PTCL Spreads Its Wings: A New Chapter for Pakistan’s Digital Future
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today marks a defining moment in the evolution of Pakistan’s telecom sector, as it formally completes the acquisition of 100 percent of the issued share capital of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers from 31st December 2025 onwards, ushering in a new era of digital enablement and transformation across the country.
Adil Aziz
Banks to Remain Shut on Thursday, SBP Announces
All the banks and financial institutions will remain closed for public dealing across the country on the first day of the new year 2026 as Thursday, January 01 is declared a Bank Holiday by the banking sector regulator.
ABHI, Mahaana partner to financially empower the workforce
ABHI, the region’s neo bank of the future, and Mahaana Wealth, the country’s first digital-only asset management company licensed by the SECP, have joined hands to make financial empowerment accessible for every employee.
DWP Technologies wins Top Solution Provider award at Dell Technologies South Asia partner summit 2025
DWP Technologies, a division of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerate, DWP Group, has been recognized as the FY25 Top Solution Provider for Emerging Markets in Datacenter and Storage Solutions at the prestigious Dell Technologies South Asia Partner Summit 2025.
PBA: Banks Drive Economic Revival with Rs 1.5 Trillion Private Sector Lending; SME Portfolio Surges 41%, Agri Disbursements Jump 16%
Commercial banks have extended approximately Rs 1.5 trillion in financing to the private sector in FY26, a surge in liquidity that is driving 8.33% growth in Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM), validating the sector’s pivotal role in supporting industrial output and job creation.
Arif Habib Consortium Wins 75% Stake in PIA with Rs.135 Billion Bid
During the first round of the sealed-bid process, the offers submitted by Arif Habib Group and Lucky Cement exceeded the base price of Rs100 billion, at Rs115 billion and Rs101.50 billion respectively, while the Airblue consortium offered Rs26.50 billion.
Aurangzeb Confirms ECC Approval of Recommendations for Upcoming Spectrum Auction
Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, stated that the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved key recommendations for the upcoming spectrum auction, calling it a major step toward promoting digital and financial inclusion in the country.
PTCL Showcases Long-Term Digital Infrastructure Vision at Connect 2025
PTCL Business Solutions hosted Connect 2025, its flagship corporate event, bringing together customers, partners, and industry leaders to present its expanding enterprise portfolio, upcoming product pipeline, and continued focus on strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.
Remarkable Roman-Era Discoveries Unearthed at Ephesus: Marble Bathtub and Male Statue
Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Ephesus in Türkiye’s Aegean region have uncovered a Roman-era marble bathtub and a fragmented male statue that had been reused as a paving stone.
Fatima Fertilizer and IFC Announce US$60 Million Renewable Liquidity Facility to Support Food Security and Agricultural Resilience in Pakistan
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a renewable liquidity facility of US$60 million per year to help maintain uninterrupted domestic fertilizer production by enabling Fatima Fertilizer to import essential raw materials, machinery, and technical services.