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PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger

PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger

Amalgamation process to take 4 weeks.

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Dredging begins at Karachi Port

Dredging begins at Karachi Port

Development to mark a major upgrade to maritime infrastructure, says the maritime minister.

19.03.2026 30

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5G pilot launch in major cities next week

Shaza Fatima says government working to establish AI Council to guide AI policy and development.

13.03.2026 40

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4 fuel-laden ships reach Pakistan amid concerns about shortages, 3 yet to berth

A vessel, bringing petrol for the state-owned Pakistan State Oil, is expected to arrive after March 16.

10.03.2026 50

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‘Faster, cheaper, better’: 480MHz sold for $507m as 5G spectrum auction concludes

Finance minister says better connectivity to help country in "seamless transition" while navigating current oil crisis.

10.03.2026 50

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‘Faster, cheaper, better’: 5G spectrum auction enters second bidding round

Finance minister says better connectivity to help country in "seamless transition" while navigating current oil crisis.

10.03.2026 40

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5G auction to proceed today as govt, telecom companies finalise preparations

“Currently, only 274 megahertz (MHz) spectrum is running the whole system in the country, leading to network issues,” says Shaza Fatima.

10.03.2026 30

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Sindh govt makes third-party vehicle insurance mandatory

SECP hopes other provinces will follow suit.

08.03.2026 50

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Lawmakers to join SECP policy board

Commission not supplying Senate committee with information on foreign travels by SECP officials.

05.03.2026 30

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No fuel shortage in Pakistan: finance minister

Warns "things could become serious" if war drags on, suggests conserving fuel as preventative measure.

04.03.2026 40

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Finance minister says no emergency like-situation in Pakistan amid global oil uncertainty

“We are not going for rationing of fuel as there is no fuel shortage in the country, but things could become serious if the war drags on,” he says.

04.03.2026 40

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Roadmap urged for competitive auto industry

CCP study finds that despite successive policy interventions, passenger car market remains concentrated in several engine categories.

03.03.2026 30

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Pakistan attracts 79 new foreign firms, Rs40.7bn investment in three years

Foreign participation has also expanded through equity transactions, with a total of 61 shareholding transactions involving foreign companies and...

24.02.2026 40

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5G mobile devices to hit Pakistani market soon

Govt finalises policy as spectrum auction scheduled for March 10.

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Arif Habib-led group seeks to acquire 25pc remaining govt stake in PIA, gaining full control of airline

Consortium to acquire remaining stake for Rs45bn; in December 2025, the group acquired a 75pc stake for Rs135 billion.

15.02.2026 40

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Pakistan leads Digital Cooperation Organisation in Kuwait

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday took over the presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) at its fifth General Assembly held in Kuwait....

07.02.2026 30

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QR codes made mandatory for retail outlets

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani has said that QR codes have been made mandatory for retail outlets in Islamabad and across...

26.01.2026 40

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Exploration firms protest Rs1.5tr gas dues

ISLAMABAD: The upstream oil and gas exploration and production companies have lodged a strong protest against the state-owned Sui Southern Gas Company...

20.01.2026 20

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FPCCI warns against widespread textile factory closures, unemployment amid high energy tariffs, taxes

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday warned that Pakistan’s industrial sector was facing a severe crisis...

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Seafood export zone planned at Karachi’s Korangi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday announced plans to establish a 100-acre seafood processing...

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Spectrum auction set for Feb 26

ISLAMABAD: After the issuance of the policy framework by the government, the Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that the spectrum...

11.01.2026 30

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IT ministry sets dollar rate, terms for spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom has acknowledged key demands of the telecom sector in its policy directive for the auction of...

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Virtual mobile service operators to get permits

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecom­mu­nications Authority (PTA) on Wednesday noti­­fied the Mobile Virtual Network Ope­rators (MVNO) Policy...

09.01.2026 20

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Govt warned against hasty 5G rollout

ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan (TOA) has cautioned the government against rushing into next-generation networks without...

08.01.2026 30

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Chip shortage pushes up smartphone prices

ISLAMABAD: The increasing use of AI, along with the impact of the global “chip war”, is becoming evident even in local markets, as smartphone...

05.01.2026 50

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Petroleum Division delays action over ‘illegal’ energy deal

ISLAMABAD: Six months after issuing show-cause notices to energy companies for alleged unauthorised changes in ownership and management control, the...

