Pakistan blocks 120 loan apps from Google Play and Apple stores

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the regulator of the non-banking finance sector, has taken strict action against illegal loan apps that were operating without its approval and posing a threat to the public. The SECP, in collaboration with Google, Apple, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has identified and blocked 120…

Pakistan launches official startup portal to encourage technology innovation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s corporate sector regulator has launched an exclusive startup portal to encourage technology innovation in the country during the ‘Startup Grind Pakistan’ conference in Islamabad. The portal features list of startups, simplified user experience for registration, access to mentors and incubation centres, online guides and video tutorials for Startup companies. Science and technology is…