Secure Logistics Gets SECP Nod for Name Change

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Secure Logistics has secured regulatory clearance to adopt a new corporate identity, following the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s formal approval. In a notification…

Digital Payments Soon Mandatory for Retailers as Govt Pushes for Cashless Economy

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

Pakistan is set to make digital payments mandatory for retailers in key regions by September, accelerating its cashless economy ambitions. An official document reviewed by…

CCP Mergers Approvals Unlock $50m Foreign Investment in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

Image Pakistan Is Set To Own A Super Luxury UK Fragrance brand

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Image Pakistan has announced plans to acquire a leading UK ultra-luxury fragrance and wellness brand, marking a pivotal move in its international growth strategy. According…

FBR Releases “Simplified” 25-Page Electronic Tax Return Draft

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a new draft of its electronic income tax return form for both individuals and companies, and it’s…

Pakistan sees growth in Workers’ Remittances in first half of 2025

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan saw a steady inflow of $20.45 billion in workers’ remittances during the first six months of 2025, according to the latest data from the…

Four Firms Shortlisted Under New PIA Privatization Push

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a significant step forward for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda, four firms have been shortlisted under the new PIA privatization push, marking steady progress in…

Money Link Exchange Ceases Operations in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Money Link Exchange has ceased its operations in Pakistan after its license was revoked by the central bank, following the company’s own request. The State…

Bazaar Completes Acquisition of Keenu to Expand E-Commerce, Fintech

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bazaar Technologies has completed the acquisition of Keenu to support the five-year-old startup’s aim of building the country’s largest e-commerce and fintech platform. Bazaar Technologies…

Freelancers Struggle with Increased Tax on International Payments

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A recent change in tax policy effective post 1st July 2025 has raised alarm within Pakistan’s freelance and IT sectors. The introduction of a 5%…

Tax on Prize Bonds and Savings Profits Doubled for Non-Filers

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

New withholding tax rates have been implemented on tax on prize bonds and profits from National Savings Schemes, sharply raising rates for non-filers to encourage…

Cabinet Approves Sugar Import to Stabilize Prices

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has officially approved a sugar import plan, under which 500,000 tons of sugar will be brought in through the government sector to…

Temu Responds to Price Surge in Pakistan While AliExpress Prices also Rise

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Temu has exclusively spoken with TechJuice and issued an official statement regarding the price increase in Pakistan, as shoppers nationwide report significant rises in costs…

Get Alerts