State Bank Declares 1LINK a Designated Payment System
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has formally declared 1LINK (Private) Limited a Designated Payment System, marking a major step in enhancing Pakistan’s digital financial…
Pakistan-Qatar LNG Deal Likely to Be Renegotiated
Pakistan has decided to seek renegotiation of its LNG deal with Qatar after industrial slowdown and lower power demand left the country with more than…
Punjab Govt Reinstates Old Pension Rules for Widows and Daughters
In a major relief measure, the Punjab government has reinstated the old pension rules, allowing widows and unmarried daughters of deceased government employees to receive…
ECC Greenlights Rs3.5bn to Boost Raast QR Adoption
Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a set of measures to speed up digital payments and to support people hit by…
SECP Moves to Make Capital Market More Accessible for Retail Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) and its terms of reference to meet the urgent…
Unilever Pakistan H1 Sales Rise 15% While Profit Slips
Unilever Pakistan Foods reported a strong rise in sales during the first half of 2025. Net revenue reached Rs 19.59 billion, which is an increase…
HEC Laptop Procurement Audit Reveals Rs130 Million Loss
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has highlighted major financial irregularities in federal spending for the fiscal year 2024-25. A key finding revealed that the…
Logiserve Gains NBFC License to Power Fintech for Merchants
Logiserve, a fully owned subsidiary of Secure Logistics – Trax Group Limited (SLG-Trax), has received an NBFC license from the Securities and Exchange Commission of…
FBR Rolls Out Simplified Electronic Tax Return Form
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially notified the simplified electronic tax return form for the tax year 2025, introducing an easier and more…
Ring Road Economic Zones to Boost Rawalpindi Trade and Jobs
Islamabad: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has announced plans to set up Economic Zones along the Ring Road to boost trade and…
Systems Limited Posts Strong First Half Earnings Growth
Systems Limited has reported a net profit of Rs. 2,651 million in the second quarter of 2025 after tax. This figure records an increase of…
KAPCO Attock Cement Acquisition Moves Forward with Binding Offer
Marking a key development in the KAPCO Attock Cement acquisition, Kot Addu Power Company Limited (PSX: KAPCO) has submitted a binding offer to Pharaon Investment…