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Pakistan Improves Corruption Index Ranking as CPI Score Rises to 28
Pakistan has recorded a modest improvement in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, with its score rising to 28, reflecting slight progress in the perception of public-sector corruption. Despite the score increase, Pakistan’s global ranking slipped marginally due to the…
ECC Approves Technical Supplementary Grants for Digital Infrastructure and Public Services
The Economic Coordination Committee of Pakistan’s Cabinet has approved several technical supplementary grants totaling billions of rupees to strengthen digital infrastructure, public services, defense, and…
SECP Flags Unlicensed Investment Platforms Promising High Returns
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a warning to investors about illegal online trading platforms operating under the names “Hillhouse Capital/Hillhouse…
Garbage Outside KMC Headquarters Sparks Public Outrage
Heaps of garbage piled along the wall of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) headquarters have sparked renewed public anger after the Sindh Solid Waste Management…
Pakistan and Indonesia Near Agreement on 40 JF-17 Thunder Jets and Drones
Pakistan and Indonesia are edging closer to a defence deal that could reshape air power in Southeast Asia. The talks cover combat jets and drones,…
NITB to Launch Advanced Data Analytics System for Pakistan’s Courts
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) is introducing a big data analytics dashboard for the judiciary, aiming to improve decision-making and transparency. Officials shared the…
SECP Warns General Public to Beware of Unauthorized Online Trading Platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised alarms over illegal online trading platforms targeting unsuspecting investors. Operating under the names “Hillhouse Capital/…
Top Entrepreneurs in Pakistan Could Soon Get a Dedicated Business Passport
Pakistan plans to introduce a new business passport aimed at top entrepreneurs, a move designed to make international travel easier and attract more investment. The…
NEPRA Approves Unified Electricity Pricing to Stabilize National Grid Economy
In a major step toward price consistency and consumer protection, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the federal government’s plan to implement…
Pakistan Pushes for Transparency in AI-Generated Online Content
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has urged social media platforms to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence, stressing that all AI-generated content must be…
PTCL Announces Key Board Management Change
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a key change in its board management, informing investors that Director Abdulrahim A. Al Nooryani has resigned, with…
HONOR to Establish State of the Art Smartphone Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan
HONOR, the global AI device company, is set to start local smartphone production in Pakistan, partnering with Golden Connect. The move signals a significant step…
NADRA Data Security Under Scrutiny as Dark Web Sales Raise Alarm
Pakistan’s National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA’s) security is under scrutiny as the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised concerns over citizen data…
