P@SHA-ADB Strategic Alliance to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Transformation

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move poised to catalyze Pakistan’s digital transformation, the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) has entered into a…

Report Sheds Light on LDI License Renewal Challenges

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The issue of LDI (Long Distance International) License Renewal in Pakistan is at the forefront of discussions within the telecommunications sector. Recent briefings from the…

Senate Panel Grills PTA on Online Anti-State Propaganda

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology reviewed the issue of social media content blocking in Pakistan during a recent meeting, raising concerns over…

Inflation-Adjusted Salary Hike Expected in Budget 2025-26

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: An inflation-adjusted salary hike is expected in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26 to support the salaried class amid rising inflation. Simultaneously, the government…

‘Perfect Pitch’ Is Coming! Pakistan’s Startup Scene Set to Explode

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP) is set to launch Perfect Pitch, a groundbreaking initiative poised to become Pakistan’s biggest startup show. This exciting…

Pakistan’s Textile Giants Warn of Export Collapse Without Budget Fixes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: Textile exporters in Pakistan have called on the federal government to reverse key budgetary policies, warning that continued disruption of supply chains could severely…

Small Car Prices in Pakistan Set to Increase After Budget

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Small car prices in Pakistan for locally manufactured or assembled vehicles up to 850cc engine capacity are expected to rise following the announcement of…

Senators Question Pakistan Crypto Council’s Legality

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom was held to address concerns over cryptocurrency regulation, with several members raising questions…

Decision on LDI License Renewal Likely After Eid

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom was held under the chairmanship of Senator Palwasha Khan to review the ongoing…

SECP Proposes Algorithm Trading Framework to Regulate Capital Markets

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a new algorithm trading framework to regulate algorithmic trading in the country’s capital markets,…

IMF Raises Concerns Over Pakistan’s Crypto Mining Power Allocation

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The IMF concerns over Pakistan crypto mining plans have escalated as the lender questioned the government’s allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity for…

Punjab to Digitalize Housing Societies, Launch Amnesty for Illegal Schemes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to fully digitalize housing societies across the province and streamline the process for obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to…

Pakistan Set to Finalise FWBL Privatisation Deal with UAE

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to conclude the FWBL privatisation process next month, transferring an 82.64% stake in First Women Bank Limited to the United Arab…

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