Overseas Pakistanis Can Keep SIMs Active

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 17, 2026

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has announced a new facility allowing overseas Pakistanis to retain their Pakistani mobile phone SIM cards during extended stays abroad legally. In a statement issued on Saturday, the regulator said the move would ensure continuity of mobile services and prevent SIM cards from being blocked overseas. The authority said overseas Pakistanis…

    OGRA Cuts RLNG Prices up to 5.3% for January

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has slashed prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas prices up to 5.3 percent effective January 1, 2026. The revised tariffs apply to the consumers of both transmission and distribution segments of the two state-owned gas utilities. The Ogra took a decision in line with federal government policy guidelines. According…

    Think Tank Proposes Expanding Funding, Risk Coverage for SMEs

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    A think Tank has proposed the government to introduce a generous exposure limits up to Rs 500M for Medium Enterprises (ME) and PKR 100M for Small Enterprise (SE), allowing banks to finance growing SMEs without regulatory caps. Under Clean Facility Limit program, it has proposed to offer clean lending up to Rs 50M based on…

    realme C85 Launches with Massive 7000mAh Battery

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    Battery anxiety becomes a thing of the past with the launch of the brand-new model the realme C85, a smartphone built for users who demand endurance without compromise. At the heart of the device is a massive 7000mAh Titan Battery, engineered to deliver uninterrupted power throughout the day and beyond. Whether it’s extended screen time,…

    CBD Punjab Unveils Major Commercial Land Auction

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has announced its first Grand Open Auction of 2026, scheduled to be held later this month. The auction will offer a curated portfolio of premium commercial, hospitality and residential plots across CBD Punjab’s flagship developments, reaffirming its role…

    Pakistan’s Early Learning Investment Offers Huge Returns

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    “If Pakistan gets foundational learning right, the economic gains are enormous, not as a one-off boost, but as returns that compound over the working lives of millions of children,” said Tahir Andrabi, Professor of Economics at Pomona College, board member and co-founder of the Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP), and principal investigator of…

    Budget To Offer Relief for Salaried Taxpayers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    Adviser to the Federal Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad has said the government plans to provide relief to salaried individuals and registered businesses in the upcoming federal budget. Speaking to Samaa TV, he said targeted measures were being prepared for compliant taxpayers, alongside efforts to reduce energy tariffs and rationalise tax rates. Responding to concerns about…

    PTA Proposes Public Warning System Rollout

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    Pakistan’s telecom regulator has drafted a National Disaster Telecommunication Plan to strengthen emergency response and disaster management, highlighting the role of networks during crises As per the documents, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has forwarded the draft plan to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for approval following consultations. Once approved, the plan will serve…

    Gold Prices Stay Flat Across Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association today for domestic markets. The price of 24-karat gold per tola stood at Rs 482,462, while 10 grams of 24-karat gold was recorded at Rs 413,633 without any change. The rate of 10 grams…

    SAPM Haroon Akhtar Meets industrialist SM Tanveer

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 16, 2026

    The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with prominent Pakistani industrialist and business leader Mr. SM Tanveer, along with his delegation, to discuss the country’s economic policies and the prevailing economic situation. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on national economic policies,…