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December 22, 2022

Ban. Unban. Repeat. The Censorship Ping Pong Debacle

Written by: Hamail Habib   An overview of the ping pong of decisions Previously given the green light by all three censor boards in Pakistan via […]
June 26, 2023

What if PayPal Existed in Pakistan?

Hey there, folks! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting journey, exploring the hypothetical scenario of PayPal, the renowned online payment platform, setting foot in […]
April 23, 2025

Pakistan Bets Big on Clean Energy Sukuk Bonds

The Government of Pakistan is gearing up to raise Rs52 billion through the issuance of green Sukuk bonds, aiming to fund three major clean energy projects […]
June 1, 2025

SECP Proposes Framework to Regulate Algorithmic Trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Concept Paper titled “Regulating Algorithmic Trading in Pakistan”, outlining a proposed framework to promote innovation […]
April 11, 2025

World Bank Invests $300M in Pakistan Mining

The IFC – International Finance Corporation, the private investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $300 million in debt financing to support Pakistan’s Reko Diq […]
May 28, 2023

National AI Policy: A Review

Ministry of IT and Telecom, in its efforts towards realization of the Digital Pakistan vision of the Government of Pakistan, introduced its first ever AI policy […]
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. […]
April 8, 2025

Government Move Could Halt 50% of Pakistan’s Telecom and ATMs

Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, told the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT, that revoking licenses of defaulting […]
April 29, 2025

Banks in Pakistan Gear Up for AI Regulations

Pakistan is moving towards regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence in its banking sector. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing a comprehensive framework to […]
May 22, 2025

P@SHA Urges Stable IT Policies and Clear Taxes

The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to prioritize policy consistency and tax clarity for the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector in […]
March 16, 2025

IMF Shows Contentment Towards Pakistan’s Progress

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized Pakistan’s substantial progress in implementing economic reforms under its current program. Discussions between IMF officials and Pakistani authorities have […]
March 22, 2025

Pakistan Seeks Foreign Investment in Mining at PMIF25

Pakistan is preparing to showcase its mineral wealth at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (#PMIF25), with Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, […]

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