World Bank Launches Education, Water Projects in Balochistan With $194m Funding

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 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…

Swedish Firm Vopy to Launch Services for Pakistani Freelancers

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Swedish firm Vopy has announced to launch its services for Pakistani freelancers after securing a verbal order from a major digital bank in the country.…

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