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March 8, 2026
ECC approves revised power contracts expected to save Rs163bn and clears Rs235bn in outstanding payments to power producers. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved revised […]
February 26, 2026
A Senate panel has cleared the Virtual Assets Bill 2025, paving the way for formal oversight of digital assets in Pakistan. Read more: PVARA Launches Regulatory […]
February 22, 2026
FBR orders POS installation in over 14 sectors, bringing hospitality, healthcare, clubs and education services under nationwide digital tax monitoring. Read more: SBP Launches Cyber Shield […]
February 15, 2026
IMF says Pakistan’s proposed power tariff overhaul must protect middle- and lower-income households as reforms under the $7bn EFF risk raising inflation. Read more: IMF to […]
January 25, 2026
Punjab has launched a Rs.36.12 billion climate-smart mechanisation programme with ADP support. Farmers will receive a 30% subsidy on machinery to boost productivity and reduce costs. […]
January 6, 2026
Pakistan has approved a national electronics manufacturing policy aimed at expanding local production and reducing reliance on imported electronic goods. Read more: China’s BYD to Assemble […]
January 4, 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs.13 trillion through conventional and Shariah-compliant operations to manage liquidity. It has also announced a government securities auction to calendar […]
December 29, 2025
Pakistan will now privatize only Gujranwala Electric Power Company outright, while Islamabad Electric Supply Company and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company will be offered as concessions under […]
December 28, 2025
The FBR has exempted Chinese goods imported via Sost Dry Port into Gilgit-Baltistan from sales tax, income tax, and federal excise duty, effective immediately, within approved […]
December 14, 2025
The Punjab government is moving to establish its own Electric Power Regulatory Authority by June 30, 2026 to locally regulate tariffs, licenses and service standards. Officials […]
December 3, 2025
Authorities in Pakistan have urged a ban on free and unregistered VPNs, warning they pose a serious threat to national security. The proposal would restrict VPN […]
December 1, 2025
Finland will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2026 due to limited commercial ties and political developments. The closures are part of Finland’s […]
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