Women in Pakistan Earn Significantly Less Than Men, With 40% Gap in Informal Sector
by A recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report reveals that women across Pakistan earn approximately 25% less per hour than men and 30% less on a …
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ICCI Urges Further Cuts in Electricity Tariffs to Boost Industrial Competitiveness
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called on the government to deepen recent electricity tariff reductions, emphasizing that more action is needed …
International Steels Limited Commissions 6.4 MW Solar Project to Advance Sustainable Manufacturing
Karachi, May 2025 — In a bold move toward greener industrial operations, International Steels Limited (ISL) has successfully commissioned a 6.4‑megawatt (MW) solar power plant at …
Govt Decides to Retain NITB Under Ministry of IT
In a pivotal policy update, the Government of Pakistan has officially decided to retain the National Information Technology Board (NITB) under the Ministry of Information …
Cement, Fertilizer Firms and Air Blue Among Pre-Qualified Bidders for PIA Privatization
Pakistan’s historic move to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reached a key milestone: the government has officially pre-qualified four major bidders to acquire a …
Electronic Income Tax Return Form Introduced by FBR
In a significant move aimed at streamlining tax compliance and enhancing digital governance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially introduced a new Electronic …
Rupee Briefly Hits 290 Against US Dollar in Open Market
The Pakistani rupee briefly touched the PKR 290 mark against the US dollar in the open market on Monday, sparking concerns among importers and market …
SECP’s Adjudication Division Decides 1,761 Cases in 2024-25
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released its annual performance report for the Adjudication Division, revealing that it decided an impressive 1,761 …
PSX Crosses 133,000 Milestone as Banking Stocks Drive Rally
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged past the 133,000-point mark for the first time in history on Monday, July 8, 2025, as bullish sentiment gripped …
Google issues official internal guidance on using AI for coding – and its devs might not be best pleased
Google recently published its first formal internal guidance for developers on using AI in their coding workflows. But according to some engineers, not everyone is …