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Government Bans Mobile Operators from Sharing User Data

In a big step to protect your privacy, the Pakistani government has announced a ban on mobile operators from sharing user data with third parties. As of October 8, 2025, telecom companies in Pakistan are no longer allowed to disclose personal customer information unless there are specific, legal reasons for doing so. This move comes […]

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PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Malaysia Visit 2025: A New Chapter in Pakistan-Malaysia Partnership

From October 5 to 7, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on an official state visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This diplomatic mission arrived at a time when both nations are seeking to reinvigorate their bilateral relationship—especially in trade, the halal industry, investment, technology cooperation, education, and cultural exchange. […]

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Why Multinational Companies Are Leaving Pakistan: Causes, Consequences & What’s Next

In recent years, a growing number of multinational corporations have scaled back, divested, or fully exited operations in Pakistan. From consumer goods giants to pharmaceutical firms and tech companies, this trend signals deeper systemic issues. While in some cases these exits are part of global restructuring, many are driven by persistent local challenges. Understanding the […]

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Israel’s Seizure of the Gaza Flotilla: Interception, Detentions & Pakistani Senator’s Fate

In early October 2025, Israeli naval forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla known as the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to break Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. Over 40 vessels carrying activists, politicians, and aid supplies were halted, and hundreds were detained. Among them was former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, who had joined […]

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P&G to Shut Down Operations in Pakistan: What It Means for Consumers and the Economy

Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, has officially announced it will shut down its direct operations in Pakistan. This includes both its manufacturing and commercial activities, with Gillette Pakistan Limited also impacted. While P&G products like Pampers, Ariel, Safeguard, Pantene, and Head & Shoulders will remain available in the […]

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