03.01.2026 60

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Telecom industry demands rational spectrum auction policy

• Companies say it must reflect sector’s ‘economic realities’, urge federal cabinet to prioritise long-term benefits over short-term...

31.12.2025 30

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Fake pesticides flood Punjab, Sindh: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The Com­­petition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released its Competition Assessment Study on the Pesticide Sector in Pakistan, noting...

22.12.2025 60

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€2bn maritime complex proposed at Port Qasim

ISLAMABAD: Shan­d­ong Xinxu Group, a Chin­ese conglomerate, has proposed a €2 billion Inte­g­rated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC) at Port...

20.12.2025 20

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Gemstone policy awaits cabinet’s approval

ISLAMABAD: The Mi­­nistry of Industries and Production on Tues­day forwarded the gemstone policy, with focus on value-addition, to the federal...

18.12.2025 20

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Pakistan establishes first lab for solar panels with Korean govt’s support

ISLAMABAD: The cou­ntry’s first testing laboratory for photovoltaic (PV) modules, commonly kno­wn as solar panels, has been established with the...

08.12.2025 30

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Panel interviews 27 candidates for 3 SECP posts

ISLAMABAD: The selection committee on Friday conducted interviews of 27 candidates for the appointment of three commissioners to the Securities and...

07.12.2025 20

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PTA clears PTCL-Telenor merger with strict conditions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tele­communication Authority (PTA) has approved the merger of Telenor Pak­i­stan with Pakistan Tele­comm­unication...

06.12.2025 30

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Rs13bn telecom projects okayed to connect 5.5m rural residents

ISLAMABAD: The Univer­sal Service Fund (USF) on Wed­­nesday approved nine new telecom projects worth Rs13.05 billion to provide high-speed internet...

05.12.2025 20

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Competition Commission of Pakistan issues notices to 10 sugar mills over collusion

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to 10 sugar mills in Punjab for colluding on the start of the...

30.11.2025 10

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Aurangzeb vows to build inclusive capital markets

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is committed to building vibrant and inclusive capital markets that can support...

30.11.2025 20

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Pakistan enters bunkering market with first facility

ISLAMABAD: The country has laun­ched its first standardised bunkering operations at the Karachi Port, aligning Pakistan’s largest port with global...

21.11.2025 30

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Three deep-sea ports to expand maritime footprint

KARACHI: Maritime Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday constituted a high-level, multi-agency committee to identify potential sites for...

15.11.2025 20

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14,802 firms enrolled in July-October

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 14,802 new companies in the first four months of FY26. Of these...

15.11.2025 20

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Govt awaits IMF nod to unveil first industrial policy

ISLAMABAD: The government has presented the country’s first National Industrial Policy (NIP) to the federal cabinet for approval, outlining major...

10.11.2025 20

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Unauthorised share sale in oil firms halted

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is failing to enforce regulatory discipline related to national security in the upstream oil and gas due to the...

27.10.2025 30

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Pakistan plans to standardise food exports

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to align its food safety standards with international regulations to improve access to European markets, though...

27.10.2025 30

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Pakistan’s car quality quagmire amid dual authority

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has claimed powers to certify the quality standards of vehicles assembled and...

20.10.2025 50

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Competition Commission of Pakistan fines two transport associations

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of Rs5 million each on the Transporters of Goods Association (TGA) and...

17.10.2025 30

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PTCL directed to unbundle works after Telenor deal

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has ordered Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) to unbundle its operations following...

15.10.2025 60

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New safety standards for vehicles enforced amid concerns from auto industry stakeholders

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has enforced quality and safety standards for both imported and locally manufactured vehicles for...

04.10.2025 30

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Port Qasim ranks 9th in WB’s performance index

Maritime trade growth stalled in 2025 as rising costs and geopolitical tensions reshape shipping routes and operations.—Courtesy PQA ISLAMABAD:...

29.09.2025 30

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NA panel slams rampant unannounced loadshedding

ISLAMABAD: The Nati­onal Assembly’s Comm­ittee on Cabinet Secretariat has denounced the rampant unannounced loadshedding by electricity...

26.09.2025 20

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Port Qasim’s upgrade to boost cement exports

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a series of initiatives to boost cement and clinker exports by...

25.09.2025 20

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PTCL inaction delays Telenor merger: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The Comp­etition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has raised concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL)’s...

24.09.2025 20

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