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Pakistani startups raise $85m amid rush of foreign funding in fintech

Pakistani startups raise $85m amid rush of foreign funding in fintech

  • Internet finance platforms fetched about $22m mainly from abroad since January
  • Abhi, to be launched in July this year, will provide employees with salary advances based on accrued wages
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Special Fintech firm to launch Pakistan's first financial 'super app,' plans expansion to Middle East

Fintech firm to launch Pakistan's first financial 'super app,' plans expansion to Middle East

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Masterplan for Pakistani oil city, including Aramco refinery, to be ready by year-end

Masterplan for Pakistani oil city, including Aramco refinery, to be ready by year-end

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Special Pakistan set to launch 5G connectivity by 2022 after ‘loud, clear’ test call

Pakistan set to launch 5G connectivity by 2022 after ‘loud, clear’ test call

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Pakistan expected to retain 7% interest rate amid growth momentum 

Pakistan expected to retain 7% interest rate amid growth momentum 

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Special Pakistan’s Agha Steel setting up $42 mln plant at Port Qasim to meet CPEC demand

Pakistan’s Agha Steel setting up $42 mln plant at Port Qasim to meet CPEC demand

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Special Farmers say Sindh rains and floods have damaged 60% cotton, 90% chili crops  video

Farmers say Sindh rains and floods have damaged 60% cotton, 90% chili crops 

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Dubai startup fighting ‘digital addiction’ to launch in Pakistan on Sept 15

Dubai startup fighting ‘digital addiction’ to launch in Pakistan on Sept 15

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Special Saudi remittances to Pakistan hit record high of $821 mln despite pandemic video

Saudi remittances to Pakistan hit record high of $821 mln despite pandemic

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Special Pakistan central bank steps up Islamic banking push with new incentives video

Pakistan central bank steps up Islamic banking push with new incentives

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Special Fears grow in Pakistan tax amnesty for real estate could open ‘doors of corruption’ 

Fears grow in Pakistan tax amnesty for real estate could open ‘doors of corruption’ 

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Pakistani microfinance recovers after coronavirus brought sector to grinding halt

Pakistani microfinance recovers after coronavirus brought sector to grinding halt

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Decline in Gulf remittances to cause unemployment in Pakistan

Decline in Gulf remittances to cause unemployment in Pakistan

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