US Tariff Deal Set to Boost Pakistani Exports, Finance Ministry Confirms
The new tariff agreement with the United States is expected to enhance market access, strengthen trade flows, and boost Pakistani exports in various sectors, thereby contributing to economic growth, According to the Ministry of Finance.
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Spotify Reports Q2 2025 Earnings
Spotify released its Q2 2025 earnings today, highlighting accelerating growth in subscriber and Monthly Active Users (MAUs), alongside continued improvements in profitability.
PSO expands women’s driving, riding training program across Pakistan
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has expanded its flagship women’s skill development initiative, PSO Shaheen, by launching the second phase and quadrupling the reach in Lahore and Islamabad.
Meta Announces New Safety Updates to Better Protect Teens and Children Online
Meta has announced a set of new tools and updates aimed at strengthening protection for teens and children on its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. These updates include improvements to direct messaging for teen users, expanded nudity protection, and enhanced safeguards for adult-managed accounts that primarily feature children.
PortVerse Connects World Ports Through Smart Trade Technology
To enhance transparency, speed, and efficiency in maritime trade, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has officially launched PortVerse—a state-of-the-art Maritime Single Window platform. Announced by PSW CEO Syed Aftab Haider.
ADB lowers economic growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.7%
ADB forecasts the region’s economies will grow by 4.7% this year, a 0.2 percentage point decline from the projection issued in April. The forecast for next year has been lowered to 4.6% from 4.7%, according to Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2025.
RDA inflows rise to $10.563 Billion in June 2025
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $10.563 billion by the end of June 2025 as compared to US $10.381 billion by May (2025) end.
Bank of Punjab Becomes Exclusive Financier for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Housing Scheme
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has signed a formal agreement with the Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) to provide interest-free home construction loans under the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar programme, starting from the fiscal year 2025-26.
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Reviews Gwadar-Gulf Ferry Service Proposals
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry held a telephonic conversation with the Chief Minister of Balochistan to discuss the scope and strategic importance of launching a ferry service from Gwadar to Gulf region.
Pakistan signs Bitcoin collaboration pact with El Salvador
In a significant move toward digital innovation, Pakistan and El Salvador have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on initiatives related to Bitcoin and digital assets.