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Day: June 17, 2026

Pakistan’s IT Export Growth Shows Promise Amid Monthly Decline

Karachi: Pakistan’s information technology exports increased by 13% year-over-year to $373 million in May 2026, despite a 12% decline from the previous month. The drop in monthly figures is attributed to fewer working days due to the Eid holidays.

Pakistan’s Current Account Shows Surplus Amid Rising Trade Gap

Karachi: Pakistan’s current account swung back into a surplus for the first 11 months of the fiscal year 2026, totaling $255 million, largely attributed to a surge in remittances during May. However, the broader trade gap widened by 24% year-over-year…

KSE100 Index Gains Slightly as KSE30 Sees Decline

Karachi: The KSE100 index saw a modest rise, closing at 180,511.02, while the KSE30 index experienced a slight decline, closing at 53,841.27. The numbers reflect mixed sentiments in the market activity as traders navigated through fluctuating stock va…