June, 2026

• 17 June

  AKUH Brings Robotic Surgery to Pakistan Through New Global Partnerships

  

  KARACHI, 17 June 2026: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to introduce advanced robotic surgery systems. As a result, it is expanding access to minimally invasive, high-precision surgical care across Pakistan. Under the first agreement with MicroPort, AKUH will introduce the Toumai Surgical …

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• 17 June

  SSGC Under Fire as FB Area Residents Go 15 Days Without Gas, Complaints Marked ‘Resolved’

  

  KARACHI June 17,2026: Residents of FB Area Block 14, Naseerabad have been without gas supply for over 15 consecutive days, triggering frustration over what they describe as persistent negligence by the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). The prolonged outage has severely disrupted daily routines, forcing families to rely on restaurants …

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• 17 June

  Advancing a Digital Future for Pakistan’s Investors

  

  KARACHI:June 17,2026:SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has outlined a digital-first vision for Pakistan’s capital markets, aimed at making investing accessible, affordable, and secure for every Pakistani through fintech and innovation. During his visit to the Central Depository Company (CDC), Dr. Sidhu emphasized the role of technology in simplifying investor …

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• 15 June

  Chinese Consortium Reaffirms Investment Push in Pakistan Capital Markets After SECP Reforms

  

  ISLAMABAD, June 15: Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets. They responded positively after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) resolved key regulatory issues, which paved the way for deeper financial cooperation. Moreover, a delegation from the Chinese consortium, led by the China Financial …

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• 15 June

  PSX Surges Nearly 4,700 Points as Budget, SBP Decision and Peace Hopes Fuel Rally

  

  KARACHI, June 15, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted a strong rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 4,639 points, or 2.69%, to close at 177,040, as investors welcomed the FY27 federal budget, the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, and optimism over …

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• 15 June

  SBP Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 11.5% Amid Inflation and Regional Risks

  

  KARACHI, June 15, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its key policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing a stable macroeconomic outlook despite rising inflation, slowing economic activity, and uncertainty linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict. Announcing its latest monetary policy, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …

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• 15 June

  Karandaaz Launches Studies on E-Invoicing and Agri Spot Trading to Boost Digital Economy

  

  KARACHI, June 15, 2026: Karandaaz Pakistan hosted a report launch and stakeholder dialogue titled “Digitalizing Transactions: Insights on E-Invoicing and Agri Spot Trading in Pakistan.” It brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, private sector leaders, and development partners to discuss digital transaction infrastructure. Moreover, Karandaaz launched two research studies: E-Invoicing …

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• 13 June

  PBC Welcomes Budget 2026-27, Calls for Consistent Reforms to Sustain Growth

  

  KARACHI, June 13, 2026: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has welcomed several growth-oriented measures in the Federal Budget 2026-27, calling them a positive step toward economic stability and sustainable growth. However, it urged the government to maintain policy continuity and accelerate structural reforms. Commenting on the budget, PBC Chairperson Dr. …

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• 13 June

  PYMA Rejects Budget 2026-27, Says Govt Ignored Textile Trade Demands

  

  KARACHI June 13,2026: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) Chairman Saqib Goodluck has termed the Federal Budget 2026-27 an “elitist budget,” accusing the government of completely ignoring small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and failing to fulfill longstanding commitments made to the textile trade community.   In a strongly worded statement, Goodluck …

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• 13 June

  PCDMA Warns Budget 2026-27 Retains Flawed EFS, Risks Revenue Losses

  

  KARACHI June 13,2026: Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), Salim Valimuhammad, has criticized the Federal Budget 2026-27, saying it ignores key proposals from commercial importers and fails to address long-standing trade sector concerns. In a statement, he said the government retained the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) …

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