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CDA and JICA have signed an MoU to develop an integrated water supply, sewerage and drainage master plan for Islamabad, targeting sustainable water management through 2050.

Canadian mining companies are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan as Islamabad seeks to attract foreign investment in mining, minerals, renewable energy, agriculture and other key sectors.

Apple has appointed Salman Dar as its first Head of Government Affairs for Pakistan, signaling stronger engagement with the country’s government and digital economy.

Pakistan’s rapid solar expansion highlights the need for a domestic recycling industry for solar panels and batteries, while greater investment in energy storage and grid integration could strengthen the country’s clean-energy future.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs100 per litre fuel relief scheme for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis and vehicles up to 800cc amid rising petrol prices.

Punjab is planning digital NOCs, online land records and stricter checks on housing schemes, property dealers and project advertisements to improve transparency and protect buyers.

A global Kaspersky survey found that 86% of SMB respondents experienced at least one cyber incident in the past year, with phishing, ransomware and data theft among the major threats.

Pakistan has raised petrol prices by Rs3.05 and HSD prices by Rs5.37 per litre, with the new rates effective from September 11, 2026.

SECP has proposed new REIT reforms to boost investor participation, increase flexibility and attract long-term investment in Pakistan’s real estate sector.