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PSDE Conference Unveils URAAN Framework to Drive Pakistan Toward $1 Trillion Economy
Islamabad: Pakistan took a significant step toward reimagining its development model as the 38th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development…
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Joins Pakistan Crypto Council as Strategic Advisor
In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the global crypto landscape, Changpeng Zhao (CZ)—visionary founder of Binance and one of the most influential figures in…
Pakistan Govt Disburses 1.9 Million Digital Payments Under Ramadan Relief Package 2025
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has taken a significant step toward digital governance and financial inclusion by successfully executing 1.9 million digital payments under the…
Engro Secures CCP Approval for $563 Million Deal to Acquire Jazz’s Deodar Tower Assets
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for Engro Corporation’s acquisition of Deodar (Pvt.) Ltd., the tower subsidiary of Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited…
Pakistan Crypto Council Convenes First Meeting to Discuss Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulations
Islamabad: The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator…
Govt Increases Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes, Cuts Savings Account by 100 Bps
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revised profit rates for various National Savings Schemes (NSS), with the new rates taking effect from March…
Pakistan Govt Launches Crypto Council to Oversee Cryptocurrency Legalization and Blockchain Innovation
The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has officially been launched, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital…
Winners of Rs25,000 Prize Bond Draw for March 2025 Announced
The Rs25,000 prize bond draw was conducted in Muzaffarabad on Monday, March 10, 2025, announcing winners and distributing prizes to successful participants. The State Bank of…
Pakistan’s Remittances Rise to $3.1 Billion in February, Marking 38.6% YoY Growth
Pakistan recorded a significant increase in remittance inflows, reaching $3.1 billion in February 2025, reflecting a 3.8% month-on-month (MoM) increase from January’s $3 billion, according…
Pakistan Eyes Blockchain to Enhance Remittance Efficiency and Reduce Costs, Says Crypto Adviser Bilal Bin Saqib
Pakistan is actively exploring blockchain technology to improve the efficiency of remittances sent by its overseas citizens, aiming to lower transaction costs and expedite transfers.…
State Bank of Pakistan Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 12% Amid Economic Considerations
Defying market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opted to maintain the policy rate at 12%, citing…
ABHI and TPL Corp Relaunch FINCA Under the New Identity of ABHI Microfinance Bank
ABHI, in collaboration with TPL Corp Limited, has officially rebranded FINCA Microfinance Bank as ABHI Microfinance Bank following the acquisition of its stake. The relaunch…
SBP Announces Bank Holiday for Zakat Deduction on First Day of Ramadan
Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH as a “Bank Holiday” for Zakat deduction. On…
