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December 29, 2025

Pakistan Privatizes GEPCO While IESCO FESCO Get Concessions

Pakistan will now privatize only Gujranwala Electric Power Company outright, while Islamabad Electric Supply Company and Faisalabad Electric Supply Company will be offered as concessions under […]
December 28, 2025

FBR Grants Tax Exemption on Chinese Imports From Gilgit

The FBR has exempted Chinese goods imported via Sost Dry Port into Gilgit-Baltistan from sales tax, income tax, and federal excise duty, effective immediately, within approved […]
December 14, 2025

Punjab Plans Own Provincial Electric Power Regulator

The Punjab government is moving to establish its own Electric Power Regulatory Authority by June 30, 2026 to locally regulate tariffs, licenses and service standards. Officials […]
December 3, 2025

Pakistan Officials Push Ban on Free VPNs

Authorities in Pakistan have urged a ban on free and unregistered VPNs, warning they pose a serious threat to national security. The proposal would restrict VPN […]
December 1, 2025

Finland Closing Pakistan Embassy Again In 2026

Finland will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2026 due to limited commercial ties and political developments. The closures are part of Finland’s […]
November 30, 2025

Pakistan Unveils Cybersecurity Act 2025 to Safeguard Digital Frontier

Pakistan has passed the Cybersecurity Act 2025, establishing a nationwide cyber-defence framework to protect critical digital infrastructure. The law creates a dedicated authority and expands cyber-response […]
November 13, 2025

Federal Government to Finalize Pakistan’s First 5G Auction

Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction, with the Auction Advisory Committee meeting expected this week. The decision will shape the rollout strategy for next-generation mobile services, with […]
November 6, 2025

Pakistan to Announce 5G Spectrum Policy Soon

Pakistan is set to announce its long-awaited 5G spectrum policy to enhance digital access nationwide. IT Minister Shaza Fatima said the upcoming policy aims to boost […]
November 1, 2025

Smart Meter Prices Slashed, Rs25B Saved

The Ministry of Energy Power Division announced Friday that strategic interventions have reduced single-phase smart meter prices from Rs20,000 to Rs15,000, creating estimated annual savings of […]
September 27, 2025

Government Releases Rs. 8.6 Billion for IT Ministry Projects

The federal government has released Rs. 8.6 billion for the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan (MoITT) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) during the […]
September 26, 2025

Raast QR Subsidy Powers Cashless Pakistan Drive

The Government of Pakistan has approved a Rs 3.5 billion subsidy to promote wider adoption of Raast QR payments and advance the country’s transition toward a […]
September 21, 2025

Pakistan Launches Competitive Power Market Reform

Pakistan has formally launched stakeholder consultations for its Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM), a major move to open up its power market. The Independent System […]

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