June 12, 2025

Budget 2025 is a Death Knell for Pakistan’s IT Industry: P@SHA

According to the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), the federal Budget 2025-26 has overlooked some of the most critical needs of the IT and ITeS sector. […]
June 12, 2025

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 street […]
June 12, 2025

PTCL Leads Pakistan’s Digital Customer Service Shift

Pakistan is at a key turning point in its digital transformation journey. With over 240 million people, most of them under 30, the country has the […]
June 11, 2025

Digital Pakistan Soars as ICT Exports Hit $2.8B Milestone

Pakistan’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector achieved a landmark feat in FY 2025, with exports surging 23.7% to a record US $2.825 billion, according to the Pakistan Economic […]
June 11, 2025

Bold Moves in Budget 2025‑26: Pakistan’s Tug‑of‑War

In a high‑stakes session at the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the FY26 budget, striking a delicate balance between growth, austerity, and taxation. With […]
June 11, 2025

K‑Electric Scores Big With NEPRA Approving Rs50bn Write‑Off Win

K-Electric (KE) has won a big fight with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approving a Rs50.01 billion write-off pertaining to the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) period […]
June 10, 2025

Engro Connect Acquires Jazz Towers for $560M

In a landmark move, Engro Connect has acquired Jazz’s entire telecom tower portfolio, comprising 10,500 sites, for $560 million. The deal, approved by regulators and courts, […]
June 10, 2025

Pakistan’s Economic Performance: Gains and Misses

Pakistan’s GDP grew by 2.7% in FY 2024-25, falling short of the 3.6% target. Inflation dropped to 4.6%, marking economic stability, while the policy rate declined […]
June 9, 2025

Meta Signs 20-Year Nuclear Energy Deal to Power AI Growth

Meta has signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, reflecting Big Tech’s growing reliance […]
June 9, 2025

FBR Finalizes 18% Sales Tax on E-Commerce Platforms in Budget 2025-26

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on major online platforms such as Daraz, OLX, Zameen, and […]
June 8, 2025

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 fintech MNT-Halan. This […]
June 8, 2025

Raqami and Visa Spark Pakistan’s Islamic Banking Revolution

Raqami Islamic Digital Bank (RIDB) has teamed up with Visa to launch a comprehensive card portfolio, marking a bold step in supporting Pakistan’s first Islamic digital […]