
Cheaper imported phones ahead as Pakistan revises ‘PTA tax’ values
January 20, 2026
Pakistan’s decision to revise customs values for used imported mobile phones could soon make popular smartphones more affordable for buyers, while also tightening checks…

Pakistan launches digital fuel tracking system to curb smuggling, boost transparency
January 20, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rolled out a nationwide digital track-and-trace system for fuel distribution, aiming to curb smuggling, improve transparency, and strengthen oversight across the…

Islamabad finalises FBR valuation rates after consultations with real estate stakeholders
January 19, 2026
Islamabad: Authorities have finalised FBR valuation rates following consultations between the Federal Board of Revenue and representatives of the real estate sector, a development…

Pakistan companies participate in AEEDC Dubai 2026 dental exhibition
January 19, 2026
Pakistan is participating in the 30th edition of AEEDC Dubai 2026, one of the world’s largest dental conferences and exhibitions, being held from January…

Sky47 launches Pakistan’s largest cloud and AI platform, signaling a shift in digital independence
January 19, 2026
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward digital self-reliance with the launch of the country’s largest cloud and AI infrastructure platform, as Sky47 unveiled…

Pak–China innovation agriculture cooperation centre inaugurated in Kasur
January 19, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have further strengthened their agricultural cooperation with the inauguration of the Pak–China Innovation Agriculture Cooperation Centre at Kasuri Farms in…

ITCN Asia 2026 concludes in Lahore with $750m economic impact
January 19, 2026
Lahore, Jan. 19 — Pakistan’s largest technology festival, ITCN Asia 2026, concluded at Expo Centre Lahore with an anticipated economic impact of more than $750…

Gold nears Rs. 500,000 per tola in Pakistan as silver sets new record
January 19, 2026
In the local market, the price of gold rose by Rs. 7,500 per tola to settle at Rs. 489,362, according to rates issued by…

IT Minister Inaugurates ITCN Asia 2026, Underscoring Pakistan’s Digital Ambitions
January 17, 2026
Lahore, Jan 17 — Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Friday inaugurated ITCN Asia 2026 at the Lahore Expo…

TDAP to host WEXNET-Peshawar to promote women-led businesses
January 16, 2026
PESHAWAR: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), under the Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, will…

FBR holds tax awareness outreach seminar at UET Lahore
January 16, 2026
Lahore, January 15, 2026: On instructions of the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Taxpayers’ Services (TPS) Wing of the FBR…

Zong partners with ZTE, Siccotel to expand 5G device access in Pakistan
January 15, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Zong has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ZTE Corporation and its authorized distributor Siccotel to broaden access to next-generation 5G devices…

Ishaq Dar calls for policy continuity and economic confidence at Pakistan Policy Dialogue
January 14, 2026
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called for policy continuity, institutional stability, and renewed economic confidence, saying…

Pakistan to redesign all currency notes; old cash to remain valid
January 13, 2026
The federal government has decided to redesign all currency notes from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000 as part of an effort to strengthen security…

Chief Commissioner RTO Islamabad Engages ICCI on Tax Facilitation and Business Concerns
January 13, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 — Chief Commissioner Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad, Ms. Ayesha Farooq, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for…

Pak-Qatar General Takaful set to go public next week with IPO
January 13, 2026
Islamabad: Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL), Pakistan’s first dedicated non-life Shariah-compliant takaful company, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) next week…