The IMF Executive Board meeting scheduled for today is a crucial moment for Pakistan’s economic roadmap as the Fund prepares to review the country’s progress under two major lending programs.
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UK energy regulator approves £28 billion investment, bills to rise by 2031
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has approved a £28 billion ($37.33 billion) investment plan for the next five years to maintain a safe and reliable energy […]
SECP Policy Board Rejects Chairman’s Agenda Amid Governance Concerns
The ongoing SECP Policy Board review has taken a dramatic turn as the Board unanimously rejected every agenda item presented by SECP Chairman Akif Saeed. This development has sparked debate over regulatory governance.
Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe amid rising competition from Shein & Temu
Amazon has announced major fee reductions for sellers in Europe as it faces increasing competition from ultra-cheap marketplaces like Shein and Temu. Key Fee Reductions […]
India orders mandatory Pre-installation of state cybersecurity app on all new smartphones
India’s telecoms ministry has quietly ordered smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-owned cybersecurity application on all new devices, with no option for users to delete […]
Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulations: A New Era of Digital Asset Oversight
The newly drafted Pakistan virtual asset regulations mark the most comprehensive effort yet to govern the country’s fast-growing digital asset ecosystem. As Pakistan moves to strengthen financial integrity and align with global standards
Bahrain lowers golden residency real estate investment threshold by 35%
Bahrain has reduced the minimum real estate investment required to qualify for its Golden Residency Program to BHD 130,000 (US$345,000), down from the previous BHD […]
Govt moves to reduce power sector circular Debt inflow to zero under IMF conditions
The federal government has decided to bring the power sector’s circular debt inflow to zero during the current fiscal year, in line with International Monetary […]
ADB approves $48 million more for Balochistan water project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million loan to help complete important parts of the Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project. […]