KARACHI, June 2, 2026: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey Wave 29, conducted across Pakistan during the second quarter of 2026. The survey shows a significant decline in business confidence, mainly due to inflation, rising fuel …
Read More »Malir Pays Tribute to Shaheed Murtaza Baloch on Sixth Death Anniversary
KARACHI June 2,2026:Nations do not forget those who serve them with sincerity. They remember leaders who dedicate their lives to public welfare. Even after death, such figures remain alive through their ideas, work, and public love. In District Malir, people continue to honor Shaheed Murtaza Baloch. He built his political …
Read More »BankIslami Partners with Surayya Azeem Waqf Teaching Hospital to Strengthen Healthcare Access for Punjab’s Underserved Communities
Karachi, June 2, 2026. Reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and community development, BankIslami has extended support to Surayya Azeem Waqf Teaching Hospital (SATH), one of the largest public welfare hospitals in Lahore. The contribution will support the hospital in delivering quality medical facilities to underserved communities across the wider Punjab …
Read More »Pakistan Enters Global Philately Elite as Arif Balgamwala Joins Boston 2026 Court of Honor
BOSTON/KARACHI, June 2, 2026: Pakistan achieves a historic milestone as renowned philatelist M. Arif Balgamwala T.I. becomes the first Pakistani inducted into the Court of Honor at the Boston 2026 World Stamp Expo. The event ran from May 23 to 30, 2026, and stands as the world’s most prestigious philatelic …
Read More »Saudia Launches First Airbus A321XLR, Offering Better Travel for Pakistani Passengers
Saudia has launched its first Airbus A321XLR and has become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to receive this extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. This milestone strengthens Saudia’s fleet expansion plan and shows its continued investment in modern aircraft that improve efficiency, passenger experience, and sustainability. With a …
Read More »PAFLA Calls for Sustained Support for Freelancers and Digital Workers in Budget 2026-27
KARACHI ,June 2,2026 : The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Ministry of Finance to continue supporting Pakistan’s growing freelancing and digital workforce in the Federal Budget 2026-27. PAFLA has recommended retaining the reduced tax rate of 0.25 percent on foreign …
Read More »Local Mobile Phone Manufacturing in Pakistan Falls 35% MoM in April 2026
KARACHI, May 26, 2026: Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly witnessed a sharp monthly decline of 35% in April 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, highlighting a slowdown in production momentum despite continued reliance on domestic output to meet demand. Local manufacturers and …
Read More »S.M. Tanveer Rejects Indicative System Plan
KARACHI, May 26, 2026: S.M. Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and former caretaker provincial minister, has urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reject the Indicative System Plan (ISP) 2025-35 and redesign what he called a deeply flawed energy roadmap. In a statement, S.M. Tanveer …
Read More »Desert Atlas: Beyond the Dunes of Cholistan
The second episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure explores Cholistan’s forgotten stories of resilience, revival, and survival. Karachi, May 26, 2026: There are places in Pakistan where the landscape feels endless, where survival depends on resilience, and where stories go back in time just as the sands that make up the …
Read More »Pakistan Freelancers Earn over $950 Million in 10 Months
KARACHI, May 26, 2026: Pakistani freelancers have contributed significantly to the country’s economy by earning more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, outperforming freelancers from India, China, the UAE, and several other countries despite multiple global and domestic challenges. According …
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