Government Announces Rs. 10 Million Interest-Free Loans to Empower Freelancers and Startups
The government will provide interest-free financing of up to Rs. 10 million to establish 250 working spaces through the National Co-Working Space Program (NCSP). The program, to be executed under the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), aims to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure that enhances
Meta and PTA Launch “Is This Legit?” Campaign to Combat Online Scams in Pakistan
Meta in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) educational platform, EYEYAH!, has launched a social campaign and interactive online experience named “Is This Legit?” to raise awareness for common scam traps within Pakistan. This initiative is part of a broader APAC-wide campaign
PayFast and Askari Bank Join Forces to Drive Digital Payment Innovation in Pakistan
In a strategic step towards enhancing the digital financial landscape of Pakistan, PayFast, a State Bank of Pakistan-licensed fintech, and Askari Bank, one of the country’s leading commercial banks, have signed a partnership agreement to launch a white-label checkout solution that makes use
Pakistan Launches Semiconductor Clusters to Train 1,000 Engineers by 2030
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), under the Ministry of IT and Telecom, has invited proposals for the establishment of three Semiconductor Education & Research Clusters (SERCs) under Phase I of the National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program (NSHRDP). These clusters will be
CDA Set to Launch Islamabad’s First-Ever Organic Market
The Capital Development Authority (CDA), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), has announced the establishment of the city’s first-ever weekly organic market in Sector F-7/3. The initiative aims to provide a dedicated platform for sellers of organic products such as fresh
