Pakistan’s Poverty Rate Rises to 29% as Job Creation Struggles to Match Workforce Growth
Pakistan’s poverty rate has increased from 22 percent to 29 percent as employment opportunities fail…
Tag: Pakistan Economy
SECP Introduces IBAN-Based Digital Verification to Simplify Investor Account Opening Process
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new IBAN-based digital verification…
Select Technologies IPO Opens for Public Subscription on July 2–3
The public subscription phase for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Select Technologies Limited is…
Consumer Court Fines Two Internet Providers Over Poor Service Quality in Karachi
A consumer court in Karachi has ordered two internet service providers (ISPs) to pay compensation…
Identity 360 Global Powers Large-Scale Biometric Verification for Easypaisa’s Nationwide Network
Identity 360 Global, a venture of EPL Private Limited and a provider of AI-driven digital…
Telecom Operators Welcome Budget 2026-27 but Urge Cuts in Mobile Taxes
The Telecom Operators’ Association (TOA) has welcomed several digital economy-focused measures announced in the Federal…
Government Slashes Withholding Tax on Debit and Credit Card Foreign Transactions to Boost Digital Payments
The federal government has announced a significant reduction in withholding tax on bank-issued debit and…
Salaried Class Expected to Receive Major Tax Relief in Budget 2026-27
The federal government is reportedly considering significant tax relief measures for Pakistan’s salaried class in…
SECP Registers Record Number of Companies as Pakistan Nears 300,000 Registered Businesses
Pakistan’s corporate sector continues to show strong momentum as the Securities and Exchange Commission of…
P@SHA Calls for Closure of 0.25% Tax Loophole Exploited by Remote Workers
Pakistan Software Houses Association has urged the government to introduce tax reforms in the Federal…