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 […]
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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. […]
Karachi residents forced to cook on firewood amid severe gas shortages
Karachi is witnessing severe gas loadshedding weeks before the peak winter season, leaving households across several neighbourhoods struggling to manage basic cooking needs. Residents of […]
Petroleum Minister Orders Swift Measures to Ensure Smooth Winter Gas Supply for Households
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik on Monday directed gas companies to implement all necessary measures to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted gas supply for domestic […]
UK plans to scrap tariff exemption on low-value imports
The UK finance ministry announced on Friday that Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will remove the current tariff exemption for imported goods priced under £135, a […]
UK house prices slow in September; consumers brace for higher taxes ahead of budget
UK house prices rose 2.6% year-on-year in September, marking the slowest annual increase since May, according to data released Wednesday by the Office for National […]