KARACHI, July 7,2026: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) on Monday opened the second Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), bringing together policymakers, regulators, bankers and global experts to discuss reforms needed to strengthen Pakistan’s financial sector and accelerate economic growth. More than 600 participants attended the opening day, including senior government …
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KARACHI, July 7,2026: TikTok removed more than 22.5 million videos in Pakistan during the first quarter of 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, according to the platform’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. The report, covering January to March 2026, highlights TikTok’s efforts to strengthen content moderation and provide a safer …
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KARACHI July 6,2026 : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO-ITPO) Bahrain agreed to deepen cooperation to promote SMEs, entrepreneurship, investment and skills development in Pakistan. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh welcomed Dr. Hashim …
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KARACHI, July 6,2026:Next, Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi, highlighted the institution’s role in promoting informed debate on national economic issues. He also encouraged students to actively participate in public policy discussions. Ammar Habib, Assistant Professor of Practice at the School of Business Studies (SBS), moderated the …
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KARACHI jULY 6,2026: Chairman of the Arif Habib Group, Arif Habib, on Monday expressed confidence that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will return to profit in its first year under private management. Speaking to the media after taking over management control of the national carrier, he said PIA has strong growth …
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KARACHI July 6,2026: Dow University Hospital has become Sindh’s first public sector general hospital to secure a Regular License from the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) after meeting all required standards for quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance. SHCC awarded the license during a ceremony at the Abdul Qadeer Khan Auditorium, …
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KARACHI July 6,2026: Founder Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP), Ismail Suttar, has warned that customs delays and shipping disruptions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are raising logistics costs and weakening Pakistan’s export competitiveness. In a statement, Suttar said exporters continue to face serious challenges as customs …
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KARACHI, July 6 ,2026: The platform enables users to open Investor Portfolio of Securities (IPS) accounts online, participate in primary auctions and trade government securities in the secondary market without visiting financial institutions. The launch ceremony was attended by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, senior SBP officials, …
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KARACHI, July 6,2026: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the authorities to immediately return possession of the historic Cotton Exchange Building to the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) and its legal tenants, warning that the prolonged closure has disrupted Pakistan’s cotton trade. FPCCI President Atif …
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KARACHI July 6,2026: Rotary International District 3271 launched its 2026-27 Rotary year by installing Shahzad Sabir as District Governor during a ceremony at the PC Hotel Karachi. The event drew more than 1,000 Rotarians, diplomats, business leaders, development professionals and community representatives from Pakistan and abroad. During the ceremony, Rotary …
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