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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 […]
September 21, 2025
Published by Zahra Durrani on September 21, 2025
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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 […]
September 19, 2025
Pakistan is reeling from another season of devastating monsoon floods. Since late June 2025, nearly 1,000 people have lost their lives and more than three million […]
September 15, 2025
Published by Syeda Minahil Shah on September 15, 2025
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched its draft framework for issuing licenses for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), with a view to tightening regulation but keeping national […]
September 12, 2025
Published by Syeda Minahil Shah on September 12, 2025
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Pakistan is moving step by step towards the formation of social media Regulatory Authority, an entity with the goal of addressing online scams, bullying, and abuse […]
September 6, 2025
Published by Shafaq Sheikh on September 6, 2025
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to ensure that at least 25 percent of their branch networks are […]
September 5, 2025
Published by Syeda Minahil Shah on September 5, 2025
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Karachi’s transport future was in the spotlight on Wednesday as a senior delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met with Sindh’s Senior Minister and Minister […]
September 3, 2025
Published by Miangul Saad Sikander on 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 […]
September 2, 2025
Published by Waleed Akber on September 2, 2025
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The SECP has asked its licensed institutions to help grow Shariah‑compliant financial services. The drive aligns with the constitutional aim to gradually eliminate Riba from finance. […]
August 30, 2025
Published by Shafaq Sheikh on August 30, 2025
Pakistan has taken a landmark step toward becoming a digitally connected nation as the government advances the Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan’s National Fibrisation Plan. […]
August 19, 2025
Published by Syeda Minahil Shah on August 19, 2025
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The Senate decided to withdraw the controversial social media prohibition bill on children under 16 after opposition from other ministries. The original bill, introduced by PPP […]
August 18, 2025
Published by Shafaq Sheikh on August 18, 2025
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The European Union (EU) and the United States are struggling to finalize a joint trade statement because of disagreements over Europe’s strict digital rules, according to […]
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