KARACHI July 1 ,2026: The federal government has directed all public and private sector organizations to establish fully functional Cyber Security Operations Centres (SOCs) within the next six months to strengthen Pakistan’s cyber defenses against emerging digital threats. The directive was announced by Dr. Haider Abbas, Director General of the …
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KARACHI July 1 ,2026 : The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum on Wednesday reviewed Pakistan’s fuel supply situation and energy security amid disruptions caused by the Gulf conflict. Pakistan State Oil (PSO) assured lawmakers that the country maintained uninterrupted petroleum supplies through alternative sourcing and contingency measures despite regional supply …
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KARACHI July 1,2026: The federal government has extended the Duty and Taxes Remission for Exports (DTLTL) scheme for rice exporters by another 90 days, providing fresh relief to the country’s rice industry and supporting export growth. The Export Development Fund (EDF) Committee approved the extension during its recent meeting, where …
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KARACHI, July 1, 2026: Telenor Pakistan has officially merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), which operates as Ufone 5G, following final approval from the Islamabad High Court. The merger takes effect from July 2026, completing one of Pakistan’s largest telecom sector transactions. With the merger now complete, Telenor Pakistan …
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KARACHI, July 1, 2026: Member companies of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) invested Rs15.33 billion in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives during FY2025, benefiting more than 44 million people across Pakistan, according to the OICCI CSR Report 2025 released on Tuesday. The report shows that CSR …
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ISLAMABAD July 1,2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a 1,374% increase in third-party motor insurance coverage in Sindh following regulatory reforms that made the insurance mandatory for all registered vehicles. According to the SECP, active third-party motor insurance policies rose from 11,200 in March 2026 …
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KARACHI June 30,2026 : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will launch its redesigned official website on July 1, 2026, offering faster access to information and a more user-friendly digital experience for the public and financial sector stakeholders. The new website, www.sbp.org.pk, is part of the central bank’s digital transformation …
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KARACHI: Islamabad Capital Police and Islamabad Traffic Police have expanded their electric vehicle (EV) fleet after receiving another batch of BYD vehicles from Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan. The latest delivery strengthens the departments’ fleet electrification programme and supports Islamabad’s sustainability goals. It also …
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KARACHI June 30 ,2026: ABHI Microfinance Bank has partnered with Airlink Communication and its subsidiary, Select, to expand Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing for smartphones and other digital devices across Pakistan. The partnership aims to make digital devices more affordable by offering customers flexible installment plans and reducing the …
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KARACHI, June 30,2026: Visa has launched new capabilities under Visa Accept and Visa Direct to help small businesses in emerging markets accept and send digital payments through smartphones. The new features allow street vendors, micro sellers, and online merchants to manage payments without additional hardware. Visa said the initiative aims …
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