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Pakistan’s IT firms to support govt’s policy for AI-driven growth
Pakistan Software Houses Association says private sector will lead the tech-driven economic overhaul
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
Pakistan Software Houses Association says private sector will lead the tech-driven economic overhaul
KTBA cites premature action as FBR eyes up to PKR 200 billion in collections
Official notification says benefit will apply retrospectively from February 1
IFN honors landmark deal as finance minister cites global confidence in economic management
Last year, the Zakat deduction threshold was PKR 179,689
Analysts see QPC benchmarks largely intact ahead of crucial third review
Government eyes single-digit facility and $250 million Panda bond to manage April repayment
Full ownership is intended to remove government influence from decision making and accelerate the turnaround strategy
Aurangzeb says 26 state-owned companies in first phase as losses narrow and transparency drive intensifies
Most logistics executives expect growth to continue in 2026 despite tariff risks
The prices have taken effect from February 16
The decision to hike the rate, despite lower import prices, was made due to higher terminal charges
Deal gives Nishat Group controlling stake in Rafhan Maize
Analysts say bearish momentum is ‘short-term correction’; pin hope on ample mutual funds liquidity to turn tide
Just a few SOEs drive nearly 90% of earnings, exposing structural imbalance
ICMA says decade-long savings outweigh transition costs within 18 months
Year-on-year, the Sensitive Price Indicator went up by 4.26%
Move offers short-term relief as Islamabad works to complete IMF review
January alone brings PKR 420 million as FBR expands compliance efforts
Punjab leads incorporations as 82 firms attract foreign investment
