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Riyadh Air Opens Ticket Sales for Islamabad, Lahore Flights
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PMDC Workers Warn Warcha Lease Dispute Threatens $200m Investment
PMDC Workers Warn Warcha Lease Dispute Threatens $200m Investment
Read More »IFMP Board Approves Islamabad Relocation to Expand Financial Literacy Drive
ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) has approved the relocation of the institute’s head office to Islamabad as part of a broader strategy to strengthen financial market education, professional training, and capacity building nationwide. However, IFMP will retain a regional …
Read More »Zong Celebrates Pakistan’s CAVA Volleyball Championship Triumph as Title Partner
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to win the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026, while Zong marked the country’s historic triumph as the tournament’s official title partner. The six-nation championship featured teams from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and host nation Pakistan. The tournament concluded on July 29 …
Read More »Aleem Khan Orders Strict Enforcement of Axle Load Rules to Protect Road Infrastructure
ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2026: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan directed authorities to strictly enforce axle load regulations across Pakistan, ordering tighter monitoring at ports, weigh stations, and highways to curb vehicle overloading and protect road infrastructure. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting at the Ministry …
Read More »Jam Kamal Assures Support for SMEs, Calls for Regulatory Reforms
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving Pakistan’s business environment by simplifying regulations, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and expanding the country’s manufacturing base. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Islamabad Chamber …
Read More »PTCL Group Reports 62% Revenue Growth in H1 as Telecom Merger Lifts Earnings
ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2026 (TheBizUpdate): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group reported a 62% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first half of 2026, as the integration of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan boosted its mobile business and strengthened profitability. The telecom and ICT services provider said consolidated operating profit …
Read More »GSMA Brings National Leaders Together to Advance Digital Pakistan 2030
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: The GSMA brought together senior representatives from Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, regulators, industry, and development partners to accelerate the country’s Digital Pakistan 2030 agenda. During the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable, participants discussed practical steps to strengthen Pakistan’s digital transformation and build on …
Read More »Saqlain Mushtaq Heights Affectees Demand Refund or Time-Bound Handover After Years of Delay
ISLAMABAD, July 20, 2026: Affectees of Saqlain Mushtaq Heights held a press conference in Islamabad and demanded an immediate refund of their investments or a binding, time-bound completion and handover plan. They said the project was launched in late 2016 and early 2017. However, nearly ten years later, buyers are …
Read More »FPCCI, SIFC Discuss Measures to Boost Pakistan’s IT Exports
ISLAMABAD July 11,2026: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held a meeting to discuss strategies for expanding Pakistan’s IT exports, attracting investment and accelerating digital transformation. The meeting of FPCCI’s Central Standing Committee on Import and Export Trade was …
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