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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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