faysal Bank Limited’s long-term and short-term entity ratings at, maintaining a stable outlook as of...
The Bank of Punjab and Surfin Meta Unite for Digital Innovation
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has entered a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based Surfin Meta Digital Technologies to assess and potentially...
World Bank Appoints New Director for Pakistan
Bolormaa Amgaabazar has been appointed as The World Bank’s new Country Director for Pakistan, effective July 1, succeeding Najy Benhassine. The announcement was...
Merit Packaging Sells Assets to Kompass Pakistan
During an Extraordinary General Meeting on June 27, 2025, shareholders of Merit Packaging Limited – A Lakson Group Company (MPL) approved the sale of significant...
CPEC Power Projects Face Mounting Payment Crisis
Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs) operating under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are facing severe financial strain due to unpaid dues amounting...
Pakistan Launches First AI Data Center Karachi
Data Vault Pakistan has officially unveiled the country’s inaugural AI-centric data center in Karachi a landmark development aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s...
Neem and Jubilee Life Digitize Insurance Payments Nationwide
Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private-sector life insurer, has teamed up with the embedded finance platform Neem to digitize the insurance payment...
ABL Digitizes Railways with Nationwide POS Rollout
Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to modernize the payment infrastructure across Pakistan Railways by introducing advanced Point...
Transworld Home and Zindigi Launch Cashback Payments
Transworld Home and Zindigi have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Pakistan’s digital payment landscape. This collaboration introduces an...
Meezan and IBA-CEIF Train Future Islamic Financiers
Meezan Bank Limited and the Institute of Business Administration’s Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (IBA CEIF) have launched the second cohort of their...
Korea and Pakistan Strengthen Tech Training Partnership Initiative
Pakistan and South Korea have strengthened their collaboration in advanced technology and vocational education through a new Memorandum of Understanding signed at...
HBL and CRPL Launch Digital Supply Chain Financing
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has teamed up with CRPL to introduce a cutting-edge digital supply chain finance solution aimed at empowering businesses. The platform is...
Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan’s government has officially announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, commending his “decisive...
Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline by 90 Days
In a third executive move this year, President Trump has signed a new 90-day extension for ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations, postponing the impending...
Raqami and Haball Launch Shariah-Compliant SME Financing
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Haball to launch Shariah-compliant embedded finance solutions tailored specifically for Pakistan’s...
PayFast Integrates Google Pay for 5,000 Merchants
PayFast, a State Bank-licensed fintech in Pakistan, has officially rolled out Google Pay support across its merchant network. As the first payment gateway in the...
Careem Shuts Down Ride-Hailing Operations in Pakistan
Careem, the popular ride-hailing service owned by Uber, has announced it will be discontinuing its operations in Pakistan effective July 18, 2025. This decision...
Fauji Fertilizer Explores Strategic Investment in PIA
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), one of Pakistan’s leading conglomerates, has expressed its interest in acquiring a stake in the national flag carrier,...
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...