The federal government is considering renewing licenses for the commercialization and cultivation of genetically modified maize in Pakistan, despite opposition… Read More
IT Minister Defends Controversial Telecom Bill After Public Outcry
The federal government is making another attempt to address concerns surrounding the controversial Telecom Reorganization Amendment Bill, with a review… Read More
SECP, NAB Team Up to End All Illegal Investment and Deposit Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) have agreed to strengthen cooperation against… Read More
PTA Allows Telcos With No Physical Networks to Launch in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a comprehensive licensing framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), paving the way… Read More
Govt to Retain High Import Duties on Cars to Protect Local Assemblers
The government has decided to introduce anti-dumping measures under the upcoming auto policy to prevent Pakistan from becoming a market… Read More
German Consultant Joins PPL’s Mega Mining Project in Balochistan
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has moved its Barite, Lead and Zinc (BLZ) project in Balochistan into the execution phase after… Read More
Barclays Upgrades Its Outlook on Pakistan
Barclays Bank Plc has upgraded Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds to an “overweight” rating, reversing a downgrade made in May and… Read More
CDA Warns to Demolish Another Housing Society Over Alleged Illegal Plot Sales
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has issued a show-cause notice to Blue Enclave, a private housing scheme located on Tumair… Read More
Audit Names Govt Employees and Their Wives Receiving BISP Money
The Benazir Income Support Program has come under renewed scrutiny after an audit for FY25 identified irregular payments, weak internal… Read More
Govt Finally Pays Off Rs. 92 Billion Interest Dues to OGDC
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has received its twelfth and final interest payment of Rs. 7.725 billion from… Read More
LPG Sold at Nearly 2x Higher OGRA Price Before US-Iran Ceasefire
The recent surge in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices may have cost consumers between Rs. 60 billion and Rs. 70… Read More
Chinese Exchange Welcomes SECP Reforms to Boost Investment in Pakistan
China Financial Futures Exchange has welcomed recent measures taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, saying the reforms… Read More
