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July 11, 2025

President Zardari OKs Crypto Law Regulating Digital Finance

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 […]
November 9, 2024

Ethical Standards for AI

AI ethics means a way to develop content using artificial intelligence that is fair, transparent, accountable and aligns with human values. With the rapid growth of […]
April 11, 2025

Pakistan Sends Delegation for Tariff Talks

In response to the recent imposition of a 29% tariff on Pakistani exports by the United States, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced plans to dispatch […]
March 10, 2025

Govt Proposes Net Metering Cut to Ease Costs

The government is seeking a cut in net metering rates for new contracts to ease the financial load on electricity consumers, shared Federal Power Minister Owais […]
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 17, 2025

Fuel Watchdog Established During Middle Eastern Upheaval

With regional tensions running high in the Middle East, Pakistan has acted fast to protect its fuel economy by establishing a crisis committee headed by the […]
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 […]
February 28, 2025

Pakistan-UAE Agreements Strengthen Key Sector Ties

The recent signing of five cooperation agreements between Pakistan and the UAE signifies a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations, especially in key sectors like railways, […]
August 5, 2025

Steam and Itch.io Delist Games Amid Payment Provider Pressure

Visa and Mastercard faced backlash after they were accused of pressuring platforms to censor legal adult content. Both companies stated that they do not ban games […]
July 31, 2025

Pakistan Proposes Tax Exemption for US Tech Firms

As part of a strategic move to finalize a trade agreement with the United States, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has submitted a proposal to […]
August 16, 2025

FBR Limits Cash Payments to Rs 200,000

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially set a cap of Rs 200,000 on cash transactions for both retail purchases and e-commerce Cash on Delivery […]
May 6, 2025

Science Ministry Cuts 200+ Jobs in Restructuring Drive

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 […]

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