Policy 

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May 4, 2025

IMF Moves Forward With Pakistan Loan Review

Despite reported concerns raised by India, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proceeding with Pakistan’s loan program review as scheduled. IMF representative Mahir Binici confirmed that […]
March 23, 2025

Pakistan Grants Temporary NOC to Starlink

The Government of Pakistan has granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink by SpaceX, allowing it to move forward with launching satellite internet services […]
April 1, 2025

Punjab Launches Major Air Pollution Control Plan

The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP) to address worsening pollution. The initiative aligns with Punjab’s Smog […]
March 28, 2025

Huawei Empowers 60,000 Pakistanis with Hi-Tech Training

Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), has initiated a significant program to train Pakistani youth in advanced ICT skills. Reports indicate that […]
March 11, 2025

Pakistan Labels Cryptocurrency a ‘Strategic Asset’

According to an adviser to the finance minister, Pakistan is moving to embrace #cryptocurrency as a “strategic asset,” signaling a shift in its dgital finance plans, […]
May 12, 2025

IMF Ups Pakistan’s Surplus Target, Urges Spending Cuts

The International Monetary Fund has raised Pakistan’s primary budget surplus target to 1.6% of GDP for FY2025–26, up from 1% this year, signaling a strategic pivot […]
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 […]
July 15, 2025

PM Pushes For Action On $5bn Pak-Turk Trade Deal

Pakistan and Turkiye aim to grow annual trade to five billion dollars. This goal has been discussed many times, but little progress has been made. Now, […]
June 3, 2025

P@SHA Call for Tax Relief for IT Boom

Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has called on the government to provide tax-friendly measures in the next federal budget to spur growth in the IT industry. […]
August 14, 2025

IMF Delegation Visiting Pakistan by September End

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will arrive in Pakistan by the end of September for the next economic […]
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 […]
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 […]

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