According to the latest Inclusive Internet Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Pakistan falls in the bottom quartile of… Read More
Digital Banking – Paving the Way for a Financially Inclusive Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy is now in a steady state of recovery from the unprecedented financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. With… Read More
Govt is Allocating Rs. 2.1 Trillion for Development Programs in Budget 2021-22: Asad Umar
The Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, announced that the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the allocation… Read More
First Time Ever: SBP Allows Mentally Challenged Persons to Open Bank Accounts
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has provided major facilitation to mentally disordered persons by allowing them to open a bank… Read More
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens by 30.56%
Pakistan’s trade deficit had widened by 30.56 percent to $27.488 billion in July-May 2020-21 as compared to $21.054 billion in… Read More
Cabinet Approves Najeeb Agrewalla’s Appointment as Chairman BoD FWBL
The Federal Cabinet on the proposal of the Ministry of Finance gave the approval to appoint Najeeb Agrewalla as the… Read More
Ministry of Finance Increases Paid-up Capital of SLIC to Meet Regulatory Requirements of UAE Authorities
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has enhanced the paid-up capital of State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) to Rs. 4.60 billion… Read More
SECP Revamps REIT Regulations to Promote Real Estate Activity in Organized Sector
In order to promote investment in the real estate sector through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), the SECP has introduced… Read More
WorldCall to Upgrade FTTH Internet Service With TUFA
WorldCall Telecom Limited (WTL) has planned to upgrade its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) internet services in collaboration with a… Read More
SBP Maintains Relaxation for Bank Accountholders Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has maintained relaxed terms and conditions for customers to operate bank account by the… Read More
NA Standing Committee Approves STZA Bill, 2021
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat unanimously approved the Special Technology Zones Authority bill, 2021. The meeting was… Read More
Pakistan is Seeing Lower Food Inflation Despite International Price Hikes: NPMC
The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin, presided over the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC)… Read More
