Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance supply chain security and mitigate elevated security risks, Pakistan has mandated 100% Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanning for all consignments under the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) regime.
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Pakistan targets 100 Mbps internet speed by 2030: minister outlines digital vision
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan has set ambitious digital goals for 2030, with a major focus on boosting connectivity and positioning the country as a regional technology leader. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced on Monday that the nation is working towards a 100 Mbps baseline internet speed threshold.
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Pakistan’s FDI falls 26% in first four months of FY26
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded a significant 26% decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first four months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit surges 255% in first four months of FY26
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) has widened sharply by 255% during the first four months of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Balance of Payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s economic stability depends on tackling population and climate risks: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s long-term economic progress is directly tied to how effectively the country responds to two major national challenges: rapid population growth and escalating climate vulnerability.
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Pakistan Hit by 5.3 Million Cyber Attacks in 2025: Kaspersky
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 — Pakistan experienced over 5.3 million on-device cyber-attacks between January and September 2025, according to new data released by Kaspersky following the CTI Summit 2025 in Islamabad.
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Pakistan begins identifying sites for new deep-sea ports under 100-year vision
Islamabad, November 13, 2025 – Pakistan has launched a major maritime initiative to identify new sites for developing deep-sea ports along its 1,024-kilometer coastline, marking a strategic move to strengthen the country’s maritime and trade infrastructure for the next century.
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Sri Lanka confirms Pakistan tour will continue despite Islamabad attack
Karachi, November 12, 2025 – The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed that its ongoing tour of Pakistan will continue as scheduled, dismissing speculation of a pullout following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday.
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PM Shehbaz to meet CEOs of top 20 firms to boost investment
Islamabad, November 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will soon hold a high-level meeting with chief executive officers (CEOs) of Pakistan’s top 20 companies to promote domestic and foreign investment, strengthen public-private partnerships, and attract global investors.
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Pakistan collects Rs10 billion in carbon levy for Q1FY26
Islamabad, November 10, 2025 – Pakistan’s federal government has generated over Rs10 billion in revenue under the newly introduced ‘carbon levy’ during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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