Pakistan Navy, Air Force and maritime agencies expand search after cargo aircraft with five crew disappears en route from Sharjah to Karachi.
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Government Plans Rs9.8 Billion Footwear Hub to Attract Foreign Investment
Proposed Lahore-based project aims to modernise footwear manufacturing, boost exports and strengthen foreign investment
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to establish a Rs9.8 billion Pakistan footwear industrial hub near Lahore to attract foreign investment, modernise the country’s footwear industry and strengthen export competitiveness.
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Pakistan mobile phone production reaches 2 million units in May 2026
Local manufacturers meet 86% of handset demand as production rises 10% month-on-month
KARACHI: Pakistan’s local mobile phone production rose to 2.0 million units in May 2026, up 10% month-on-month (MoM), as domestic manufacturers increased output to meet the country’s growing demand for handsets, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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Owner consent mandatory for telecom infrastructure: Law Minister
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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SECP relaxes lending rules to expand PM Apna Ghar housing finance
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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CCTV Cameras Now Compulsory for All Commercial Outlets
Businesseses must install functional CCTV cameras within one month or face legal action, including the sealing of commercial premises.
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PTA Reports Internet Disruption in Pakistan Due to Submarine Cable Fault
SEA-ME-WE 5 cable issue affects internet connectivity as traffic is rerouted through alternate international links.
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PIA Privatisation Advances as Buyer Takes 66.67% Stake
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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Govt doubles Climate Support Levy but keeps fuel prices unchanged
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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Pakistan Extends EOI Deadline for FESCO, GEPCO Privatization Process
Government allows additional time for investors to complete due diligence under the first phase of the DISCOs privatization programme.
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