Policy
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January 23, 2025
The National Assembly Standing Committee on #IT and Telecom has given the green light to the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024, setting the stage for digital […]
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 28, 2023
The Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, led a roundtable conference with IT and Telecom sector stakeholders to improve digital exports and promote […]
June 9, 2025
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on major online platforms such as Daraz, OLX, Zameen, and […]
May 19, 2022
As per the latest reports, the government has plans to double the regulatory duty on imported handsets. The decision is being driven by the need to […]
August 10, 2025
On August 8, 2025, the US commerce department began issuing licenses to NVIDIA to export its h20 chips to China, removing a major obstacle to a […]
April 6, 2025
International Monetary Fund has launched its second Corruption and Governance Diagnostic Mission to Pakistan. This mission runs until April 14 and includes meetings with over 30 […]
April 25, 2025
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 […]
March 4, 2025
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, making them sustainable for long-term use. Examples include sunlight, wind, water, and biomass. These […]
July 15, 2025
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, […]
April 3, 2025
The United States has imposed a 29% tariff on Pakistani goods as part of President Donald Trump’s broader trade policy aimed at addressing global trade imbalances. […]
April 1, 2025
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 […]
