Revised telecom bill protects private property rights while supporting expansion of digital infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has clarified that the consent of property owners will remain mandatory before any telecommunications infrastructure can be installed on private land, addressing concerns over the proposed amendments to Pakistan’s telecom laws.
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Non-bank finance companies can now play a bigger role in providing affordable home loans under the government’s flagship housing scheme.
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Businesseses must install functional CCTV cameras within one month or face legal action, including the sealing of commercial premises.
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SEA-ME-WE 5 cable issue affects internet connectivity as traffic is rerouted through alternate international links.
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First phase of privatisation transfers controlling stake to investor consortium following fresh equity injection
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) has reached a major milestone after the successful completion of the first phase of the transaction, transferring a controlling stake in the national carrier to the successful bidder consortium.
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Climate Support Levy on petrol and diesel rises to Rs5 per litre as Petroleum Levy is cut to offset the increase
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Government allows additional time for investors to complete due diligence under the first phase of the DISCOs privatization programme.
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New phase of CPEC will prioritize industrialization, agriculture, IT, mining, and human resource development to boost shared prosperity.
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Monsoon rains and rising temperatures heighten threat of GLOFs, landslides, and urban flooding in multiple regions
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Emergency Response Committee formed as premier orders coordinated action to tackle flood risks and climate-related disasters
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