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QR Code Payments in 2025: Pakistan Utility Bills

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Pakistan is accelerating its shift toward a cashless economy by mandating QR code on all electricity, gas, and telephone bills from 2025. This move will allow seamless digital payments through mobile apps

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Boost Trade Ties to $100M

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have set an ambitious target to increase their bilateral trade volume to $100 million by 2025, marking a significant step toward stronger economic cooperation. This announcement came during the

Leah Gutierrez Appointed to Lead ADB Engagement in Pakistan

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 28, 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) named Leah Gutierrez as Director General of its Central and West Asia Department, effective immediately. In this role, she will direct ADB’s strategic agenda across

TTP Terrorists Behind Attack on Chinese Engineers Killed in Karachi Operation

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 28, 2025, Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), in coordination with intelligence agencies, conducted an intelligence-based raid in Karachi’s Manghopir neighborhood, neutralizing three Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants—including Zafran, identified as the mastermind

Indian Rupee Faces Pressure from Dollar Demand Ahead of Trade Talks

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

The Indian rupee faces pressure but encountered resistance due to strong dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. On July 28, 2025, the currency fell to 86.2725 against the U.S. dollar, its

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QR Code Payments in 2025: Pakistan Utility Bills

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Boost Trade Ties to $100M

Leah Gutierrez Appointed to Lead ADB Engagement in Pakistan

TTP Terrorists Behind Attack on Chinese Engineers Killed in Karachi Operation

Indian Rupee Faces Pressure from Dollar Demand Ahead of Trade Talks

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