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Pizza Hut Sialkot controversy: Maaks International clarifies legal status

ISLAMABAD: Maaks International (Pvt.) Ltd., the master franchisee of Pizza Hut in Pakistan, has clarified that the recently opened Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot…

TDAP to lead Pakistan’s largest-ever participation at Gulfood 2026

DUBAI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will spearhead Pakistan’s largest participation to date at Gulfood 2026, marking a major push to expand…

PIA employees’ group moves Lahore High Court against airline privatization

Lahore: The People’s Unity of PIA Employees has approached the Lahore High Court, formally joining the legal challenge to the privatization of PIA, arguing…

Pakistan’s Digital Export Boom: How Payment Reliability Is Turning Talent into Revenue

Pakistan’s digital and IT services exports reached a record $4.6 billion in FY 2024-25, fueled by a maturing ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises,…

BankIslami launches Shariah-compliant Raast QR payment gateway

Karachi: BankIslami’s digital Islamic banking platform, aik, has launched aikPay, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant, Raast-enabled QR payment gateway, expanding real-time, card-free online payment options for…

Poultry industry warns of chicken shortage amid duty on day-old chicks

The Pakistan Poultry Association has warned that Pakistan could face a chicken shortage within weeks after the government decided to retain a Federal Excise…

Punjab announces wheat policy 2026, sets price at Rs3,500 per maund

Lahore: The Punjab government has announced its Wheat Policy 2026, fixing the wheat support price at Rs3,500 per maund in a move aimed at…

Nestlé to expand operations in Pakistan with $60 million investment

DAVOS — Nestlé has announced an additional $60 million investment to expand its operations in Pakistan, reinforcing its long-term presence in the country and…

DPS World Pakistan 2026 inaugurated in Karachi to boost digital printing and signage industry

Karachi: Pakistan’s digital printing and signage industry marked a major milestone on Wednesday with the inauguration of DPS World Pakistan 2026, a three-day international…

WEXNET Peshawar Launched to Strengthen Women-Led Enterprises and Export Potential

Peshawar — WEXNET Peshawar was formally inaugurated on [date] in a high-profile ceremony, marking a significant step forward in promoting women-led entrepreneurship and export-oriented businesses…

IMF cuts Pakistan’s FY2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.2%

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has revised downward Pakistan’s economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year, cutting its GDP growth forecast for FY2026…

Balochistan govt, NBP launch subsidised electric scooter scheme

The Government of Balochistan and the National Bank of Pakistan have launched a subsidised electric scooter scheme aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly…

Davos 2026: Menzies Aviation signals Pakistan expansion as airport privatisation advances

DAVOS: UK-based aviation services provider Menzies Aviation has signalled interest in expanding its operations in Pakistan, as the government moves ahead with airport outsourcing…

Nearly 90% of phishing attacks aim to steal online account credentials, Kaspersky finds

Nearly 90% of phishing attacks worldwide are designed to steal login credentials for digital accounts, according to new research by Kaspersky, highlighting how cybercriminals…

NLC Dry Port Sost keeps Khunjerab Pass trade open for second consecutive year

The National Logistics Corporation has ensured uninterrupted trade operations through the Khunjerab Pass for the second consecutive year, setting a strong example of national…

Ranked: Countries with the largest natural gas reserves — and where Pakistan stands

Global natural gas reserves are highly concentrated in a small group of countries, a reality that continues to shape energy security, geopolitical influence, and…