May 21, 2025

Pakistan, Deloitte Discuss Critical Minerals, Energy Reforms

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met today with a senior delegation from Deloitte, led by Richard Longstaff, Managing Director and Head of Energy […]
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 21, 2025

5G Auction Postponed Amid Telenor-PTCL Merger Uncertainty

Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction is likely to face a delay of at least four months. This postponement is largely attributed to the Competition Commission of […]
May 21, 2025

Zong Hosts Awareness Session with NOWPDP to Promote Disability Inclusion

In a significant step toward fostering a more inclusive workplace, Zong hosted an impactful awareness session in collaboration with NOWPDP (Network of Organizations Working with People […]
May 20, 2025

Ferozsons Eyes Barrett Hodgson Acquisition Deal

Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, a prominent Pakistani pharmaceutical company, is reportedly considering the acquisition of Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd through a partnership with a local consortium. […]
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 20, 2025

Fuze Targets Pakistan as MENA Expansion Accelerates

Fuze, the top digital assets infrastructure platform in the MENA region, has expanded into Pakistan as part of its overall regional growth plan. Having started operations […]
May 20, 2025

Vopy Joins Pakistani Bank for Freelancer Payments

Swedish fintech company Vopy AB has collaborated with one of Pakistan’s top digital banks to introduce a special cross-border payment solution for freelancers. The move is […]
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 19, 2025

Raqami to Launch Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Digital Bank

Raqami Islamic Digital Bank has received a restricted banking license from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to begin pilot operations as the country’s first fully […]
May 19, 2025

ABHI, UAE Firm Partner for Overseas Wage Access

Abhi (YC S21), through its Middle East chapter, has joined hands with LuLu Financial Holdings, a renowned global financial services group, to promote financial inclusion and […]
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. […]