Manik Aftab
Manik Aftab is a writer for TechJuice, focusing on the intersections of education, finance, and broader social developments. He analyzes how technology is reshaping these critical sectors across Pakistan.
Here’s a Breakdown of Pakistan External Funding in 2024-25
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan external funding has exceeded $14 billion during the first ten months of the current fiscal year, as per the Economic Affairs Division. The…
Three Major DISCOs Set for Privatization
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power was informed on Friday that the government’s phased power company privatization plan has begun, with three major electricity…
Twin Cities Get 800,000 AMI Meters, Senate Told
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Power informed the Senate Standing Committee on Power on Friday that the deployment of 800,000 AMI meters in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and…
PTA Raids Mansehra Shops in Crackdown on IMEI Tampering
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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 ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐
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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…
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