National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) conducted its Second Merchant Sales Conference in Lahore as part of its continued efforts to expand digital payments adoption and strengthen Pakistan’s cashless payments ecosystem. The conference was hosted by Golootlo, NBP’s debit card alliance partner, and brought together senior leadership from NBP, global payment schemes, fintech partners, and key stakeholder
Jazz showcased its 5G readiness to a delegation from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) during a visit to its headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday, ahead of the formal award of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G licenses scheduled for Thursday (today). During the visit, a Jazz team showcased the network’s 5G capabilities, highlighting its readiness to deliver high-speed, ne
Pakistani employees are facing a new phenomenon of ‘digital anxiety’ which is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region and Pakistan revealed pressure to remain constantly available is contributing to heightened stress levels i
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Wednesday that discussions between Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provincial authorities on standardising taxes in the construction sector are ongoing, while consultations on draft reforms for home mortgages continue. During a meeting of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Works, chaired by the PM, officials presented the ministry’s strategic ro
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have expressed serious concern over the unilateral imposition of additional charges on export cargo by Ground Handling Agencies (GHAs). Zaki Ejaz, Regional Chairman and Vice President of FPCCI, stated that Gerry’s dnata and Raas (AMI) Air Menzies International have levied an extra fee of 25 to 50 rupees per kilogram on export car