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SECP Updates NBFC Regulations to Encourage Fintech Innovation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled major changes to the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC) Regulations, 2008, aimed at boosting fintech innovation and improving access to finance. The revisions target technology-driven lending, inclusive governance, and stronger borrower…
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Rajab Butt Gets Community Service For Keeping Lion Cub
Vlogger Rajab Ali Butt is facing community service as punishment after being convicted over illegal possession of a lion cub. The sentence, announced by Magistrate…
Will February 5 Be Observed as a Public Holiday in Pakistan?
On February 5, Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day, a significant occasion dedicated to expressing unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their…
Zia Ijaz becomes President/CEO of Askari Bank
Askari Bank has notified the appointment of Zia Ijaz as company President and Chief Executive Officer, according to a stock filing at the main bourse.…
Five PIA Crew Members Arrested for Smuggling iPhones at Multan Airport
In a recent operation at Multan airport, five crew members of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) were arrested for attempting to smuggle 78 iPhones aboard flight…
Opp Leader Omar Ayub takes Jab at Digital Nation Pakistan Bill
ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Aynb, on Thursday took a jab at the “Digital Nation Pakistan Bill,” noting it could adversely…
Punjab Offers 1,000 New Internships with Rs. 60,000 Stipend for Youth
The Punjab Government has launched an exciting new initiative as part of the Chief Minister’s “Magnificent Punjab” Tourism Internship Program, aimed at empowering the youth…
QR Code Payment System in Pakistan Faces FBR-Induced Delays
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Inayat Hussain, the Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday that the…
New ‘Cybercrime Bill’ Put Forward for Pakistan: Social Media Oversight and Stricter Penalties
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly introduced a bill proposing amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws on Wednesday. The key highlights of the bill include a proposed…
OGRA Introduces GIS-Based ‘Raahguzar’ App to Tackle Illegal Fuel Stations in Pakistan
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), has launched…
Netflix Increases Prices Again—Next Month’s Rates Revealed
The top streaming platform in the world, Netflix, has announced that it will be increasing subscription prices in a number of countries. These countries include…
Pakistan’s Digital Nation Bill 2024 Approved by NA Committee
ISLAMABAD: Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024, an initiative to modernize government processes and enhance openness, has been authorized by the National Assembly Standing Committee on…
Zuck is Human’ or ‘Bad Boy’? Internet Buzzes Over Mark Zuckerberg’s Glance at Lauren Sánchez
During Monday’s inauguration of Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg appeared momentarily distracted by Lauren Sánchez’s wealth. At the event in Washington, DC’s Capitol Rotunda, the Facebook…
Is the Kia EV9 Headed to Pakistan? Lucky Motors Drops a Teaser
Kia Lucky Motors started selling electric vehicles in Pakistan last October when they launched the Kia EV5, their first model in the country’s expanding EV…