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.
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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. […]
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 […]