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 …
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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 …
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LAHORE, June 18, 2026: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), one of Pakistan’s leading tractor manufacturers, has joined the Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) as a patron. The two organisations formalised the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this partnership, Al-Ghazi joins a coalition of leading businesses and financial institutions …
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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 …
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ISLAMABAD, June 17 ,2026: Pakistan recorded a $459 million current account surplus in May 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. This marks a sharp reversal from the $276 million deficit in April, as the external sector showed continued improvement. Moreover, the cumulative …
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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% …
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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 …
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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 …
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KARACHI:June 17,2026:SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has outlined a digital-first vision for Pakistan’s capital markets, aimed at making investing accessible, affordable, and secure for every Pakistani through fintech and innovation. During his visit to the Central Depository Company (CDC), Dr. Sidhu emphasized the role of technology in simplifying investor …
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ISLAMABAD, June 15: Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets. They responded positively after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) resolved key regulatory issues, which paved the way for deeper financial cooperation. Moreover, a delegation from the Chinese consortium, led by the China Financial …
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