GCT Turns Rani Bagh Hyderabad into Wonderland, Begins Rs900M Ramazan Drive for 777 Orphans
Beyond joy and recreation, the galas also marked the formal launch of Green Crescent Trust’s Ramazan 2026 fundraising campaign, which aims to raise Rs900 million to combat illiteracy and expand access to quality education for disadvantaged children in Sindh.
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Pakistan Records $1.1B Current Account Deficit in First Half FY26
Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a deficit of US$ 1,174 million during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 in comparison to a surplus of $957 million during July-December 2024-25.
Pakistan’s Corporate Growth Linked to Fairness at Work: Dr. Uzma Ismail
As Pakistan’s corporate sector grapples with rising competition for skilled talent and mounting pressure to improve performance, organisational justice, long treated as a soft management concept, is gaining renewed attention as a practical requirement for sustainable growth.
Karachi Hosts AlBaraka Forum on Future of Digital Islamic Economy
AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy is organizing the sixth edition of its Regional Conference Series, titled “Islamic Economy in the Digital Age: Innovation within the Framework of Compliance.”
PTA Clarifies No Internet Disruption Reported on 15 January
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) clarifies that information regarding any disruption of internet services on 15 January is incorrect and without factual basis.
Turkiye CG Highlights Tourism as Key Driver of Economic Growth
Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye in Karachi, Ergul Kadak has emphasized that tourism represents a “low-hanging fruit” for Pakistan’s economic growth, which, if developed properly, could significantly reduce external financing requirements of the country.
Car Sales Surge 41.73% in First Half of FY2026
The sale of cars in the country witnessed an increase of 41.73 during the first half of the current fiscal year 2025-26 as compared to the corresponding half of last year.
PTEA demands structural reforms for economic growth
Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has demanded the government to undertake structural reforms to restore competitiveness and stimulate economic growth. PTEA Chairman Sohail Pasha underscored the critical role of the textile sector and said that it contributes significantly to country’s GDP and employment.
Health Ministry and Roche Pakistan Sign Landmark Agreement to Provide Free Cancer Medicines
A formal signing ceremony for an agreement between the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and Roche Pakistan was held to facilitate the provision of cancer treatment to patients residing in federally administered areas.
ABHI Microfinance Bank Partners with Pathfinder Group to Drive Agent Interoperability and Wage Access Innovation
ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited (“ABHI Bank”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pathfinder Group to establish a strategic collaboration centered on agent interoperability, enabling wider access to formal financial services for underserved and frontline segments across Pakistan.