ISLAMABAD   (  WEB  NEWS   ) The business community is committed to contributing to the country’s economic development and prosperity through the growth of businesses. However, obstacles to creating a business-friendly environment must be addressed by those in positions of authority. The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) remains dedicatedRead More →

Imran Khan: Negotiations and Remittance Boycott Campaign Ongoing, Deadline Given to Government until January 31 RAWALPINDI   (   WEB  NEWS   ) The founder and chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has said that he has given the government a deadline until January 31, and that the campaign to boycott remittancesRead More →

Supreme Court: Important Cases, Including PTI Founder’s Petition, Scheduled for Hearing ISLAMABAD  (Web News) The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has released the cause list for the judicial week starting from January 6, 2025. The 7-member larger bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, will include Justice JamalRead More →

Negotiations with the Government: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Presents Two Demands PTI presented demands for the release of Imran Khan and other prisoners, as well as the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the incidents of May 9 and November 26. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) requested the government on Thursday toRead More →

Investor Confidence: Veon Group injects USD 15 million in Mobilink Bank to fuel growth and tech advancement ISLAMBAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) Global digital operator VEON Group reaffirms its confidence in the growth potential of Pakistan’s microfinance sector and Mobilink Bank by investing USD 15 million in fresh capital toRead More →

Mashreq Becomes First Bank to Launch Pilot Operations as Digital Retail Bank KARACHI  (   WEB  NEWS   ) Mashreq Pakistan, part of leading financial institution in the MENA region, Mashreq, becomes the first to receive restricted license from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to commence pilot operations as a digital retail bank in Pakistan. This milestoneRead More →

ICCI, SECP Host Awareness Session on ‘eZfile’ Portal to Simplify Company Registration Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, commended the SECP for taking proactive steps to modernize and simplify business operations. ISLAMABAD   (  WEB  NEWS  ) The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) organized an awareness session at the Islamabad Chamber ofRead More →

Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology Calls Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law Over Internet Shutdowns ISLAMABAD  (   WEB  NEWS   ) The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has summoned the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Law in its next meeting regarding the ongoing internet shutdowns inRead More →

After days-long negotiations, the two warring tribes in Kurram sign peace agreement containing 14 points Both sides agree to hand over their weapons to the govt Barrister Saif says peace agreement would usher in a ’new era of peace and development’ KOHAT/PESHAWAR  (  WEB  NEWS   ) After days-long negotiations, theRead More →

ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS    ) Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, the Acting President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has acknowledged the potential of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ambitious “Uraan Pakistan” initiative—a five-year national economic plan focusing on the 5Es (exports, e-Pakistan, environment, energy, equity, and empowerment)—to guideRead More →

IHC expresses dissatisfaction over the steps of MoFA & Pakistani embassy in the USA regarding their role in release of Dr Aafia ISLAMABAD  (  WEB  NEWS  ) Islamabad High Court (IHC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the MoFA and Pakistani embassy in the USA’s actions in seeking Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s releaseRead More →

Federal cabinet approves the sale of 15 percent shares in Reko Diq Mine worth $540 million to KSA ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) The federal cabinet has approved the sale of 15 percent shares in Reko Diq Mine worth $540 million to Saudi Arabia (KSA) under the Inter-Governmental Commercial TransactionsRead More →