A decade of transformation, growth, and community. From a 20-member space to a nationwide supercommunity, Daftarkhwan has evolved alongside the people who made it what it is today. Ten years, countless milestones, and thousands of stories later, the Decade of Daftarkhwan is a celebration of the people, connections, and journeys that shaped us.

The coworking trend in Pakistan has gone mainstream. Startups, freelancers, and multinationals are trading long term leases for flexible, ready to use space, driven by rising rents and a booming freelance economy (2.3 to 3 million freelancers, $1.76B in exports). Operators like Daftarkhwan are pushing further, bundling podcast studios, playrooms, and gaming lounges into a full working ecosystem, not just a rented desk.

The Financial Budget 2026 introduces tax relief for salaried individuals and businesses, new regulations for e-commerce, and long-term incentives for the IT sector, signaling a stronger push toward a documented, digital-first economy. While the financial budget creates opportunities for startups, exporters, and fintech innovators, concerns remain around industrial growth, investment, and the continued burden on the formal business sector.