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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Jumps 25% as Rising Imports Raise Concerns

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Jumps 25% as Rising Imports Raise Concerns

KARACHI, Aug. 6, 2026: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by more than 25% year-on-year to US$3.95 billion in July 2026, prompting concern from United Business Group (UBG) President and former FPCCI President Zubair Tufail, who warned that the country’s growing reliance on imports continues to pressure the economy. Tufail said the …

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PSX Investor Base Tops 600,000 for First Time as Retail Participation Surges

PSX Investor Base Tops 600,000 for First Time as Retail Participation Surges

KARACHI, Aug. 6, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has crossed 600,000 investors for the first time, highlighting growing public participation in Pakistan’s capital market. According to the latest data, the total number of investors reached 607,025 in July 2026. The exchange added 23,973 new investor accounts during the month, …

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Google’s AI Seekho 2026 Empowers Pakistan’s Next Generation of AI Builders

Google's AI Seekho 2026 Empowers Pakistan's Next Generation of AI Builders

KARACHI, Aug. 3, 2026: Google, in collaboration with the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT), Telenor Pakistan, and Innovista, concluded AI Seekho 2026, one of Pakistan’s largest AI developer initiatives, highlighting the country’s growing demand for artificial intelligence skills. The programme engaged more than 50,000 developers, attracted over 17,000 registrations, …

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PTCL Group Reports 62% Revenue Growth in H1 as Telecom Merger Lifts Earnings

PTCL Group Reports 62% Revenue Growth in H1 as Telecom Merger Lifts Earnings

ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2026 (TheBizUpdate): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group reported a 62% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first half of 2026, as the integration of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan boosted its mobile business and strengthened profitability. The telecom and ICT services provider said consolidated operating profit …

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