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Pakistan's GDP Growth Stuck Near 2% — Stabilisation Without Expansion
Growth has settled into a low-equilibrium band far below the 4–5% historical average. Stability is real. Recovery isn't.
Pakistan's IT Exports Hit New Highs in 2026 — Is $5 Billion Now Within Reach?
IT exports are on track to cross $3.5 billion annualised, growing 10–15% despite the global tech slowdown. Policy execution — not talent — is now the ceiling.
Startup Winter Continues in 2026 — But Stronger, Leaner Models Are Emerging
Deal volume is still down 50–60% from the 2021 peak. But the ecosystem coming out the other side has better unit economics and less foreign dependency.
Pakistan's Freelance Economy Crosses $500 Million — The Silent Export Engine of 2026
Freelance inflows are now $500M+ annually and quietly moving up the value chain — AI training, automation, specialised consulting. Formalisation is the next unlock.
Raast and Mobile Wallets Surge in 2026 — Is Pakistan Finally Going Cash-Light?
Raast transactions and mobile-wallet penetration are both up sharply, and interoperability with banking apps is finally working. Cash still dominates — but the wedge is in.
AI Wave Reaches Pakistan in 2026 — Opportunity Window Opens for Early Movers
AI adoption is measurable across startups, enterprises, and universities. Compute, R&D funding and a national strategy remain the missing pieces.
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Foreign Investment Rebounds in 2026 — Is Pakistan Back on the Global Capital Map?
Gulf Capital Eyes Pakistan in 2026 — Strategic Deals Could Redefine Investment Flows
Portfolio Investment Returns to PSX — Smart Money or Short-Term Play?
Reko Diq Moves Forward in 2026 — A Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Breakthrough
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Infrastructure
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Pakistan's Investment Gap Persists in 2026 — Why Capital Still Hesitates
Pakistan Repositions in 2026 — Strategic Neutrality Becomes Economic Doctrine
Pakistan–China Economic Corridor Evolves in 2026 — From Infrastructure to Industrial Depth
Pakistan–Gulf Axis Strengthens in 2026 — Beyond Aid to Strategic Economic Alignment
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