The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 106.68 million by the end of November 2021 as compared… Read More
COVID-19’s Impact on Pakistan’s Transport Sector: Report
The most significant impact of the COVID-19 for road and rail transport in Pakistan was on border-crossing time as trade… Read More
ECNEC Okays Rs. 265 Billion for Road Infrastructure and Poverty Alleviation
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved Rs. 265.27 billion worth of projects related to… Read More
IDH Acquires 50% Shares in Islamabad Diagnostic Center
Leading international healthcare entity, Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (IDH), has signed a $72.35 million sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire… Read More
Fakhar Imam Highlights Govt’s Initiatives to Address All Pillars of Food Security
Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam, addressed a workshop organized by Islamic Organization for Food… Read More
Rupee Breaks Its Own Record Against Dollar Again Despite Good News from the US
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) fell to another new all-time low against the US Dollar (USD) and depreciated by 10 paisas… Read More
Cabinet Delays Rs. 360 Billion Mini-Budget As IMF Loan Nears Maturity
The federal cabinet has postponed the ratification of the proposed Rs. 360 billion mini-budget and a contentious central bank autonomy… Read More
Habib Bank and China Machinery Engineering Pen MoU on Agriculture
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) on Agricultural Cooperation was… Read More
Rupee Breaks Another All-Time Low Record Against the US Dollar
Although it is a redundant movement, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) slid to a new all-time low against the US Dollar… Read More
Mini-Budget: 15% Withholding Tax on Cellular Services Under Consideration
The government is considering raising the withholding tax (WHT) on cellular services from 10 percent to 15 percent in the… Read More
Pakistan Achieves Highest Ever IT and Telecom Services Exports in 5 Months
Pakistan has reported its highest IT and Telecom services exports in five months. ICT export remittances, including telecommunication, computer, and… Read More
Govt Fixes $31.20 Billion Export Target for 2021-22 Under Trade Policy 2020-25
The Ministry of Commerce has fixed an export target of $31.20 billion for 2021-22 in the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF)… Read More
