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April 24, 2026

Bank of Punjab Partners Stacks for Digital Remittances Innovation

Bank of Punjab partners with Stacks to explore blockchain remittances, including a stablecoin pilot, aiming to improve speed, cost, and transparency. The Bank of Punjab (BOP) […]
April 23, 2026

SpaceX’s $60B Deal With Pakistani Cofounder’s AI Startup

SpaceX is set to acquire Cursor, an AI code-generation startup co-founded by Pakistani-born Sualeh Asif, in a $60 billion deal. The acquisition underscores the growing influence […]
April 23, 2026

Government Probes Discos’ Costly Off-Grid Power Deals

The government has discovered that power distribution companies were purchasing electricity outside the national grid at exorbitant rates, violating merit order rules. An inquiry has been […]
April 22, 2026

IMF Sets 11 New Reform Conditions for Pakistan

IMF sets 11 new reform conditions for Pakistan ahead of a $1.2bn tranche, covering tariffs, taxation, SOEs, and economic reforms. Read more: IMF Chief Praises Pakistan […]
April 20, 2026

Pakistan Launches First Telecom Sector Green Sukuk

Pakistan has launched its first telecom-focused green sukuk worth Rs3 billion. The initiative will fund solar and battery solutions for telecom infrastructure. InfraZamin Pakistan Limited, in […]
April 20, 2026

AkzoNobel Nears Pakistan Exit Deal With Packages

AkzoNobel is nearing a deal to sell its Pakistan business to Packages Group. Final negotiations are underway after earlier valuation disagreements. AkzoNobel is close to finalising […]
April 19, 2026

Punjab Approves Free Google Certifications for Students

Punjab to offer free Google certifications to 100,000+ students, alongside IT labs, scholarships, and education reforms across colleges. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved free […]
April 18, 2026

SECP Grants BNPL Licence to Alibaba-Backed Koko Tech

SECP has granted a Buy Now Pay Later licence to Alibaba-owned Koko Tech Pakistan, marking a boost for digital lending in Pakistan. Securities and Exchange Commission […]
April 16, 2026

NBP Partners With ISTIQEME To Expand Digital Payments

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has partnered with ISTIQEME to deploy QR based payment solutions and strengthen Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem. To increase the use of […]
April 16, 2026

OGDCL Starts Production From Baragzai X-1 Well

OGDCL has begun production from the Baragzai X-1 well in Kohat. The development is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s domestic energy supply. Read more: OGDCL Achieves First […]
April 14, 2026

SECP Grants NBFC License to Alibaba-Linked Cocotech

Cocotech secures SECP license to launch BNPL in Pakistan, expanding digital credit access and drawing global fintech interest. Read more: SECP Raises Sahulat Account Investment Limit […]
April 14, 2026

WorldCall Appoints LSE Capital for Major Restructuring

WorldCall hires LSE Capital to steer restructuring, global expansion, and potential rebranding as it prepares major strategic changes. WorldCall Limited has appointed LSE Capital Limited as […]

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