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News Update

17

Dec 2025

Dec 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Nepra Proposes New Rules to Cut Solar Net Metering Benefits

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has released draft regulations proposing major changes to the solar net...

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News Update

17

Dec 2025

Dec 17, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR Retires Customs Inspector Over Rs. 2 Million Under-Declaration in Afghan Fruit Import

The Federal Board of Revenue has compulsorily retired a Customs Inspector after an inquiry found gross under-declaration...

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News Update

17

Dec 2025

Dec 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Auction Advisory Committee to Brief PM and Deputy PM on 5G Spectrum Auction

The process of launching 5G services in Pakistan has reached a decisive stage, as the Auction Advisory Committee (AAC) h...

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News Update

17

Dec 2025

Dec 17, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt to Sell Entire PIA Stake

The federal government has decided to sell its entire 100 percent stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), offeri...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

HBL Reinforces Commitment to Inclusive Growth with 2024 Impact Report

HBL, Pakistan’s premier financial services group, today launched its Impact & Sustainability Report 2024, highlighting t...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Tightens Oversight of Gold, Precious Metals, and Real Estate to Combat Money Laundering

The federal government has moved to strengthen monitoring of the gold and precious metals sector as part of a broader cr...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan, Russia in Talks for Oil Sector Agreement: Finance Minister

Pakistan and Russia are in talks over a potential agreement in the oil sector, with discussions currently underway betwe...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan Eyes BRICS Membership to Boost Regional Trade and Investment

Pakistan is actively seeking to join BRICS as part of its broader push to expand regional connectivity, diversify trade...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Why China’s Real Estate Bubble Burst Must Be Kept Top Secret

As home sales continue to plummet, Beijing has curbed independent reporting of real estate figures. The gag order masks...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Rupee Rises Record 60th Day in a Row Against US Dollar

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) 60th day in a row on Monday. Meanwhile, it posted...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Jazz International Holding Ltd to Acquire TPL Insurance

Jazz International Holding Limited has been confirmed as the new acquirer for the proposed acquisition of shares and con...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

6-Month KIBOR Declines After Monetary Policy Announcement

The 6-Month KIBOR has declined to 10.76 percent in the current session vs. 11.11 percent yesterday, according to Bloombe...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan’s 5-Year Telecom Plan Ready to Launch as 5G Rollout Takes Shape

During a recent NA committee meeting, IT minister Shaza Fatima revealed that a five-year telecom plan has been prepared...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Gold Prices Fall Sharply, While Silver Remains at All-Time High

Gold and silver prices in Pakistan saw notable moves on Tuesday, with gold declining and silver holding steady at its re...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR Suspends Recent SRO on Higher Property Valuation in Islamabad

In a major development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended notification SRO 2392(1)/2025, which increased...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

NA Committee Slams PTA Over Weak Mobile Signals and Slow Internet Nationwide

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom was held under the chairmans...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

PSO, OGDC and Lucky Cement Dominate Mutual Fund Portfolios

Mutual funds greatly increased their exposure to Pakistan State Oil in November, making it the most favoured stock acros...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Top 10% Control 59% of Pakistan’s Wealth: Report

Income and wealth inequality in Pakistan remain sharply skewed, with the richest 10 percent of the population taking 42...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

PTA Releases Strict Security Rules For a Safe 5G Rollout

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued its 5G Security Guidelines 2025 to ensure the secure deploymen...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Asan Khidmat Center Nears Completion, Set to Open in Islamabad by January

Work on the Asan Khidmat Center in Islamabad has reached 95 percent completion, marking a major step towards the launch...

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News Update

16

Dec 2025

Dec 16, 2025 • 5 min read

Centre Notifies 8 NFC Committees Amid Provinces’ Concerns Over Revenue Sharing

The federal government has notified eight sub-committees under the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC), including a k...

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