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Pakistan's IT exports cross $4 billion in FY2026, but the freelancer income gap is widening

The State Bank just released the eleven-month figure: $3.94 billion through April, on track to clear $4.3 billion for the fiscal year. Inside the headline, two different stories are playing out at the same time.

Faizan Khan·May 15, 2026·5 min read

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Pakistan

PTA orders 12-hour mobile data shutdown across Sindh ahead of cabinet vote

The directive, dated Monday, applies to all three major operators and takes effect at 8 PM tonight. Industry sources tell us it is the eleventh such shutdown in eighteen months.

Faizan Khan·May 12, 2026·2 min

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