ISP Association Criticizes PTA’s Blanket VPN Restrictions
The Wireless & Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has issued a statement to address the recent discourse surrounding
PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Crackdown on Tax Evaders to Ensure National Progress
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to bring tax evaders into the tax net, emphasizing that national progress hinges on
Pakistan’s Interest Cost to Eat up 40% of Budget in 2025: Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service has projected that interest costs in Pakistan will account for nearly 40 percent of total government spending
Easypaisa Receives $10 Million Investment from Shareholders, Announces Financial Results for Q3
Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, easypaisa, has received US$10 million in equity investment
Govt Appoints Over 12 High-Paid Consultants Despite Austerity Measures
Despite ongoing proposals for austerity measures, including a 60 percent reduction in clerical staff and the elimination of vacant posts
Gold Prices Surge by Rs. 2,500 Per Tola in Pakistan
The price of gold in Pakistan increased by Rs. 2,500 per tola on the opening day of the week. According
CII Chairman Clarifies Fatwa on VPNs Being ‘Un-Islamic’
Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), clarified the council’s recent fatwa regarding the use
Pakistan’s IT Exports Surge to $330 Million in October 2024, Marking 13th Consecutive Month of Growth
Pakistan’s IT exports reached a record $330 million in October 2024, reflecting a 39 percent year-on-year increase and a 13
PTA Prepares for December Crackdown on Unregistered VPNs Following Successful Trial
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully completed an initial trial aimed at shutting down unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs),
Pakistan Achieves $349 Million Current Account Surplus in October 2024
In a significant economic development, Pakistan’s current account recorded a surplus of $349 million in October 2024, marking the third
