August 28, 2026

Zeeshan Khan

Officials in committee meeting, mineral security

Balochistan Mineral Security Corridor: PM Orders Strict Security Protocols to Protect Mega Investments

RAWALPINDI / QUETTA — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to establish a dedicated “Mineral Security Corridor” in Balochistan to safeguard large-scale international mining and infrastructure projects. Simultaneously, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir visited the Quetta Garrison, where he emphasized that Pakistan’s economic and technological rise cannot be derailed by hostile […]

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Officials signing digital services agreement

Digital Public Services Integration: PSW and NITB Sign Milestone MoU Under World Bank DEEP Project

ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward centralizing Pakistan’s digital public infrastructure, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the National Information Technology Board (NITB) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to accelerate the digitization and integration of citizen-centric public services into a single, cohesive national platform under the Digital Economy

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Pakistan Tech Exports Surge: IT Revenue Hits $423 Million in Record-Breaking Month

ISLAMABAD / KARACHI — According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s technology exports have witnessed a massive 33% year-on-year growth, reaching an impressive $423 million for the single month of April 2026. This extends a continuous streak where monthly IT export revenue has comfortably held above the

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Official speaking at financial briefing

Blockchain Sovereign Bonds: Pakistan to Launch Tokenized Bonds and Naya Pakistan Certificates

ISLAMABAD — In a massive tech-driven shift to modernize the capital markets, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has chaired a high-level meeting to review the tokenization of sovereign bonds and Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) via blockchain infrastructure. Partnering with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the newly formed Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), the

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Market Closure Restrictions Suspended: Federal Government Removes Closing-Time Curbs Until May 31

ISLAMABAD — The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has officially suspended all business and market closing-time restrictions across the country until May 31, 2026. The emergency exemption temporarily overrules the austerity measures enacted on April 6. This means shopping malls, bazaars, retail shops, bakeries, and restaurants nationwide can now remain open 24/7

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S&P Macroeconomic Risk Warning: Pakistan Flagged as Most Exposed APAC Country to Middle East War

ISLAMABAD / KARACHI — A grueling report by S&P Global Market Intelligence has flagged Pakistan as the Asia-Pacific (APAC) economy most vulnerable to severe macroeconomic stress if conflicts in the Middle East persist. Due to a heavy dependence on imported energy and regional industrial inputs, a prolonged shock could choke domestic manufacturing and strain fiscal

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Tyre manufacturing factory floor

SLM Tyres IPO Alert: Pakistan’s First Radial Tyre Manufacturer to Go Public Amid Logistics Boom

KARACHI — Service Long March (SLM) Tyres, Pakistan’s first domestic manufacturer of all-steel radial tyres, is set for a major Initial Public Offering (IPO). Operating from a 50-acre facility in Sindh, SLM has captured 43% of the domestic radial market and recently expanded exports to the US and Brazil. Investors are closely watching this listing

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Solar Energy Revolution: Govt Rules Out New Fuel-Based IPPs; Shifts Focus to Battery Storage

LAHORE — Energy Minister Awais Leghari has announced that Pakistan will no longer set up new imported fuel-based Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Instead, the government is prioritizing a mass shift to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for 10 million consumers and encouraging heavy investment in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This shift aims to capitalize on

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Officials in strategic talks meeting

Pakistan-US Strategic Talks: Finance Minister Aurangzeb Vows Transparent Investor-Friendly Reforms

ISLAMABAD — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur to discuss deepening economic ties. The meeting focused on accelerating Pakistan’s digital finance, technology, and energy sectors through transparent and predictable reforms. US officials acknowledged Pakistan’s stabilization efforts and expressed strong interest from American firms in long-term infrastructure and technology projects.

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AI Agriculture Revolution: Pakistan Launches “Smart Farming” Pilot in Punjab and Sindh

LAHORE — The Ministry of Agriculture has initiated its first-ever “AI-Driven Smart Farming” pilot project in collaboration with top Chinese tech firms. Using satellite imagery and AI sensors, farmers will now receive real-time data on soil health, water requirements, and pest control through a mobile app. This project aims to increase crop yields by 20%

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