6 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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7 h. ago OGRA launches second phase of digitizing Pakistan’s oil supply chain

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – Digitising Pakistan’s Oil supply chain. Building on the successful deployment of its online licensing system and the first phase of digitisation, OGRA has now initiated a comprehensive Track & Trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology […]

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12 h. ago UAE denies Golden Visa shortcut for Indians, says claims have no legal basis

The UAE government has shut down recent claims circulating online that the country is offering lifetime Golden Visas to Indian nationals in exchange for an upfront payment of ₹23 lakhs. The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) clarified that the process for obtaining a Golden Visa is strictly regulated by […]

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13 h. ago “Pakistan fights terror, it doesn’t fuel it,” says Bilawal Bhutto

In a bold statement to Indian media, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari rejected allegations that Pakistan supports terrorist groups, declaring that “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, not its facilitator.” He stressed that the Pakistani state does not permit terrorism within or outside its borders, and highlighted the country’s long-standing sacrifices in the fight against […]

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13 h. ago CM Maryam seeks comprehensive plan for first regular school bus service

Punjab CM decides to introduce ‘School of the Month’ award on the basis of discipline, classroom, lab and quality of education, while the ‘Teacher of the Month’ award for best performance LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday sought a comprehensive plan for the first regular school bus service and decided to introduce school […]

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13 h. ago Relief for millions: Electricity prices slashed across Pakistan

In a welcome development for power consumers, electricity prices have been reduced across the country under NEPRA’s monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) officially notified the price cuts, which will be reflected in July 2025 electricity bills. This decision is expected to provide some short-term relief to households and […]

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14 h. ago Freelancers using Sadapay hit with 13pc Total Taxes after Pakistan’s 2025 Budget

ISLAMABAD – Freelancers in Pakistan are now paying the price of aggressive taxation, as new regulations in Budget 2025 bring

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17 h. ago Pakistan’s oil supply goes digital with OGRA’s track & trace

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s petroleum sector by launching the second phase of its oil supply chain digitisation project. This phase introduces a sophisticated Track & Trace system developed in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The new system will monitor petroleum product […]

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18 h. ago Zardari greenlights law to regulate crypto and digital assets

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA). This new federal authority will license, regulate, and supervise all entities dealing in digital assets. The Federal Cabinet endorsed the creation of the authority earlier this week. This marks a major shift in how Pakistan plans […]

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20 h. ago President Zardari not resigning, PPP calls rumors baseless and misleading

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has strongly denied all rumors about President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation. Party Vice President Sherry Rehman said these reports are false and part of a planned attempt to weaken democracy. She urged people not to believe in fake news and propaganda. According to her, such rumors aim to create confusion […]

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33 h. ago PPP rejects Zardari’s removal rumours, says govt can’t function sans support

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari on Tuesday categorically rebuked the rumours circulating regarding President Asif Ali Zardari’s future as the country’s head of state and said that the government could not function without the party’s support. “The government cannot function without the support of the PPP. There is no truth to […]

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36 h. ago Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ may threaten President Trump, warn analysts

WASHINGTON: Although US President Donald Trump has brushed off Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party as “ridiculous”, the tech billionaire’s announcement underscored the threat the disaffected former ally poses to US Republicans defending paper-thin congressional majorities. Musk’s weekend launch of the “America Party” came in the wake of Trump signing into law a […]

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42 h. ago Aurangzeb leads charge to transform FBR into modern tax authority

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired an important meeting on Tuesday to speed up reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The meeting, held under the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing, focused on transforming the FBR into a modern, transparent, and efficient tax body. Senior officials from various ministries, including the Power and Law Divisions, […]

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43 h. ago Junaid Safdar takes fine gracefully, celebrates law’s equal application

LAHORE – A traffic fine issued to the security vehicle of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son, Junaid Safdar, has drawn public praise—not protest—from the young political figure. On July 7, traffic police in Lahore stopped and fined a black-tinted vehicle assigned to Junaid Safdar’s security. The vehicle was pulled over during a routine check […]

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43 h. ago PPP dismisses rumours of Zardari’s removal, says govt needs party’s support

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has firmly rejected the rumours surrounding President Asif Ali Zardari’s removal, calling them baseless and politically motivated. He emphasized that the current government cannot function without PPP’s crucial support. Bukhari made it clear that those spreading such rumours lack a basic understanding of the […]

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44 h. ago President Zardari administers oath to IHC CJ Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari administered oath to Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar at

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46 h. ago Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf Miss Out as Pakistan Announce Squad for Bangladesh T20 Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, set to begin on July 20 in Dhaka. In the absence of regular T20I captain Babar Azam, all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the Pakistan side. Meanwhile, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf have been sidelined due […]

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57 h. ago Sindh at forefront of provincial climate response: spokesperson

Government Spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani has said that Sindh, under the visionary leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is taking significant strides to combat climate change through a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at sustainability, climate resilience and environmental protection. In a press statement, Hemnani shared that government’s most remarkable efforts to tackle climate change include the […]

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59 h. ago Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Special Office on Blockchain and Crypto, the new authority aims to build a robust legal and institutional framework for […]

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60 h. ago Zardari finalizes major judicial appointments across high courts

ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffle in the country’s top judicial offices, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday formally appointed chief justices for all four high courts. The appointments were made based on recommendations from the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), which held a series of meetings last week to finalise the nominations. Justice Sarfraz Dogar […]

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