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Pakistan’s IT exports surged 21% to $4.6 billion in FY2025-26, even as AI-driven automation led to declining entry-level jobs and reshaped demand for technology skills.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal reviews key development projects, directing authorities to maintain quality standards and expedite work on major initiatives.

Pakistani EdTech startup Edversity has secured strategic investment from Rapidev Group at LEAP 2026 to expand its AI-powered education platform across Saudi Arabia, the GCC and global markets.

Meezan Bank approves over PKR 31.45 billion in housing finance under the Ghar Ho Tu Apna programme, supporting thousands of Pakistanis seeking affordable, Shariah-compliant home financing.

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to boost bilateral trade from $16 million to $200 million annually while expanding cooperation in investment, energy, transit, industry and regional connectivity.

The Gulf war has disrupted the flow of Pakistani funds to Dubai, with investors increasingly bringing money back home and shifting it into local property markets. Rising liquidity and demand have pushed property prices higher in Karachi, while Dubai’s appeal as a safe haven for Pakistani wealth has weakened.

The CDWP has approved and recommended five development projects worth more than Rs60 billion, covering transport, urban infrastructure, water supply, healthcare and education. Key initiatives include road development in Orakzai, urban upgrades in Karachi, and a major water supply project for Gwadar.

Punjab is exploring deeper collaboration with Alibaba Cloud to expand AI adoption, digital governance, and technology investment across key sectors including agriculture, healthcare and climate forecasting.

Sindh has lifted restrictions on the commercial use of residential plots, allowing eligible property owners in Karachi to seek land-use conversion under existing laws and regulatory approvals.