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ICAP Holds CFO Conference 2026

ICAP Holds CFO Conference 2026

KARACHI, May 12, 2026: The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) held the ICAP CFO Conference 2026 under the theme “The New Playbook – Adapt, Innovate, Elevate.” The event brought together finance professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss …

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IMF Cuts Pakistan GDP Forecast for FY27,

KARACHI, May 12, 2026: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook following the approval of the third review, lowering the country’s projected GDP growth for FY27 to 3.5% from its earlier estimate of 4.1%. The updated projections also indicate higher inflation expectations, reduced foreign exchange reserve targets, …

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AI Could Unlock $500 Million Opportunity for Pakistani Women, Experts Warn of Digital Divide

AI Could Unlock $500 Million Opportunity for Pakistani Women, Experts Warn of Digital Divide

LAHORE, May 12, 2026: Experts at a Gender & Economy Conference cautioned that emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), could either create major economic opportunities for women or widen existing social and economic inequalities, depending on access to education, digital literacy, and technological skills. The discussion took place during a …

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