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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ISLAMABAD, July 4 ,2026: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Pakistan is accelerating port modernisation, promoting the blue economy and advancing environmental sustainability under a broad reform agenda for the maritime sector. During a meeting with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in …
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ISLAMABAD July 2,2026: The awards, presented by FinanceAsia, recognize leading financial institutions across the Asia-Pacific region for excellence in innovation, performance, and market impact. Mobilink Bank earned the recognition after delivering strong financial results and expanding its digital banking services over the past year. Despite climate-related challenges and pressure on …
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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: 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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Islamabad, June 24: The Board of Directors of the Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) reviewed key infrastructure and institutional development matters during its 43rd meeting chaired by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman Privatisation Commission, Muhammad Ali. The meeting brought together the Minister for Planning, Development and …
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ISLAMABAD, June 24,2026 : Chinese strategic investors in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have expressed strong confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets and welcomed the reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu. In a letter sent after a …
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ISLAMABAD, June 24,2026 : Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Pakistan highlighted the growing importance of bilateral ties and underscored Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic role in regional affairs amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. During the visit, President Pezeshkian held separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime …
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The Hague/Islamabad, June 24, 2026: Pakistan successfully hosted the Pakistan Rice Festival 2026 in the Netherlands, attracting more than 100 importers, retailers, food industry experts, chefs, diplomats, and business leaders from across Europe. The event highlighted the growing global demand for Pakistani basmati rice and strengthened trade ties with European …
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ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026: Experts on Tuesday urged the government to end the freeze on tobacco taxation. They also called for annual inflation-linked tax increases and a possible climate levy on the tobacco industry. They warned that delays are increasing pressure on Pakistan’s health system, economy, and environment. The Sustainable …
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