Govt to Enforce Hiring Freeze and Ban New Vacancies At All Ministries in FY26 Budget
The Ministry of Finance has initiated preparations for the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with a strong emphasis
5G Rollout in Pakistan Faces Delays Amid Telenor-PTCL Merger Uncertainty
The government’s ambitious plan to launch 5G services by April 2025 is at risk of further delays due to unresolved
Google Wallet To Launch Limited ‘Passes-Only’ Version in Pakistan, Disappointing Users
In December 2024, Google Developer Notes hinted at the much-anticipated full-scale rollout of Google Wallet in several countries, including Pakistan.
PTCL Takes Measures to Address Internet Disruptions Caused by Submarine Cable Outage
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has implemented measures to mitigate internet disruptions caused by the outage of the AAE-1
SBP’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline for Third Consecutive Week
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) saw a slight decline on a weekly basis,
IMF Agrees to Remove 18% GST on Aircraft, Addresses PIA’s Negative Equity
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatization was informed on Thursday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to
SBP Likely to Cut Interest Rate by 100bps This Month
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to announce a 100 basis points (bps) cut in its monetary policy
Farmhouse Owners Challenge Capital Value Tax in Islamabad High Court
The owners of farmhouses in Gulberg Greens, Islamabad, have filed petitions in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the imposition
SBP Allows Exchange Companies to Use VPNs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has permitted exchange companies to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for conducting operations such
Federal Budget 2025-26 to Be Presented in First Week of June
The federal government is set to present the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the first week of
