Over 21 Lac Smart Electricity Meters Installed Across Pakistan
More than 2.1 million smart electricity meters have been installed throughout Pakistan's power distribution businesses, according to a written reply submitted by the Ministry…
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NADRA, PTA Fight After U-Turn on PakID App Facial SIM Verification
National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) are now at odds over how facial recognition should be applied for SIM…
Pakistan is Sitting on $7 Trillion Treasure: Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan has an estimated mineral wealth of more than $7 trillion, and the administration is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's vast reserves,…
Pakistan Wants More US Financing and Less Chinese Debt
Pakistan is seeking greater US financing and preparing to return to international capital markets as the administration looks to reduce its reliance on bilateral…
Banks to Remain Closed on Eid Milad Un Nabi
Notably, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all commercial banks will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on account of Eid Milad…
India BusinessUS sanctions 4 Indian firms under ‘Economic Outcast’ over Iran oil…
Attention has turned to india BusinessUS sanctions 4 Indian firms under 'Economic Outcast' over Iran oil, a development that is being followed closely by…
CCP Allows IGI Investments to Acquire Stake in Akzo Nobel Pakistan
For context, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved IGI Investments (Private) Limited's acquisition of a stake in Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited from…
China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against…
China has vowed to protect its interests after the US confirmed aims to widen economic sanctions against Iran and its trading partners.
Volkswagen CEO faces angry workers in push for radical cuts
Attention has turned to volkswagen CEO faces angry workers in push for radical cuts, a development that is being followed closely by readers who…
Fruits and Vegetables Become Luxury Items in Punjab
Punjab has notified ad valorem market fees on the sale of 136 fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products traded in public markets, with rates…