KARACHI June 18,2026 : The Naya Nazimabad Foundation has awarded scholarships to 200 deserving students of Jinnah University for Women. As part of the initiative, Syed Muhammad Talha, representing industrialist Arif Habib, presented a cheque of Rs 10 million to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naeem Farooqui. Moreover, senior officials, including …
Read More »SECP Directs PMEX to Fast-Track Agricultural Futures Market Development
KARACHI, June 18,2026: Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has directed the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) to speed up the development of physically deliverable agricultural futures contracts. He asked PMEX to prepare a clear roadmap for launching these contracts. In addition, he …
Read More »Port Qasim Authority Renews Agreement with Engro Vopak Terminal to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Operations
KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has renewed its Implementation Agreement with Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL). As a result, EVTL continues to operate Pakistan’s only integrated bulk liquid chemical and LPG terminal. Moreover, this renewal extends a partnership of more than three decades between the two organisations. …
Read More »Pakistani Freelancers Cross $1 Billion Milestone in Foreign Earnings
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: Pakistani freelancers have made history by earning over $1 billion in foreign exchange during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. As a result, they have strengthened their role in Pakistan’s economy and expanded the country’s presence in the global freelancing market. According to …
Read More »ECAP Chairman Calls for Skills Development Policy to Unlock Pakistan’s Youth Potential
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 …
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