Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction has entered its final phase as major telecom operators begin meeting the financial requirements set by… Read More
Billions in Seized Gold and Silver Never Reached SBP
Gold and silver worth billions of rupees, seized by customs authorities across Pakistan, were not deposited with the State Bank… Read More
Ogra Invites Public Feedback on Dollarized Returns for $432 Million Oil Project
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has invited public and expert feedback on a proposed $432 million oil pipeline… Read More
Has the Social Media Firewall Been Shut Down?
Telecom operators have rejected reports claiming that a government-installed firewall had been shut down, terming the assertions baseless and inaccurate.… Read More
E-Office Outage Hits Finance Ministry Ahead of IMF Review
Work at the Ministry of Finance was disrupted once again this week after the government’s e-Office system developed technical faults,… Read More
Pakistan Clears 2 Foreign Firms to Start Operations, Including Oilfield Services Provider
Pakistan has approved two foreign companies, including an oilfield services provider, to begin operations in the country. The Board of… Read More
Pakistan Delays $250 Million Panda Bond Issuance Again
The government has once again postponed the issuance of $250 million worth of Panda bonds scheduled for February, as the… Read More
5 Satellite Internet Firms Are Ready, But Pakistan’s Regulators Are Not
Plans to launch satellite-based internet services in Pakistan have slowed due to regulatory and security concerns, despite strong interest from… Read More
PTA Nears Completion of 5G Auction IM After Stakeholder Feedback
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started work on the final Information Memorandum (IM) for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction,… Read More
Fake FBR and PSQCA Officials Are Harassing Traders in Karachi
Reports have surfaced of fake joint teams posing as officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Pakistan Standards… Read More
FBR Increases Islamabad Property Valuations by Up to 75%, DHA Values Retained
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has excluded the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) from the notified valuation tables of residential… Read More
Govt Responds to Accusations of Slowing Down Internet in Pakistan
The federal government has denied deploying any system to shut down or throttle internet traffic in Pakistan, while confirming that… Read More
