Policy
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June 17, 2025
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 6, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
May 30, 2025
Pakistan has revealed plans to create a government-led Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, as announced by Bilal Bin Saqib MBE at the Bitcoin2025 conference in Las Vegas on […]
May 31, 2025
As part of a widespread crackdown, the Government of Pakistan has directed all telecom companies to immediately block SIMs registered against expired CNICs. The Ministry of […]
March 23, 2025
The Government of Pakistan has granted a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink by SpaceX, allowing it to move forward with launching satellite internet services […]
April 11, 2025
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 […]
February 20, 2025
The Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan (MoIT&T) is actively engaging with PayPal to explore its entry into the Pakistani market. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb […]
May 29, 2025
The government is expanding digital payment options nationwide to reduce reliance on cash. This move aims to enhance financial transparency, improve transaction efficiency, and support the […]
June 22, 2025
Pakistan’s government has officially announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, commending his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal […]
November 9, 2024
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 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 […]