KARACHI June 18,2026 : The Naya Nazimabad Foundation has awarded scholarships to 200 deserving students of Jinnah University for Women. As part of the initiative, Syed Muhammad Talha, representing industrialist Arif Habib, presented a cheque of Rs 10 million to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naeem Farooqui. Moreover, senior officials, including …
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ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: SAP has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation and economic growth during a visit by Augusta Spinelli, Regional President, SAP EMEA. As a result, both sides strengthened dialogue on AI, cloud, and innovation-led development. Meanwhile, Augusta Spinelli met Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. They …
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KARACHI, June 18,2026: Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has directed the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) to speed up the development of physically deliverable agricultural futures contracts. He asked PMEX to prepare a clear roadmap for launching these contracts. In addition, he …
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KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has renewed its Implementation Agreement with Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL). As a result, EVTL continues to operate Pakistan’s only integrated bulk liquid chemical and LPG terminal. Moreover, this renewal extends a partnership of more than three decades between the two organisations. …
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KARACHI/ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: Pakistani freelancers have made history by earning over $1 billion in foreign exchange during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. As a result, they have strengthened their role in Pakistan’s economy and expanded the country’s presence in the global freelancing market. According to …
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KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Muhammad Bostan, says Pakistan’s youth is its biggest asset. However, he stresses that the country must adopt an urgent national skills development policy to turn this potential into economic strength. He says that if Pakistan trains …
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LAHORE, June 18, 2026: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), one of Pakistan’s leading tractor manufacturers, has joined the Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) as a patron. The two organisations formalised the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this partnership, Al-Ghazi joins a coalition of leading businesses and financial institutions …
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KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Emirates launches the world’s first Comprehensive Travel Cover. With this move, it becomes the first airline to offer insurance that includes medical cover for conflict-related incidents. In addition, it provides airline-managed hotel stays and extended support during major travel disruptions. Moreover, Emirates rebooks passengers at no …
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ISLAMABAD, June 17 ,2026: Pakistan recorded a $459 million current account surplus in May 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. This marks a sharp reversal from the $276 million deficit in April, as the external sector showed continued improvement. Moreover, the cumulative …
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KARACHI, June 17: Pakistan’s IT exports rose 13% year-on-year to $373 million in May 2026, according to Topline Research. However, they fell 12% month-on-month due to fewer working days during Eid holidays. Moreover, cumulative IT exports for the first eleven months of FY26 (11MFY26) climbed to $4.2 billion, up 21% …
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