The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held the inaugural meeting of its newly established Islamic Capital Market Development… Read More
PTA Chairman Claims Registered VPNs Will Prevent Internet Shutdowns in the Future
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PIA) on Monday claimed that if virtual private networks (VPNs) are registered, internet shutdowns would no… Read More
ADB Delegation Briefs Minister on Projects Planned for Pakistan
A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Senior Director Tariq H. Niazi called on Federal Minister for… Read More
Govt Hires 12 Consultants With Rs. 2 Million Salary After Firing Clerks
Amid proposals for austerity measures including downsizing clerical staff (60 percent reduction) and deletion of vacant posts to curtail mounting… Read More
FBR Chairman Alerted of Director Internal Audit’s Alleged Fake Invoice Scam
A high court lawyer has alerted Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of alleged corruption committed by Additional Director Internal… Read More
Govt Asks World Bank to Restructure $200 Million Health/Education Project in Punjab
The government has approached the World Bank for restructuring the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP) worth $200 million to… Read More
IT Exports Up By 39% in October 2024
Pakistan recorded monthly IT exports of US$ 330 million, up by 39 percent YoY and by 13 percent MoM in… Read More
Cotton Arrivals Down 34% As of November 15
Cotton arrivals in Pakistan fell by 34 percent on a year-on-year basis as of November 15, according to the Pakistan… Read More
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan Down by 18% in October 2024
The net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country stood at $133 million in October 2024, down 18 percent compared… Read More
PTA Completes Initial Trial to Block Illegal VPNs Starting December
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully completed an initial trial to shut down unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and… Read More
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Jumps in October 2024
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) increased to 100.8 in October 2024, according to data issued by the State Bank… Read More
Pakistan’s Current Account Posts $349 Million Surplus in October 2024
Pakistan’s current account posted a third consecutive monthly surplus of $349 million in October 2024 compared to a deficit of… Read More
