Telcos Urge Govt to Cut Mobile Phone Taxes in Budget and Make Services Cheaper
The Telecom Operators’ Association (TOA) has welcomed several measures in the Federal Budget 2026–27 but has simultaneously urged the government
Bitcoin Crashes Nearly 50% From Record High of $123,000 to Under $64,000
Bitcoin has lost almost half of its value since reaching an all-time high above $123,000 in July 2025, intensifying concerns
Heavy Rain, Hailstorms Expected Till June 20 Across Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a widespread spell of rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hailstorms across large
Aurangzeb Sees Strong Economy Ahead — As Long As Nothing Goes Wrong in the Region
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s economy is now firmly on a recovery path, projecting stronger growth and easing
KIBOR Eases as SBP Holds Policy Rate, Markets Lean Toward Inflation Slowdown
Pakistan’s interbank borrowing benchmark moved lower across most maturities on June 15, even after the State Bank of Pakistan maintained
Govt to Raise More Mobile Levy As PTA Targets More Revenue in FY27
The federal government has set higher revenue expectations from the Mobile Handset Levy and telecom-related receipts in the Budget 2026-27,
PKR Extends Winning Run Against Dollar for 179th Straight Session, Ends Slightly Higher
The Pakistani rupee continued its steady appreciation trend against the US dollar on Monday, closing in the green for the
One of Pakistan’s Biggest Cement Giant Turns to Solar Power for Cost Relief
Pioneer Cement Limited has approved the installation of a 28.265 megawatt solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Khushab
SBP Maintains Policy Rate at 11.5% as Inflation Remains in Double Digits
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 percent in its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
Pakistan’s Circular Debt Skyrockets 1,200%+ Compared to Last Year
Pakistan’s power sector circular debt reached Rs. 1.85 trillion by April 2026, showing a slight increase from Rs. 1.84 trillion
