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The business world is moving faster than ever, and digital marketing continues to be at the heart of growth. With consumer behavior evolving, businesses must adapt to stay ahead. In 2025, digital marketing is n
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Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, once buzzing with record-breaking funding rounds, is now facing a sharp downturn. In 2024, venture capital inflows fell nearly 60%, according to Magnitt data, as global investors t
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Pakistan’s auto industry is facing what experts describe as an “existential threat” due to the unchecked import of used cars. Industry stakeholders stress that stricter regulations are urgently needed to protec
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With over $58 million raised, the most active and well-funded quarter in almost three years, Pakistan's startup ecosystem saw a healthy recovery in Q2 2025. This is far more than the $42.5 million in total fund
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The scenario of solar energy in Pakistan has changed dramatically. Solar and battery systems, which were once thought to be specialized, are now lowering energy costs and decreasing dependency on foreign fuels
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The floods of 2025 were a climate-induced disaster of an unprecedented scale, causing widespread destruction to Pakistan's people, infrastructure, and economy. This catastrophe has left a lasting impact, revers
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Pakistan unveiled its AI Policy 2025 in July 2025, a historic plan aimed at transforming the nation's digital future. By 2030, the government aims to train one million AI professionals, create AI Innovation and
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There are unambiguous signs that Pakistan's economy is improving. In August 2025, inflation dropped to about 3% from 4.1% in July , which increased confidence in businesses and households alike Xinhua News Arab
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the week on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing above the 156,000 level for the first time in history on Monday. The index surged to an intra-day p
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Pakistan’s remittance inflows reached a historic high of $38.3 billion in fiscal year 2025 , showing a strong 27% year-on-year growth compared to $30.3 billion in FY24. This remarkable surge places Pakistan as
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Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has expressed confidence in the country’s economic outlook, projecting GDP growth between 3.25% and 4.25% for FY2026 . Speaking at the annual meeting
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Pakistan’s headline inflation slowed to 3% year-on-year (YoY) in August 2025 , according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks a decline from 4.1% in July 2025 , highlighting a
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