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SMEDA mulls on-ground support for flagship cluster showcase participants

SMEDA mulls on-ground support for flagship cluster showcase participants

LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is working to ensure sustained engagement with Micro, Small and Medium…
No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee

No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee

A major controversy has surfaced over the proposed legislation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency and virtual assets into Pakistan’s legal framework,…
Workers’ remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026

Workers’ remittances increase by 15.4pc to $3.5b in January 2026

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that workers’ remittances for January 2026 reached $3.5 billion, marking a…
Sindh Microfinance Bank granted nationwide microfinance banking license

Sindh Microfinance Bank granted nationwide microfinance banking license

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a nationwide microfinance banking license to Sindh Microfinance Bank Limited, enabling…
PSX slips into red after early gains amid sluggish trading activity

PSX slips into red after early gains amid sluggish trading activity

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) dropped into negative territory after initial gains as market is facing slow trading activity on…
Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions

Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions

Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting…
NEPRA to hear govt request for fixed charges on power consumers

NEPRA to hear govt request for fixed charges on power consumers

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hold a crucial public hearing on Tuesday (tomorrow) on the federal government’s…
Pakistan committed to meet GSP Plus obligations, says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan committed to meet GSP Plus obligations, says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan had successfully completed four biennial GSP Plus…
World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s $20bn, 10-year development programme

World Bank reaffirms support for Pakistan’s $20bn, 10-year development programme

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s 10-year, $20 billion development program, highlighting the importance of effective…
Govt cannot bear 70% power discount, says Awais Leghari

Govt cannot bear 70% power discount, says Awais Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has stated that the government does not have the capacity to provide a…
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