President and Prime Minister Urge Action for Safe, Resilient Food Systems
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have issued calls to action for stakeholders in agriculture and
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Chemical Industry Key to Economic Growth, Minister Ahsan Iqbal Says
June 7, 2026
Lahore: The chemical industry is poised to play a significant role in Pakistan’s economic growth, export promotion, and job creation,
Tax System Reforms Drive Business Facilitation in Pakistan
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Major economic reforms introduced in Pakistan since 2024 have modernized the tax system, digital payments, and the trade sector,
Pakistan Signs MoU for Development of Maritime Business District in Karachi
June 7, 2026
Karachi: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi and local partners to explore the development of a maritime
AJK Supreme Court Upholds Government’s Stance on Refugee Seats, Rejects Protest Politics
June 7, 2026
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Supreme Court has affirmed the government’s position on the issue of refugee seats, rejecting
IGP Islamabad Reviews Security and Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Calls for Swift Actions
June 7, 2026
Islamabad: Inspector General of Police Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi convened a meeting at the Central Police Office, focusing on
Normalcy Prevails in Bagh District Amid Rejection of Strike Call
June 7, 2026
Bagh: Daily life and business activities are proceeding without disruption in Bagh district, part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Commercial
Islamabad Traffic Police Implements New Measures to Manage Weekly Bazaar Congestion
June 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement around the city’s weekly bazaars, the Islamabad
SECP issues Guidelines for Offering Islamic Financial Services, 2023
January 11, 2023
Islamabad, January 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):In a landmark development for the growth of Islamic finance in the non-bank financial sector, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued Guidelines for Offering Islamic Financial Services, 2023, covering all its regulated sectors. The guidelines are framed to facilitate growth of Shariah-compliant financial
SECP apprised digital lenders on new regulatory requirements
January 9, 2023
Islamabad, January 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) briefed the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) on improved regulatory requirements, recently imposed through Circular No 15 to address the complaints of mis-selling, inflated charges and undue access to customer’s data. Senior management of all the licensed NBFCs, engaged
SECP Chairman stresses upon improving service standards of insurance industry
January 6, 2023
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Akif Saeed emphasized upon improving the corporate image of insurance industry by introducing new products with greater value to policyholders, upgrading service standards and timely disclosure of customers and claims data. He was meeting the representatives of
SECP to reform PMEX for creating linkage with rural economy: Akif Saeed
January 6, 2023
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Akif Saeed said regulatory and structural reforms will be introduced along with product development to link Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) with the rural economy of Pakistan. The Chairman SECP, accompanied by senior officials, met the Board of
Chairman SECP for continuous engagement with market participants SECP team visits PSX
January 5, 2023
Islamabad, January 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Akif Saeed, during his visit to Karachi, met with the management and Board of Directors of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) as well as the Executive Committee of Pakistan Stock Brokers
Meeting regarding the use of Solar Energy to power CDA offices including basic city infrastructure
December 31, 2022
Islamabad, December 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):An important meeting regarding solar energy was held on Saturday under the chairmanship of Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman Younis, Chairman Capital Development Authority. In which other officers including Member Engineering, Member Planning, and Member Environment participated. In the meeting, the possibilities of transferring all CDA offices,
Anti-Encroachment operations in Sector C-13 and G-11/3
December 31, 2022
Islamabad, December 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):On the instructions of Chairman CDA, Captain (retired) Muhammad Usman Younis, DG Enforcement called the anti-encroachment staff to the office despite the holiday today and Chairman CDA Capt. (Retd.) Mohammad Usman Younis to issue instructions for removal of encroachments in Sector C-13, G-11, I-10/3 and Industrial
Bank Holiday
December 30, 2022
Karachi, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Monday, January 2, 2023, which will be observed as ‘Bank Holiday’. All banks / DFIs / MFBs shall, therefore, remain closed for public dealing on the aforementioned date. However, employees of the banks /