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May 31, 2025

Pakistan Expands Facial Recognition for Identity Security

Pakistan will transform its identity verification system with the introduction of facial recognition technology in different segments of society. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA […]
May 31, 2025

Millions of SIMs Blocked Over Expired CNICs

As part of a widespread crackdown, the Government of Pakistan has directed all telecom companies to immediately block SIMs registered against expired CNICs. The Ministry of […]
May 30, 2025

Pakistan to Launch Its Own Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

Pakistan has revealed plans to create a government-led Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, as announced by Bilal Bin Saqib MBE at the Bitcoin2025 conference in Las Vegas on […]
May 29, 2025

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 efficiency, and support the […]
May 27, 2025

FBR Scrambles to Meet Rs. 12.33 Trillion Tax Target

With just weeks remaining before the federal budget announcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making a last-ditch effort to achieve its revised tax revenue […]
May 26, 2025

Electricity Bills to Include EV Charging Fees Under New NEPRA Tariff

The NEPRA – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved a revised tariff structure for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), allowing them to charge Rs23.57 per […]
May 22, 2025

P@SHA Urges Stable IT Policies and Clear Taxes

The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to prioritize policy consistency and tax clarity for the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector in […]
May 21, 2025

IMF Demand for Used Vehicles Could Derail EV Future

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been said to have pushed Pakistan to relax bans on used car imports, a step that could undermine the nation’s […]
May 20, 2025

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 to […]
May 19, 2025

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 consultations with key stakeholders, the draft […]
May 18, 2025

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. […]
May 12, 2025

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 pivot […]

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