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 …
Read More »Emirates Launches Industry-First Travel Insurance with Conflict-Related Medical Cover
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 …
Read More »Pakistan IT Exports Rise 13% YoY to $373mn in May, Strong FY26 Growth Continues
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% …
Read More »BankIslami Partners with Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors to Strengthen Shariah Compliance Using Data Analytics
Karachi, June 17, 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, has signed a Technical Services Agreement with Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors. Through this deal, both institutions aim to enhance Shariah screening and equity monitoring through data-driven tools. Under the agreement, Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors will provide technical support for screening listed …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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) …
Read More »Budget Falls Short on Export Revival, Says Ismail Suttar
KARACHI June 13,2026: Founder Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP), Ismail Suttar, has criticized the Federal Budget 2026-27, saying it fails to introduce meaningful measures to revive exports at a time when Pakistan urgently needs higher foreign exchange earnings. In a statement, Suttar said the budget lacks a …
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