Policy
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July 10, 2026
The ITU launched a Focus Group at the AI for Good Summit to build global frameworks ensuring AI agents remain identifiable, accountable, and human-controlled.
July 3, 2026
SBP ends two remittance incentive schemes while retaining free eligible remittance transfers for overseas Pakistanis.
July 1, 2026
Punjab plans wastewater treatment plants in every city while upgrading water supply, sewerage and sanitation infrastructure.
June 28, 2026
The Netherlands lobbied Washington against the MATCH Act, which would cut ASML's remaining China access; threatening billions in revenue and global chip supply chains.
June 16, 2026
The FBR has proposed a real-time banking data-sharing system under the Finance Bill 2026-27 to improve tax compliance and identify potential cases of tax evasion.
June 16, 2026
The federal government has proposed a 5% withholding tax on income earned by social media influencers through digital platforms under the Finance Bill 2026.
June 15, 2026
Anthropic has disabled its top tier Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a U.S. export-control order limiting foreign access over an alleged “jailbreak,” calling the action disproportionate.
June 15, 2026
SBP expands Apna Ghar housing finance scheme, enabling overseas Pakistanis, government employees, and developer-led projects to access funding.
June 8, 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a policy brief highlighting Pakistan’s vulnerability to prolonged inflation due to structural economic weaknesses. Read more: ADB Approves $10–12bn […]
June 4, 2026
PM Shehbaz Sharif says the upcoming budget will include measures to document the informal economy, while highlighting export-led growth, tax reforms, and private sector engagement.
June 4, 2026
MoITT and operators push for tax cuts, duty relief and exemptions to unlock 5G investment, expand fibre and make smartphones affordable nationwide.
May 30, 2026
Government plans a dedicated Wapda Security Force to protect critical water projects and Chinese workers across Pakistan.
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