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November 5, 2026

Pakistan’s ECC Restricts Import of Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses Amid Privacy and Workplace Concerns
Pakistan’s ECC Restricts Import of Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses Amid Privacy and Workplace Concerns
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In a major policy decision concerning consumer technology, privacy protection, and commercial compliance, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Federal Cabinet—chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb—has officially approved nationwide restrictions on the import of camera-enabled smart glasses (including popular wearable tech models such as Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses). The decision follows a summary…

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Lahore High Court Rules FIA Cannot Arrest Bank Customers Without Banking Court Wilful Default Finding: Landmark Protection for Borrowers
Lahore High Court Rules FIA Cannot Arrest Bank Customers Without Banking Court Wilful Default Finding: Landmark Protection for Borrowers
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In a landmark judgment delivering significant legal relief to commercial borrowers, corporate entrepreneurs, and bank customers across Pakistan, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has officially barred the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from initiating criminal inquiries, registering First Information Reports (FIRs), or arresting bank customers over alleged loan defaults until a competent Banking Court has formally…

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Federal Cabinet Approves New Pakistani Banknote Series Designs & New Rs. 10 Coin in Major National Currency Overhaul
Federal Cabinet Approves New Pakistani Banknote Series Designs & New Rs. 10 Coin in Major National Currency Overhaul
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In a major monetary overhaul aimed at enhancing security features, modernizing national iconography, and streamlining cash circulation, the Federal Cabinet—chaired by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)—has officially approved the final designs for an entire new series of banknotes, alongside a new Rs.…

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Federal Constitutional Court Sets Landmark Precedent: Mere FIR Registration Cannot Disqualify Candidates from Public Sector Employment
Federal Constitutional Court Sets Landmark Precedent: Mere FIR Registration Cannot Disqualify Candidates from Public Sector Employment
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In a landmark constitutional ruling providing extensive relief to job aspirants across Pakistan, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has officially established that the mere registration of a First Information Report (FIR) cannot serve as an automatic or perpetual ground to disqualify an individual from public sector employment. The ruling explicitly draws a sharp line between…

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