Policy
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June 3, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government’s institutional reforms are key to steering Pakistan toward a more stable and competitive position in the global economy. […]
June 3, 2025
Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has called on the government to provide tax-friendly measures in the next federal budget to spur growth in the IT industry. […]
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 […]
May 31, 2025
Pakistan will transform its identity verification system with the introduction of facial recognition technology in different segments of society. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
May 27, 2025
With just weeks remaining before the federal budget announcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making a last-ditch effort to achieve its revised tax revenue […]
May 26, 2025
The NEPRA – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved a revised tariff structure for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), allowing them to charge Rs23.57 per […]
May 22, 2025
The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to prioritize policy consistency and tax clarity for the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector in […]
May 21, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been said to have pushed Pakistan to relax bans on used car imports, a step that could undermine the nation’s […]
May 20, 2025
On May 19, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant revision to the Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) for Microfinance Banks (MFBs), aiming to […]