Policy
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September 3, 2025
In a heated session of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, lawmakers expressed deep frustration over several unresolved issues […]
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 4, 2025
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 […]
August 5, 2025
Pakistan’s planned 5G launch has hit a roadblock as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) awaits clarity on both legal and regulatory fronts, the Competition Commission of […]
June 19, 2025
The federal government has decided to bring down the proposed sales tax on imported solar panels from 18 percent to 10 percent, following discussions with its […]
April 8, 2025
Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, told the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT, that revoking licenses of defaulting […]
February 28, 2025
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, […]
July 12, 2025
An Islamabad court has decided to temporarily suspend the earlier directive that had asked YouTube to block several Pakistani channels. This includes the popular channels run […]
June 16, 2025
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced sweeping tax reforms in the Budget 2025–26, focusing on salaried individuals, property income, and digital transactions. Surcharge for salaried […]
April 11, 2025
The IFC – International Finance Corporation, the private investment arm of the World Bank, has committed $300 million in debt financing to support Pakistan’s Reko Diq […]
June 1, 2025
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 […]
July 19, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the performance of all ministries will now be checked every two months based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). He […]