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Pakistan and Turkiye have taken a major step toward strengthening their strategic partnership by signing five new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and deeds of assignment focused on oil and gas exploration, mining development, and energy-sector collaboration. The agreements were signed during the visit of a high-level Turkish delegation, marking a new chapter in long-term economic,…

Pakistan has taken a major step toward expanding its footprint in international bond markets as the Federal Cabinet approved full tax exemptions for the country’s upcoming $1 billion Panda Bond issuance. This development marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s external financing strategy and is expected to attract strong investor demand from Chinese and global institutions….

Pakistan has taken a major step toward long-term economic transformation as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved fast-tracked actions on the country’s new export-led growth strategy. This comes after the government received detailed reform proposals from private-sector experts, focusing mainly on tax reforms, investment expansion, and export competitiveness. The initiative signals a clear shift toward a…

Pakistan has taken a major regulatory step by officially starting the licensing of legal VPN services under the Commercial Cloud VPN Services (CVAS-Data) framework. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that it has now issued licenses to multiple companies, enabling them to operate legally across the country. This marks a significant shift in Pakistan’s digital landscape, where…

Pakistan has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Provider Governance & Operations Regulations 2025, a major step towards controlling and monitoring digital asset activity in the country. These regulations apply to all VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers), including crypto exchanges, brokers, custodians, token issuers, and platforms offering digital asset lending or derivatives. The new rules require…

Pakistan Customs has intensified its nationwide crackdown against smuggling, and the latest major action has come from Balochistan. In two powerful operations, Quetta Customs has seized non-custom paid (NCP) cars worth Rs. 272 million, delivering a strong message to smugglers and illegal traders. The recovered vehicles include several luxury models, high-value SUVs, and illegally imported…

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) successfully conducted the CSS MPT (MCQ-Based Preliminary Test) for CSS 2026 on 9 November 2025 across Pakistan. Thousands of candidates appeared in this mandatory screening test, which is required for appearing in the CSS Written Examination 2026. Now that the exam is over, candidates are urgently searching for the…