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June 12, 2025

Budget 2025 is a Death Knell for Pakistan’s IT Industry: P@SHA

According to the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), the federal Budget 2025-26 has overlooked some of the most critical needs of the IT and ITeS sector. […]
April 13, 2025

Pakistan, Belarus Expand Partnership with Series of MoUs

Pakistan and Belarus have recently strengthened their bilateral relations by signing a comprehensive three-year roadmap (2025–2027) aimed at enhancing cooperation in various sectors, notably food security […]
April 1, 2025

Punjab Launches Major Air Pollution Control Plan

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 […]
November 13, 2025

Federal Government to Finalize Pakistan’s First 5G Auction

Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction, with the Auction Advisory Committee meeting expected this week. The decision will shape the rollout strategy for next-generation mobile services, with […]
July 31, 2025

Pakistan Unveils Virtual Asset Law Framework

The federal government of Pakistan has officially launched its virtual asset regulatory framework, marking a major step toward organizing and regulating the digital asset space including […]
February 26, 2025

Finance Minister Urges Open-Minded Crypto Approach

At the First Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 in Karachi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the need for greater digitisation in Pakistan’s banking sector. He urged authorities, […]
August 14, 2025

IMF Delegation Visiting Pakistan by September End

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation will arrive in Pakistan by the end of September for the next economic […]
August 10, 2025

US Approves Nvidia H20 Chip Exports to China

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 14, 2025

Trump Grants Tariff Relief to Tech Firms

The Trump administration has removed tariffs on several electronics imported mostly from China. The move benefits major tech companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and Dell Technologies, which […]
June 23, 2025

IMF Blocks Teacher Tax Relief, Tightens Fraud Arrests

The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to restore the 25% tax rebate for teachers and researchers starting July 2025, citing tax harmonisation concerns, FBR […]
September 19, 2025

Pakistan Can’t Outrun Climate Change But AI Can Help Us Outthink It

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 […]
July 10, 2025

FBR Enforces Tighter Restrictions on Business Cash Transactions

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shared new guidelines with businesses for the fiscal year 2026, aiming to discourage large cash transactions and encourage formal […]

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