Friday, January 9, 2026

Russia ready to assist Pakistan Steel Mills expansion

Russia has offered assistance in the expansion of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). The 200 Russian companies are keen to explore opportunities in Pakistan, a top Russian leader said here on Friday.

Govt lauded for simplifying business policies

ICSTSI urges govt to discourage interaction between tax officials and the business community by promoting automation The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small...

Monal restaurant’s owner becomes first entrepreneur to receive ‘Pride of Performance’ award

ISLAMABAD: Owner of Islamabad's Monal restaurant, Luqman Ali Afzal, became the first Pakistani to be awarded a Pride of Performance award for 'entrepreneurship', according to...

Musk says Twitter to soon allow calls, encrypted messaging

Twitter Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year,...

After tower sharing agreement, Edotco and Zong partner for 4G coverage

Edotco Pakistan Private Limited (edotco Pakistan) on Friday signed a long-term agreement with Zong 4G to collaborate on multiple projects that would strengthen 4G...

Worldcall reannounces takeover by ARY Digital Network

Share price of WTL increases 41pc within 24 hours after the announcement

Foreign investors urge govt to address anomalies in 2023-24 Budget

Foreign investors have expressed their concerns to the government regarding certain flaws in the 2023-24 budget. They are urging the government to address these...

Invitation to Saudi company to invest in corporate farming pick up pace

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan looks to fast track the invitation process for corporate farming, especially to Saudi companies to invest in the country's agriculture sector. Sources revealed...

“Khao kasam,” says OLX to its sellers before finalising a deal 

OLX makes sellers take a religious undertaking to earn commission from the proceeds 

Competition commission approves Coca-Cola Turkey’s acquisition of Coca Cola Pakistan 

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given the green light to Coca-Cola İçecek (Turkey) for the acquisition of 49.67 % shareholding of...

Is Ernst & Young about to exit Pakistan?

Ernst & Young, the global accounting and professional services firm that goes by its brand name EY, is re-evaluating its relationship with its Pakistani...

Number of registered businesses surpasses 12.5 million, FBR informs NA 

Punjab leads with 8.2 million businesses; figures show a significant increase of 5.3 million registered business taxpayers over the past three years

Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House

The chief executives of Alphabet Inc's Google (GOOGL.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O), OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top administration officials to...

Cabinet committee approves third quarterly regulatory reform package to modernise Pakistan’s business environment

Measures include centralised national business registry, simplified SME bank accounts, and updated Companies Act provisions

PSQCA issues notice to beauty cream manufacturers over health concerns

Faiza Beauty Cream causes skin cancer, other diseases