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Exemptions allowed to boost innovation in Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector

ISLAMABAD – In line with its mandate to promote fair competition and protect consumer welfare, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted six exemptions…

SBP seeks public feedback on draft regulations for SME financing

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made a comprehensive review of the Prudential Regulations (PRs) for SME Financing to promote sustainable, responsible,…

SBP awards microfinance banking license to Egypt’s company

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted a nation-wide microfinance banking license to “Halan Microfinance Bank Limited” with effect from June 03,…

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Rains, windstorms expected

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms are expected in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday night and Thursday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological…

World Environment Day: Telemedicine reduces carbon footprint

KARACHI – World Environment Day 2025 will be observed across the globe including Pakistan on June 05 with the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. According to…

Uk Puts Ban On Use Of Mobile Phones In More Than 90pc Schools

AI curiosity among children doubled in 2025

ISLAMABAD – Children are engaging with digital technology more than ever before with enhanced screen time, reveals Kaspersky annual report on kids’ digital interests. As…

‘Future of Takaful in Pakistan – A Diagnostic Study’ published

ISLAMABAD – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has published a study titled “Future of Takaful in Pakistan – A Diagnostic Study”, which…

Foreign Acquisition Of Pakistans Advertising Media Firms

Foreign acquisition of Pakistan’s advertising, media firms approved

ISLAMABAD – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for three separate merger transactions. Berkeley Square Holding BV has been allowed to acquire…

Punjab Launches E Cattle Market App Web Portal

Punjab launches e-Cattle Market App, Web Portal

LAHORE – In line with the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, citizens across Punjab can now conveniently buy and sell sacrificial animals from the comfort of their homes…

Mcb Bank Alfalah Allied Bank Among 63 Sealed In Lahore

MCB, Bank Alfalah, Allied Bank among 63 sealed in Lahore

LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 63 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulter premises during operations in LDA-controlled areas on Wednesday. LDA’s Town Planning…

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