Investment
Rs 2 Crore Bribe Claim Puts NCCIA Back in Spotlight Over Quotex, Abu Huraira Case
Online trading in Pakistan has surged over the past few years, driven largely by social media influencers on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok who sell the promise of fast profits and financial freedom. Channels and personas such as “Earn with Rashid”…
Askari Insurance Closes Property Deal Worth Rs432 Million
Askari Insurance has finalized a major property transaction worth over Rs432 million with its associated company, ADHL, securing prime commercial space in Lahore. Askari General…
Govt Approves 50% Export Retention for Chinese Firms in Gwadar
In a significant move to boost Chinese investment, Pakistan has approved a short-term policy allowing Chinese firms operating in the Gwadar Free Zone to retain…
CCP Mergers Approvals Unlock $50m Foreign Investment in Pakistan
The CCP M&A approvals during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 have resulted in 69 cleared transactions, channeling roughly $50 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) into…
Govt Set To Slash The National Savings Schemes Returns
National savings scheme returns have been revised downward as Pakistan adjusts rates at the start of the new financial year to better align with prevailing…
US Eyes $1 Billion Investment in Pakistan’s Mineral Sector
US investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector could climb as high as $1 billion, as Islamabad and Washington accelerate trade talks aimed at reshaping their economic…
World Bank Launches Education, Water Projects in Balochistan With $194m Funding
The World Bank has launched two major projects in Balochistan to reduce learning poverty and address the province’s ongoing water security challenges. With a combined…
NHA held open Toll Plaza auctions of these cities
Islamabad: The National Highway Authority (NHA) in Pakistan reconducted its first-ever public auction of toll plazas, marking a significant move towards transparency and providing business…
Rs200 Prize Bond Draw June 2025 Results Released ( With New Tax Rates)
The Rs200 prize bond draw June 2025 results have been officially announced by the National Savings Centre in Karachi. The lucky winners were selected during…
Pakistan Railways Unveils Ambitious Station Modernization Initiative (Only These 3 Cities)
In a significant move to enhance passenger convenience, Pakistan Railways has initiated a phased project to install escalators at railway stations across the country. The…
CCP Greenlights WPP Acquisition in Pakistan’s Media Market
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has officially approved the WPP acquisition in Pakistan, allowing Berkeley Square Holding BV to secure a 50 percent stake…
Halan Microfinance Bank Secures Rs. 1.4 Billion Boost
Halan Microfinance Bank has received a fresh capital injection of Rs. 1.425 billion (USD 5 million) following its acquisition by MNT Halan Pak B.V., a…
SECP Allows Microfinance Companies to Join “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” Scheme
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…