The Joint Action Committee, comprising Pakistan’s media representative organizations – PBA, APNS, CPNE, AMEND, and PFUJ – has expressed deep concern over the current global situation regarding freedom of expression and the safety of journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. According to the joint statement, the past year proved to be extremely […]
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Banks warm to new digital agricultural loan scheme
Banks are showing willingness to participate in the recently launched Zarkhez-e (Asaan Digital Zarai Qarza) initiative, the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) said on Thursday, noting that the scheme has been structured as a commercially viable incentive model for agricultural loan. The statement sought to clarify that lender engagement was based on business logic rather than […]
Capital Market Plan Gains Strong Push
The government moved forward with its new capital market plan on Friday as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb vowed to build vibrant and inclusive markets. He said strong and modern markets are essential for savings, investment and long-term economic stability. The minister stressed that improving the capital market will support growth and help more people participate […]
PBA hosts Saudi Delegation to Advance Strategic Investments in Pakistan
Lahore, October 11, 2025: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), welcomed a high-level Saudi business delegation led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi–Pakistan Joint Business Council (SPJBC). The visit, spanning October 7–11, 2025, aimed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment […]
Media representatives reject proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority Ordinance
All the representative media organizations on Tuesday totally rejected the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority Ordinance and termed the concept as an unconstitutional and draconian law aimed against freedom of press and expression and step towards imposing the state control to regulate the establishment as well as operation of all segments of media. A joint […]
APNS, PBA discards Fawad Chaudhry’s statement bout releasing media dues
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) have rejected the claims of Federal Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad that half of the dues of media industry had been paid to media houses. Fawad Chaudhry in his statement said, “Half (Rs0.6 billion) of the $9.6 million (Rs1.3 billion) have been released to […]