Pakistan is preparing for a major leap in digital connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that the long-awaited spectrum auction will take place on February 26. The auction, approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, will cover six spectrum bands with a combined capacity of 600 megahertz, aiming to boost data capacity and support the nationwide rollout of 5G

Telecom operators in Pakistan have raised concerns over the commercial viability of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s 5G spectrum auction framework, stating that the current Information Memorandum would require each operator to invest around $150 million annually in network infrastructure, in addition to spectrum costs. The PTA issued this memorandum following a federal government

The Pakistani rupee continued its upward momentum against the US dollar, closing in positive territory for the 78th consecutive day in the interbank market on Tuesday. The local currency settled at 280.00 after gaining one paisa against the dollar during the session, reflecting sustained stability in the exchange rate.

Pakistan–Canada bilateral trade has surpassed $1 billion annually, highlighting a significant milestone in economic relations between the two countries, according to Samir Dossal, President of the Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC). Speaking at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opening bell ceremony, Dossal said the achievement reflects growing commercial engagement and increasing

The Horticulture Agency Lahore has announced sponsorship opportunities for Basant Festival 2026, set to take place from February 6 to February 8 in Lahore.

Textbook prices in Pakistan are expected to rise sharply in the coming months following a significant increase in No Objection Certificate (NOC) and license renewal fees for publishers. Industry sources warn that prices for textbooks, particularly those used in private schools, could increase by 40 to 50 percent if the new fees remain in effect.

Pakistan’s current account deficit is expected to widen in fiscal year 2026–27, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. The widening deficit is projected to result from rising imports and the normalization of remittances, which may increase external financing pressures.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Board of Investment (BoI) have proposed significant amendments to the Companies Act, 2017 aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on businesses and improving the ease of doing business in Pakistan. The reforms focus on streamlining compliance processes, promoting corporatisation, and aligning corporate regulations with global best

The Ministry of Commerce has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to allow all Afghan transit cargo to be re-exported to any seaport upon request by exporters or their clearing and forwarding agents. The directive covers stranded Afghan Transit Trade containers at the ports of Karachi, Gwadar, and Border Crossing Points, including shipments originating from Vietnam and Malaysia.

Pakistan’s value-added food exports are gaining momentum as Wahdat Poultry Farm Pvt. Ltd., the country’s leading enriched eggs exporter, expands its presence in key Gulf markets, reflecting increasing international demand for high-quality, nutritionally enhanced food products.