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June 3, 2025
Published by Afifa Waqar Sherwani on June 3, 2025
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. […]
May 25, 2023
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May 11, 2025
Published by Zahra Durrani on May 11, 2025
In early 2025, Pakistan’s Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) proposed a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrency adoption and the launch of a […]
May 6, 2025
Published by Afifa Waqar Sherwani on May 6, 2025
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In a sweeping decision by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), over 200 jobs are being eliminated as part of a major restructuring plan. The […]
April 7, 2025
Senior U.S. official Eric Meyer is landing in Islamabad from April 8–10, leading a multi-agency team to talk business, minerals, and security. His visit lines up […]
March 28, 2025
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 […]
May 12, 2025
Published by Varda Shamshad on May 12, 2025
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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 […]
July 11, 2025
Published by Aaleen Zainab on July 11, 2025
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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 […]
September 26, 2025
Published by Zahra Durrani on September 26, 2025
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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 […]
April 25, 2025
Published by Zahra Durrani on April 25, 2025
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WhatsApp has endorsed the integration of Meta AI into its platform, despite rising privacy concerns among users and regulators. The AI feature, represented by a persistent […]
July 2, 2023
Published by News Desk on July 2, 2023
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Unless a person has been living under a rock, they might know what has been transpiring in the political arena of Pakistan. The national assembly, via […]
March 4, 2025
Pakistan together with the IFC – International Finance Corporation’s support is focusing on climate resilience planning to boost capacity, secure climate funds, and push for sustainable […]