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November 15, 2025

Neem, DigiKhata Partner to Empower Pakistan’s SMEs

Neem has partnered with DigiKhata to bring instant, secure payouts to millions of SMEs in Pakistan, simplifying cash flow and financial operations. This collaboration strengthens merchant […]
November 14, 2025

PTA Starts Licensing VPN Providers Under CVAS-Data Regime

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started issuing licences to Virtual Private Network (VPN) providers under the reinstated Class Value Added Services (CVAS-Data) framework. The move […]
November 14, 2025

Maple Leaf Cement Plans Acquisition of Pioneer Cement

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) has signaled its intention to acquire Pioneer Cement, a move expected to raise its production capacity from the current eight […]
November 14, 2025

PBS Signs New Data Sharing Agreements

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has signed new data-sharing agreements with major government bodies during DataFest 2025. The partnerships aim to improve access to reliable data […]
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 […]
November 13, 2025

World Bank Backs Punjab’s Entry into Carbon Market

The World Bank has invited Punjab to step onto the global carbon trading stage, praising Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as a “climate warrior” and offering full […]
November 12, 2025

Pakistan Bears Qatar Energy LNG Price Losses

Qatar Energy agreed to divert 24 LNG cargoes to the open market in 2026, with Pakistan bearing any price differential losses. Pakistan State Oil will finalize […]
November 12, 2025

ECC Delays Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Reko Diq Approval

The Economic Coordination Committee postponed the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal-Reko Diq export plan over arbitration disputes. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs must revise the framework after […]
November 12, 2025

Pakistan Unveils Industrial Policy to Boost Investment

Pakistan is preparing to unveil its first-ever Industrial Policy, aimed at revitalising the industrial sePakistan is preparing to unveil its first-ever Industrial Policy, aimed at revitalising […]
November 11, 2025

SBP Mandates Digital Onboarding for Pakistani SMEs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has mandated commercial banks, microfinance banks, and DFIs to implement end-to-end digital onboarding for SMEs under revised prudential regulations. This […]
November 10, 2025

KCCI, LCCI Unite to Power Pakistan’s Economic Revival

Pakistan’s two biggest business hubs are swapping rivalry for partnership. By joining hands, Karachi and Lahore’s chambers aim to turn economic frustration into coordinated action—one strategy […]
November 10, 2025

Air Link’s Acer Laptop Launch Stalled by Missing Code

Air Link’s grand debut in laptop assembly has stumbled over the dullest yet deadliest hurdle in trade — a missing HS code. Without it, the company […]

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