Author: Aftab Ahmed

The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
Business

Pakistan Bank Deposits Soar 23.6% in December

Banking sector in Pakistan reported significant deposit growth in December 2025, rising 23.6% YoY while increasing 5.8% MoM, according to Topline research. Despite strong deposits, advances…

Jan 29, 2026
Bnak
Pakistan

U.S. Embassy Launches Freedom 250 Lecture Series

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad launched its Freedom 250 lecture series to engage the Pakistani public on key priorities such as entrepreneurship, the digital economy, and…

Jan 29, 2026
Lecture
Energy

Power Tariff May Rise by Rs0.48 Per Unit

Electricity prices are likely to increase by Rs0.48 per unit for one month under fuel price adjustment mechanism, following a request submitted to regulator authority. The…

Jan 29, 2026
Uniform Tax on Net Metering Bills
Energy

LESCO Puts Emergency Power Plan for Basant

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has placed its staff on emergency duty to ensure an uninterrupted power supply and handle any emergency during the Basant…

Jan 29, 2026
ECP 1
World

EU–India Trade Deal Threatens Pakistan Textiles

Former caretaker Federal Minister and Chairman of the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), Dr. Gohar Ejaz, has sounded the alarm over the European Union–India Free…

Jan 28, 2026
UE India
Aviation

South Air Launches Domestic Flight Operations

South Air has officially announced the start of its flight operations, marking a new entry into Pakistan’s domestic aviation sector. The airline will initially operate daily…

Jan 28, 2026
Flight
IT& Telecom

PTA Drafts Rules for Satellite-Based Broadband Services

Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services, with authorities emphasizing national security, data protection, and strict regulatory control over global service providers operating in…

Jan 28, 2026
satellite