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Desert Atlas: Beyond the Dunes of Cholistan

Desert Atlas Takes Viewers Into the Heart of Cholistan in Latest Episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure

The second episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure explores Cholistan’s forgotten stories of resilience, revival, and survival. Karachi, May 26, 2026: There are places in Pakistan where the landscape feels endless, where survival depends on resilience, and where stories go back in time just as the sands that make up the …

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SBP Receives $1.3 Billion from IMF Under EFF and RSF Programs

SBP Receives $1.3 Billion from IMF Under EFF and RSF Programs

KARACHI, May 13, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received approximately $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs, providing further support to Pakistan’s external financial position. According to the State Bank, the IMF Executive Board …

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Pakistan’s Manufacturing Momentum Continues, Posts Double-Digit Growth

Pakistan’s Manufacturing Momentum Continues, Posts Double-Digit Growth

KARACHI, May 6, 2026: Pakistan’s industrial sector is showing signs of sustained recovery, posting strong growth despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions and global energy uncertainties that continue to pressure supply chains worldwide. According to Khurram Schehzad, Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) recorded an 11% year-on-year increase in March, reflecting a notable rebound …

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BankIslami, aik Join Paklaunch to Drive Dialogue on Fintech, AI at UNConference ‘26

BankIslami, aik Join Paklaunch to Drive Dialogue on Fintech, AI at UNConference ‘26

Karachi, May 06, 2026 –: BankIslami and its digital banking platform- aik, partnered with Paklaunch for the 8th edition of its flagship event, UNConference ‘26. The two-day summit gathered a select group of founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the trajectory of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, with a particular focus on Fintech, artificial intelligence, …

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PSX Sees Record Surge in New Investors in April,

PSX Sees Record Surge in New Investors in April

KARACHI, May 6, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rise in investor participation in April 2026, with more than 24,000 new accounts opened during the month, according to Khurram Schehzad, adviser to the finance minister. Sharing the latest figures, Schehzad said a total of 24,150 new investor …

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Finance Minister Meets Global Investors to Promote Private Sector Growth

Finance Minister Meets Global Investors to Promote Private Sector Growth

Islamabad, February 11, 2026: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a high-level international investors’ delegation at the Finance Division to discuss strengthening private sector-led growth and supporting Pakistan’s reform agenda. The delegation included representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), Asian …

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