July 12, 2025

Court Order Suspending Ban on Pakistani YouTube Channels

An Islamabad court has decided to temporarily suspend the earlier directive that had asked YouTube to block several Pakistani channels. This includes the popular channels run […]
July 11, 2025

President Zardari OKs Crypto Law Regulating Digital Finance

Pakistan has taken a major step toward regulating its digital financial space with the formal approval of the “Virtual Assets Act, 2025.” The Act was endorsed […]
July 10, 2025

FBR Enforces Tighter Restrictions on Business Cash Transactions

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shared new guidelines with businesses for the fiscal year 2026, aiming to discourage large cash transactions and encourage formal […]
June 30, 2025

PTV Fee Dropped from Electricity Bills by Government

The federal government has decided to remove the Rs. 35 monthly PTV fee that has long been included in electricity bills. This step will effectively halt […]
June 26, 2025

NEPRA Cuts Power Tariff, Electricity Bills to Drop

NEPRA – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a reduction in the base electricity tariff for the fiscal year 2025–26, bringing it down by Rs. […]
June 23, 2025

IMF Blocks Teacher Tax Relief, Tightens Fraud Arrests

The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to restore the 25% tax rebate for teachers and researchers starting July 2025, citing tax harmonisation concerns, FBR […]
June 23, 2025

E-Commerce Industry Urges Revisions to Budget 2025–26 Tax Measures

The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), Pakistan E-Commerce Association (PEA), and key digital stakeholders have urged the government to revise proposed tax and compliance measures in […]
June 22, 2025

Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan’s government has officially announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, commending his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal […]
June 21, 2025

Pakistan Leads the Way with New Electric Car Strategy

Pakistan has launched its National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, which has lofty targets to electrify 30% of all new car sales by the end of […]
June 21, 2025

PTA Launches Free Wi-Fi & Digital Access Program for Students

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in partnership with PTCL.Official, Transworld Home, Nayatel, CYBERNET, and Wateen Telecom Limited, has launched a six-month free Wi-Fi initiative across selected […]
June 19, 2025

Government to Reduce Solar Panel Tax Amid IMF Pressure

The federal government has decided to bring down the proposed sales tax on imported solar panels from 18 percent to 10 percent, following discussions with its […]
June 18, 2025

Punjab Fines of Rs 1 Million for Refusal of Digital Payment

The Punjab government is going tough on businesses that deny digital payments through its new Finance Bill. Any shop refusing debit or credit cards, mobile wallets, […]