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October 30, 2026

Islamabad Considers 60+ Storey Skyscrapers (600+ Feet): CDA and Government Evaluate Transformative Vertical Zoning for Capital Skyline
Islamabad Considers 60+ Storey Skyscrapers (600+ Feet): CDA and Government Evaluate Transformative Vertical Zoning for Capital Skyline
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In a decisive move to redefine urban density and modernize the federal capital’s architectural footprint, the Capital Development Authority (CDA), in coordination with the federal government and aviation regulators, is reviewing forward-looking proposals to lift vertical development caps across designated commercial sectors. Under the proposed regulatory revisions, building height permissions could allow landmark skyscrapers to…

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Fauji Fertilizer (FFC) Posts Record Rs 64.2B Profit: Declares Rs 18.5/Share Dividend on Revenue Surge to Rs 327B
Fauji Fertilizer (FFC) Posts Record Rs 64.2B Profit: Declares Rs 18.5/Share Dividend on Revenue Surge to Rs 327B
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In a benchmark financial performance on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (PSX: FFC) has announced exceptional corporate earnings for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, posting a record profit after tax of Rs. 64.2 billion. Reflecting its robust operational margins and strong cash-flow generation, the Board of Directors declared an…

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PTA Allows Overseas Pakistanis & Foreign Visitors to Use Phones Tax-Free for 120 Days per Visit via DIRBS
PTA Allows Overseas Pakistanis & Foreign Visitors to Use Phones Tax-Free for 120 Days per Visit via DIRBS
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In a major connectivity update for expatriate communities, overseas professionals, and international tourists, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)—in active coordination with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)—has reaffirmed the operating protocols of its Temporary Mobile Registration System. Accessible online via the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) portal,…

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Shaping the Future of Real Estate: Makani Marketing CEO M. Mansoor Khan Honored at Capital Smart City Leadership Summit
Shaping the Future of Real Estate: Makani Marketing CEO M. Mansoor Khan Honored at Capital Smart City Leadership Summit
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In a demonstration of field leadership, strategic collaboration, and milestone execution, Mr. M. Mansoor Khan, Founder & CEO of Makani Marketing, participated in an exclusive executive leadership assembly and on-ground development inspection at Capital Smart City (CSC). Hosted by Wallayat Group in joint collaboration with Deals & Deals and Islamabad Properties, the high-level summit brought…

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Instagram Unveils "Features": Horizontal Long-Form Videos up to 90 Minutes to Directly Challenge YouTube
Instagram Unveils “Features”: Horizontal Long-Form Videos up to 90 Minutes to Directly Challenge YouTube
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In a decisive move to expand into widescreen video and living-room entertainment, Meta-owned Instagram has officially begun testing “Features”—a dedicated horizontal (16:9 landscape) long-form video format permitting uploads of up to 90 minutes. Announced by Instagram Head Adam Mosseri and Product Chief Tessa Lyons, the format represents Meta’s most calculated offensive against YouTube since the…

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Margalla Heavy Industries Signs $2.25B Lithium-Ion Battery Deal with Chinese Partners: Historic Gigafactory in Rawalpindi
Margalla Heavy Industries Signs $2.25B Lithium-Ion Battery Deal with Chinese Partners: Historic Gigafactory in Rawalpindi
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In what marks a watershed development for Pakistan’s clean energy storage and electric mobility ecosystem, Margalla Heavy Industries Limited (MHIL)—a defense-industrial enterprise operating under Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) in the Rawalpindi district—has formalized a landmark $2.25 billion agreement with a Chinese consortium and local private investors to establish the country’s first large-scale Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory.…

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Pakistan & Maldives Fast-Track Direct Flights: PM Directs Civil Aviation for Immediate Feasibility Study
Pakistan & Maldives Fast-Track Direct Flights: PM Directs Civil Aviation for Immediate Feasibility Study
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In a bilateral diplomatic and economic push to unlock regional connectivity, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally instructed Pakistan’s civil aviation authorities to fast-track an immediate feasibility study for operating direct passenger flights between Pakistan and the Maldives. The high-level directive was announced during the Pakistan-Maldives Business Forum, held alongside visiting Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed…

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CDA Approves Citadel One3 by Chakor Ventures: 40+ Storey Skyscraper Set to Become Islamabad’s Tallest Residential Tower
CDA Approves Citadel One3 by Chakor Ventures 40+ Storey Skyscraper Set to Become Islamabad’s Tallest Residential Tower
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In an architectural and vertical urban planning milestone for the federal capital, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has formally granted building design and regulatory approval for Citadel One3, developed by Chakor Ventures. Soaring 40+ storeys above Jinnah Avenue in Islamabad’s Blue Area, the ultra-luxury condominium complex is slated to become the tallest residential tower in…

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FBR Announces Monthly Instalments for Mobile Import Sales Tax via DIRBS Under CGO 06/2026: Device Blocking Enforced on Default
FBR Announces Monthly Instalments for Mobile Import Sales Tax via DIRBS Under CGO 06/2026: Device Blocking Enforced on Default
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In a regulatory development for overseas Pakistanis, international travelers, and commercial importers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally notified Customs General Order (CGO) No. 06 of 2026, amending CGO No. 01 of 2019 to introduce a monthly instalment facility for sales tax on imported mobile devices registered via the Device Identification Registration and…

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Apple Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Pakistan: Official Prices Hit up to Rs 1.39 Million via Mercantile
Apple Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Pakistan: Official Prices Hit up to Rs 1.39 Million via Mercantile
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In a commercial milestone for Pakistan’s luxury consumer technology sector, Mercantile, an official authorized distributor for Apple products in Pakistan, has commenced official sales for Apple’s inaugural foldable smartphone—the iPhone Duo. Positioned at the apex of ultra-premium mobile hardware, the device arrives fully compliant with domestic regulatory standards, featuring complete Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approval…

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