A proposed commercial plan along a new 3.8km road in Islamabad’s Zone III has raised questions over construction restrictions, land-use regulations and equal treatment of private property owners.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is preparing a rupee-denominated, dollar-settled bond after raising $3 billion through a successful Eurobond sale.
Pakistan’s IT exports surged 21% to $4.6 billion in FY2025-26, even as AI-driven automation led to declining entry-level jobs and reshaped demand for technology skills.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal reviews key development projects, directing authorities to maintain quality standards and expedite work on major initiatives.
Pakistani EdTech startup Edversity has secured strategic investment from Rapidev Group at LEAP 2026 to expand its AI-powered education platform across Saudi Arabia, the GCC and global markets.
Meezan Bank approves over PKR 31.45 billion in housing finance under the Ghar Ho Tu Apna programme, supporting thousands of Pakistanis seeking affordable, Shariah-compliant home financing.
Pakistan’s cement dispatches fell 0.70% year-on-year in August 2026, with northern mills hit by floods and declining sales, while southern producers posted strong growth in domestic and export markets.