How much will the disruption to Pakistani Fiverr accounts cost?Â
Fiverr has announced that it will temporarily set the accounts of Pakistani freelancers to "Out-of-office" mode due to severe and ongoing internet...
Govt gives record single month tax refunds to businessmen. But should it have?
Citizens who pay above their tax liability become eligible for tax refunds. Find out why they pay more and how they receive it back.
APTMA urges further rate cuts as Pakistan’s real interest rate reaches regional peak
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urgently called for additional interest rate reductions to alleviate borrowing costs and stimulate...
In the wake of $5 billion investment, the govt has introduced a new petroleum exploration policy. What does it do?Â
ISLAMABAD: A controversial document prepared by the Petroleum Division has created a stir regarding the future of international investment into Exploration and...
Govt initiates phased privatisation of 13 power sector entities
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the privatisation of 13 power sector entities, including nine power distribution companies (DISCOs) and four power...
Auto industry suggests trade agreements for exports
ISLAMABAD: Major automotive industry players in Pakistan have announced plans to start exporting locally assembled and manufactured vehicles. Industry sources claim that...
Engineers’ license trade and PEC irregularities exposedÂ
LAHORE: In a press conference held at the Lahore Press Club, Engineer Zahoor Sarwar, a member of the Governing Body of the...
CCP greenlights major steel industry merger involving EP Corporate Group and Thyssenkrupp
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has sanctioned a major merger in the steel sector with international ramifications. The deal involves...
Hascol faces Rs1.74 billion loss in first quarter of 2024
KARACHI: Hascol Petroleum Limited reported a loss of Rs1.74 billion for the first quarter of 2024 (January-March), a notable improvement compared to...
Is the govt about to let go of its control on petrol prices?
The PM claims he is about to deregulate petrol prices. The govt was barely in control anyways
New immigration and passport authority to streamline immigration operationsÂ
ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to establish a separate authority for immigration and passport services, potentially diverting over Rs 70 billion in...
Energy prices in Pakistan have increased by 38%. Here’s what the experts have to sayÂ
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing an overall 38% increase in energy prices and a 62% rise in capacity charges, leading to a significant...
Maize consignments intercepted with pests, export to Vietnam and other countries in doldrums
ISLAMABAD: Following risks to Pakistan’s rice exports to Russia and a longstanding ban on rice imports by Mexico due to pest interceptions,...
How bad is the labour problem in Pakistan’s platform economy?
Pakistan’s platform economy is big, but the realities of gig work in a country without labour protection are often chilling. A new report sheds light on this
Sadapay has laid off at least 30% of its entire workforce, including some C-suite executives
A little over a month after announcing its acquisition by Turkish fintech Papara, SadaPay abruptly fired at least 30% of the company’s...