PTA Raids Mansehra Shops in Crackdown on IMEI Tampering

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant effort to combat IMEI tampering and the sale of cloned mobile devices, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Abbottabad,…

SECP Allows Microfinance Companies to Join “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” Scheme

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move toward promoting affordable housing and financial inclusion, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved regulatory relaxations allowing…

Jazz-Engro Infrastructure Partnership Gets Final Regulatory Approvals

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Jazz Pakistan has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its strategic Jazz-Engro infrastructure partnership, solidifying a transformative move aimed at improving telecom infrastructure and boosting…

Pak Crypto Council CEO Discusses Regulatory Future with Pakistan Army Chief

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a significant move towards a digital future, Pakistan is aligning itself with global trends by exploring the transformative potential of crypto and AI in…

X Outage Affects Global Users; Hillsboro Fire Possibly Linked

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A widespread X outage (confirmed by DownDetector) disrupted global users on Thursday, as well as partially into Friday, affecting messaging features across the platform. While…

SBP Approves UBL Share Split to Boost Market Liquidity

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially approved the proposed UBL share split, paving the way for United Bank Limited (PSX: UBL) to restructure…

IMF Refutes Claims Pakistan misused Bailout Funds against India

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has firmly rejected claims by Indian media that Pakistan may use EFF funds for military purposes, affirming that the…

Higher Tax Likely on Packaged Food (Milk, Chips) in Budget 2025-26

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an effort to boost fiscal revenue without burdening low-income groups, the federal government is set to impose Federal Excise Duty (FED) and additional sales…

CAT Sends Pak Sugar Mills Rs.44bn Cartelisation Case Back to CCP

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) on Friday remanded the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) cartelisation case back to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for…

Turkish Coca-Cola İçecek To Fund Ravi River Project

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a renewed effort to promote water sustainability in Pakistan, Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) Pakistan has announced new funding for the Restoring River Ravi Project, reinforcing…

Govt to Slap 18% Sales Tax on Imported Raw Materials in Double Tax Shock

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that the government will soon impose an 18% sales tax on imported raw materials for exports,…

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KP Tourism Authority Blacklists Private Bank for Business Guarantee Deposits

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PESHAWAR: In a significant regulatory update, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Culture & Tourism Authority officially blacklisted a private bank for business guarantee deposits, prohibiting travel…

Export Development Fund to Boost Market Access for Pakistani Exporters

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Export Development Fund (EDF) has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing market access for Pakistani exporters by offering targeted financial and technical support…

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