Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) has so far appointed experts to 15 positions, with efforts underway to fill 47 more technical roles across federal departments. The development came to light during a review meeting held under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on matters related to PPPA on Friday, read a statement...
Pakistan’s state agency the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued an international tender to purchase 100,000 metric tons of white refined sugar, European traders said on Friday. The deadline for submission of price offers is July 31. Pakistan’s government had on July 8 approved plans to import 500,000 tons of...
Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has proposed massive changes in tariff structure of the country’s iron and steel industry aimed at increasing its utilization and extending support to domestic manufacturers and downstream industries, sources close to Secretary Commerce told Business Recorder. Sharing the details, sources said that MoC, on January 3, 2025...
MG Motors Pakistan, in partnership with Bank Alfalah, announces the launch of the ‘Freedom Package’ - a time bound Independence Day offer running from July 15 - August 15, 2025. The initiative is tailored to offer customers with same-day delivery subject to some terms and conditions via Bank Alfalah’s Instant...
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Wednesday that Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, which was finalized after a year of consultations at home and abroad, is likely to be approved soon. Speaking at a seminar at Quaid-i-Azam University, the minister reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment...
SECP, The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have officially launched the ESG Pakistan Project, a three-year program to promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in the corporate sector. This move aims to align Pakistan’s businesses with global sustainability goals. At the launch event...
As a nationwide crackdown on sugar hoarders is underway, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns over mismanagement in the sugar sector, loan defaults by mills, and large-scale irregularities involving public institutions. During its sitting on Wedn­esday, National Food Security Secretary Amir Mohyuddin revealed that although the area under...
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited have signed an agreement for the provision of primary Data Center colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Center facility. PTCL will provide Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited with a secure and reliable Data Center environment equipped with modern...
As countries around the world accelerate the shift away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, Pakistan is gradually aligning itself with global trends through policy direction and growing consumer interest in electric vehicles. The government’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) policy, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving urban air...
As countries around the world accelerate the shift away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, Pakistan is gradually aligning itself with global trends through policy direction and growing consumer interest in electric vehicles. The government’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) policy, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and improving urban air...