HeadlinesPakistan eyes 5G rollout in 2026, PTA urges tax cuts on mobile components
Regulator warns high costs of 5G-compatible phones could limit adoption; mobile penetration and digital services expected to rise with tax relief
Nov 23, 2025
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HeadlinesPakistan’s food imports jump to $3.08 billion in four months, sugar and palm oil lead surge
Imports soar amid domestic shortages and government interventions, soyabean oil rises under US trade pact
Nov 23, 2025
HeadlinesPunjab to launch garment city, open economic zones to attract investment
CM Maryam Nawaz pledges lower electricity costs, anti-corruption drive, and climate initiatives
Nov 23, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan auto market expands as SKD/CKD and used car imports surge
Local assemblies and used vehicles see record growth amid EV push and low-interest financing
Nov 23, 2025
HeadlinesICCI calls AI a strategic imperative as Pakistan wraps up 2025 summit
Chamber pledges to push innovation and national AI readiness after high-engagement forum
Nov 23, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan, Netherlands set to open new trade talks as Islamabad seeks EU concession relief
Dutch envoy flags improved investor climate; Pakistan pushes agriculture and services expansion
Nov 23, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan activates SEA-ME-WE 6 cable to boost international internet capacity
New 19,200-km system adds 4tbps immediately; total 13.2tbps allocated to Pakistan
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan raises ethanol, basmati GI concerns in talks with Netherlands as it reaffirms GSP+ commitment
Meeting discusses digital upgrades, outsourcing plans, new international links and progress on ML-1, KUAP and Thar connectivity
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesGovt restores gold import and export after ECC, cabinet approval
SRO 2198(I)/2025 reinstates Entrustment Scheme’s 120-day entitlement period, amends 2013 precious metals order
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesECC declines proposal to extend gas supply for two SNGPL-based urea plants until March 2026
Committee allows operations only until Dec 31, 2025; warns of review on gas availability and urea stocks by Dec 15
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesADB to invest over $10 billion in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation projects by 2030
Bishkek Declaration adopted to boost trade, investment, digital cooperation and green economy
Nov 22, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan’s unemployment rate rises to around 7% under updated labour survey
Previous survey showed labour force at 71.76 million, unemployment at 6.3%, employment-to-population ratio at 42.1%, with 64.1% male and 19.4% female participation, and youth joblessness at 11.1%
Nov 22, 2025