On December 4, 2019, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard a case challenging the criminal defamation sections (section 499: Defamation and 500: Punishment for Defamation) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The case titled “Asad Baig Vs. Federation of Pakistan” contends that criminal defamation laws act as a “prior restraint” and affects the fundamental freedom […]

A report launched by Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) shows that all female journalists within the country face some type of online violence titled ‘Hostile Bytes – a study of online violence against women journalists’. The report shows that 95 percent of women journalists feel online violence has an impact on their professional choices, while […]

ISLAMABAD: At least ten Pakistani banks have suspended their international payment services via Visa and debit cards in the wake of latest concerns around possible cyber attacks. While the local news organizations have hesitated to share the list the banks suspending the international transactions, Pakistan Today shared the names of the bankswho suspended their operations. These […]

It is a common practice to see people in Pakistan importing cars from foreign countries, especially Japan. However, the unexpected has happened, as a local company of Pakistan has started the business of exporting the local auto Rickshaws to Japan. The four stroke CNG autorickshaw has made its way through the markets of Japan. The […]

Having gained a strong footing in the developed world, startups and incubators are now gaining popularity in Pakistan as well. Amidst this environment, Nabeel Qadeer, better known for his contribution to several entrepreneurial initiatives kick started by the Punjab Information Technology Board, ever since 2015 was bent upon creating something innovative & unique. Perspective.pk interviewed […]

Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said that world’s key investors are looking at Pakistan as a potential platform for investment. He said that Pakistan had achieved a 5 percent growth rate as well as political stability which have made it an attractive investment market. He was addressing the 106th National Management Course […]

International Finance Corporation Executive Vice President Phillippe Le Houerou said that IFC is keen to invest in Pakistan’s private sector. He said this in a meeting held at World Bank, Washington with Pakistan delegation headed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. He congratulated the finance minister on completing the IMF program and implementing structural reforms in […]

1.“I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right.” 2.“Think a hundred times before you take a decision, but once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man.” 3.“Expect the best, prepare for the worst.” 4.“You will have to make up for the smallness of […]

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is known to be an effective tool for building capital in developing economies like Pakistan. For developing countries, the positive impact of foreign direct investment is becoming increasingly popular as a tool for economic growth and strengthening (Muhammad 2007). Increase in FDI is considered to be beneficial for the growth of […]