Pakistani women taking the lead
By Dr Manzoor Ahmad Published in Dawn on June, 01, 2026 In the latest civil service examination, widely regarded as the country’s toughest competitive test, where less than one per cent of candidates succeed, 86 women were recommended for appointment compared to 84 men. This marks a remarkable shift in […]
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JunFreelance IT export earnings hit $959m in July-April
Published in The News on May 31, 2026 KARACHI: IT freelancers earned $959 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2026, up 49 per cent from a year earlier, official data showed, reflecting the swift expansion of the nation’s digital economy and online workforce.[…]
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May‘Vulnerable’ Pakistan faces climate losses
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on May, 21, 2026 KARACHI: Climatic disasters in Pakistan have been higher than both global and regional averages in 2000-2024, as well as in the preceding two decades, according to a detailed report by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) included in the half-yearly[…]
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MayIMF highlights ‘Gulf exposure’ as biggest external risk for Pakistan
Published in Dawn on May, 15, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Following the release of a $1.1 billion tranche for Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Pakistan’s economic exposure to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as its most acute external vulnerability. In its staff report, the lender warned that “the war[…]
