Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has formally moved to reshape the country’s telecom landscape by applying for regulatory approval to merge Telenor Pakistan with Ufone, according to official sources. The application has been submitted to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, marking the first major regulatory step toward consolidating PTCL’s mobile operations following its recent acquisition of Telenor […]
No More Petrol Cars for Punjab Government: What the New Policy Means
In a major policy shift aimed at tackling rising air pollution, the Punjab government has decided to completely ban the purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles for government departments, allowing only electric or hybrid vehicles for future procurement. The decision marks one of the province’s most significant steps toward promoting environmentally friendly transport and reducing […]
No Layoffs, Safety First: Arif Habib Outlines PIA’s One-Year Turnaround Plan
The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines have laid out an ambitious turnaround plan, acknowledging that the national carrier will continue to incur losses for at least one year before moving towards profitability. Speaking in an exclusive interaction, Arif Habib, founder of the Arif Habib Group, said that PIA currently employs around 9,000 people — […]
A $1 Billion Citrus Opportunity Awaits Pakistan — But How Can It Be Achieved?
Pakistan’s citrus industry is emerging as a strong contender for major export-led growth, with the capacity to raise annual export earnings to $1 billion within the next six years by modernising production, introducing new citrus varieties, and expanding value-added processing. According to Shoaib Ahmed Basra, Member Board of Directors at the Pakistan Horticulture Export and […]