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May 25, 2023
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August 5, 2025
Published by Waleed Akber on August 5, 2025
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Visa and Mastercard faced backlash after they were accused of pressuring platforms to censor legal adult content. Both companies stated that they do not ban games […]
May 31, 2025
Published by Afifa Waqar Sherwani on May 31, 2025
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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 2, 2025
Faysal Bank Limited has signed an MoU with oladoc to provide free digital healthcare services to its home remittance account holders. This collaboration ensures that customers […]
February 21, 2025
Published by News Desk on February 21, 2025
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Ambassador Jiang Zaidong shared in a recent discussion that China is eager to strengthen its strategic partnership with Pakistan, ensuring meaningful progress for both nations. Speaking […]
August 8, 2025
Published by Shafaq Sheikh on August 8, 2025
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The government at last accepted what others suspected of months, a national firewall is being implemented to monitor and regulate internet traffic. Initially denying it the […]
May 6, 2025
Published by Afifa Waqar Sherwani on May 6, 2025
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In a surprising turn, former US President Donald Trump may extend the deadline for ByteDance to reach a deal concerning TikTok’s US operations. Initially set to […]
April 29, 2025
Published by Afifa Waqar Sherwani on April 29, 2025
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Pakistan is moving towards regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence in its banking sector. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing a comprehensive framework to […]
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. […]
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. […]
May 12, 2025
Published by Varda Shamshad on May 12, 2025
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange – PSX and the rupee (PKR) are expected to rebound sharply following a surprise ceasefire agreement with India and the International Monetary […]
May 29, 2025
Published by Zahra Durrani on May 29, 2025
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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 […]