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PTA corporate SMS regulation targets mobile operators and corporate messaging services in Pakistan

PTA Moves to Cap Mobile Operators’ Grip on Corporate SMS

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-04
PTA corporate SMS regulation could trigger a major shake-up in Pakistan‘s telecom industry as the regulator moves to classify Corporate SMS as a separate market and scrutinize the dominance of mobile operators. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has proposed carving out Corporate SMS as a standalone telecommunications market and labelling every mobile operator in the ... Read more
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Pakistan Hajj quota 2026 fully utilized as country wins four Saudi awards including Labbaykum award

Pakistan Achieves Full Hajj Quota, Wins Four Saudi Awards in Major Milestone

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-04
MADINAH (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced that Pakistan has successfully utilized its full Hajj quota of 180,000 pilgrims for 2026. Attributing this achievement to the Ministry’s exceptional performance and rigorous oversight of the private sector, the Minister noted that Pakistan has received four prestigious international awards from ... Read more
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Foreign Investment in India falls to decade low as global investors reduce holdings in Indian stock market

Global Investors Abandon India as Foreign Investment Sinks to Decade Low

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-04
NEW DELHI: Foreign investors yanked Rs2.25 trillion out of Indian equities within the first five months of 2026. That’s already more than last year’s full-year record of Rs1.66 lakh crore. The drop occurred due to India’s stock market falling behind tech-savvy competitors. Plus, policy weaknesses, a weakening rupee, and rising tensions from the US-Iran conflict ... Read more
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US tariffs on Pakistan proposed by the Trump administration over forced labour concerns

US Targets Pakistan and India With New Tariffs as Trump Revives Global Trade Offensive

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-03
WASHINGTON: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed new import duties on 60 economies including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union citing their failure to combat forced labour in global supply chains, as the Trump administration advances its tariff agenda following recent legal setbacks.The USTR proposed duties ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent ... Read more
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Pakistan Fertilizer Sector outlook improves as analysts raise earnings forecasts and upgrade FFC and EFERT on stronger demand and higher urea prices.

Pakistan Fertilizer Stocks Get Major Boost as Earnings Forecasts Rise

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-02
KARACHI: The fertilizer industry in Pakistan has become one of the best investments on the stock exchange as analysts have revised their view positively on the industry following higher fertilizer prices, better farming economics, and prospects of more activity in the agriculture sector in the coming years. Analysts believe that the fertilizer industry has become ... Read more
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PIA handover delay as privatization consortium awaits management control transfer of Pakistan International Airlines

PIA Handover Delay Deepens as Winning Consortium Still Waits for Control

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-01
ISLAMABAD: PIA handover delay enters sixth month, even after completion of milestone privatization transaction with the successful bid group unable to exercise control over Pakistan International Airlines. Issues related to regulatory clearance and NOC delays remain hurdles to this process as concerns regarding the timing of this major privatization case arise. The timeline failures tell ... Read more
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Pakistan car prices after budget as major tariff reforms and import duty cuts boost industry in Budget 2026-27

Shehbaz Clears Historic Duty Cuts for Pakistan’s Auto Industry Ahead of Budget 2026-27

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-05-31
Pakistan car prices after budget 2026-27 may see a drastic change since the Federal Government is expected to cut duties for vehicles on a massive scale. These measures, approved by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, are part of an overall policy aimed at improving competition and industry development in Pakistan through tariff reduction. ISLAMABAD: In ... Read more
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