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    Cement Sales Surge by 4.6% in Pakistan in December 2023

    In December 2023, cement sales in Pakistan experienced a notable uptick of 4.6% compared to the same period the previous year, as reported by...

    SECP Cutting-Edge App for Surveillance and Data Analysis

    Embracing innovation in stock market oversight, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled a homegrown application designed for in-depth stock market...

    Assets of Islamic Banking Surge to Over Rs. 8 Trillion

    The Islamic banking industry (IBI) maintains its upward trajectory, demonstrating remarkable growth in asset value and deposits, surpassing Rs. 8 trillion and Rs. 6...

    Startup Funding in Pakistan Takes a Hit, Records $75.6 Million in 2023

    Startup funding landscape in Pakistan has experienced a challenging year, witnessing a significant downturn with investments plummeting to $75.6 million in 2023, as revealed...

    Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Fraudulent Activities in FBR’s Sales Tax System

    In a concerning development, hackers have successfully infiltrated FBR's sales tax system, manipulating sales tax returns of legitimate taxpayers to claim false sales/purchases and...

    State Bank of Pakistan Launches Sunwai Portal for Customer Complaints

    To enhance customer satisfaction and streamline grievance redressal processes, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reintroduced its dedicated portal, Sunwai, to promptly address...

    Businesses More Confident About Future Despite Insecurity: Gallup Survey

    Largely negative about their ongoing prospects, the country’s business owners have started gaining confidence, and their expectations for a better future have risen 42%...

    JazzCash to become the First Digital Wallet via Mastercard

    JazzCash, a pioneering force in the fintech sector, is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Mastercard, positioning itself as the first mobile wallet...

    PTA and Google removed 111 scam loan apps from Play Store.

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken action against 120 loan lending apps/platforms based on Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recommendations. Of...

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    AKU’s 10th Annual Surgical Conference Focuses on Innovations in Surgical Care and Patient Safety

    The Aga Khan University (AKU), Department of Surgery, proudly celebrated a milestone with its 10th Annual Surgical Conference, marking a decade of leadership and...

    InfraZamin Pakistan and HABIBMETRO Partner to Provide a Structured PKR 800mn Guaranteed Trade Finance Facility to Jaffer Business Systems (Private) Limited

    InfraZamin Pakistan (IZP), has successfully issued its first short-term guarantee of PKR 600m against a PKR 800m Trade Finance Facility by HABIBMETRO for Jaffer Business...

    Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary Appointed CEO of Mobilink Bank

    The Board of Mobilink Bank has announced the appointment of Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary as the new CEO of Mobilink Bank, marking a significant milestone...

    INGOs in Pakistan Face Shutdown Over Financial Irregularities

    Pakistan's Ministry of Interior has recently ordered the shutdown of operations for two major international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) sponsored by Bloomberg—Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and...