December 7, 2025

Government Fast-Tracks Energy Boost for Gilgit-Baltistan and Gwadar

The government has approved an accelerated plan to resolve chronic power shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan and Gwadar, prioritising solar and grid-stability projects. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has […]
December 7, 2025

BankIslami Boosts Saudi-Pakistan Ties in Riyadh

BankIslami hosted a strategic reception in Riyadh honouring Ahmad Farooq, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, reinforcing decades-long bilateral trust. The event reaffirmed BankIslami’s commitment to Islamic […]
December 6, 2025

Pakistan Charts Path for Regulated Digital Asset Future

Pakistan convened a high-level meeting with Binance CEO Richard Teng, government officials, and banking leaders to advance its National Digital Asset Framework. The session focused on […]
December 6, 2025

Najd Gateway Seeks Full Control of Samba Bank Pakistan

Saudi investment firm Najd Gateway Holding Company has made a non-binding offer to acquire Saudi National Bank’s 84.51% stake in Samba Bank Pakistan. The deal, subject […]
December 5, 2025

Government Promises Reforms on Used Car Imports Amid Alarm

The Ministry of Industries has assured local auto assemblers that undervalued customs assessments and unchecked imports of used vehicles will be addressed through new legislation and […]
December 5, 2025

Bank Alfalah Accepts Ghazanfar Bank Afghanistan Deal

Bank Alfalah has agreed to a preliminary offer from Afghanistan’s Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its operations in the country. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals and […]
December 5, 2025

Standard Chartered Secures EMAAR Pakistan Banking Mandate

Standard Chartered Pakistan has been appointed as EMAAR Pakistan’s working capital banking partner, strengthening ties between finance and real estate. The mandate includes mortgage solutions for […]
December 4, 2025

The Cult of Performative Online Aestheticism

Introduction: Subcultures and Manufactured Identities The internet’s obsession with performance and aesthetics may have gone too far. It seems as though every few weeks we exit […]
December 4, 2025

Pakistan Pushes Full Implementation of D-8 PTA

Pakistan has reiterated its determination to boost economic ties within the D-8 bloc by advocating full implementation of the Preferential Trade Agreement to enhance intra-bloc trade, […]
December 4, 2025

Telenor, UNICEF Conclude Three-Year Child Online Safety Partnership

Three years, one shared mission, and safer screens for children. Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF wrapped up their child online protection partnership, spotlighting progress, youth voices, and […]
December 4, 2025

Pakistani Firms Head to Dhaka Leather Trade Expo

Pakistan is stitching trade back into its regional playbook. Fifteen local companies are showcasing leather strength at a major Dhaka expo, using commerce as a confidence-builder […]
December 4, 2025

Faysal Bank Launches Pakistan’s First Co-Badged Card

Faysal Bank has launched Pakistan’s first PayPak–Mastercard Co-Badged Debit Card, combining local reliability with global acceptance. This milestone supports SBP’s vision for a secure, interoperable payments […]
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