Happenings
Islamabad to Get Electric Tram Service on Four Major Routes
Islamabad is moving forward with a feasibility study for a new electric tram system across four major routes, aiming for greener, more efficient public transport.
Pakistani-Founded Sneaker Company Atoms Raises Over $2M from Customers
Atoms, a sneaker startup founded by Pakistanis, has raised over $2M directly from 450 customers in a private round—showcasing a powerful alternative to VC funding.
NADRA Launches App to Register Births, Deaths, and Marriages from Home
NADRA launches a mobile app enabling citizens to register births, deaths, and marriages online from home—initially rolling out in Punjab with expanded biometric support.
Bill Gates: AI Will Replace Most Jobs—But Not These Human-Centered Roles
Bill Gates warns AI will replace most human jobs, but says roles requiring empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking—like biologists, developers, and energy experts—will endure.
MedIQ Secures $6M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Healthcare Across GCC
MedIQ, a female-founded health tech startup from Pakistan, raises $6M in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven healthcare platform across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the GCC.
Big Relief for Buyers: Prices of Used Computers & Laptops to Drop Sharply After Customs Revision
Customs Valuation Karachi reduces import values for old laptops, computers, and accessories, significantly lowering prices for consumers in Pakistan.
PM Announces Nationwide Expansion of Digital Wallets for Government Payments
PM Shehbaz Sharif announces nationwide rollout of digital wallets to ensure 100% digital fund disbursements by next year, integrating provincial systems into a unified payment framework.
Jazz, JazzCash & Mobilink Bank Recognized for Digital and Financial Inclusion Efforts
PM Shehbaz Sharif honors Jazz, JazzCash, and Mobilink Bank leadership for their role in expanding digital and financial inclusion through initiatives like the Ramzan Relief Package.
Haball Launches FBR-Licensed Digital Invoicing Platform for Corporates
Haball introduces a secure, scalable, and FBR-licensed digital invoicing solution for corporate businesses in Pakistan. Ensure compliance with real-time reporting.
2nd Life Pakistan 2.0 Awards Over PKR 3 Million in Prizes for Green Entrepreneurs
2nd Life Pakistan 2.0 announces cash prizes for sustainable startups and researchers, with over PKR 3 million up for grabs across growth and idea stages.
CCI Endorses Pause on New Canal Projects Until Provinces Reach Consensus
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) pauses new canal construction projects until provinces reach consensus, reaffirming commitment to water rights and national cohesion.
SECP Announces Revised Fee Structure for Document Submissions Starting April 21, 2025
SECP revises its fee structure for company document submissions under the Companies Act, 2017, effective April 21, 2025, with updated rates for manual and electronic filings.