In its ongoing commitment to providing convenience and reliability to millions of Pakistanis, easypaisa, the country’s leading digital financial services platform has launched ‘Live easy’, a unique campaign that aims to showcase easypaisa’s diverse use cases that bring ease and convenience into everyday lives of users and simplify financial matters.… Continue
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Introducing Zong 4G’s innovative IR Bundle for UK Travel
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications provider, brings forth its latest innovation: the International Roaming (IR) Bundle tailored specifically for travelers heading to the United Kingdom. Designed to offer a seamless and cost-effective solution for staying connected while exploring the United Kingdom’s sights, this offer sets a new standard in travel convenience.… Continue
Fashion House Nickie Nina set to pay tribute to Nickie Nazir
Pioneering fashion house Nickie Nina is set to introduce a collection and fashion film in tribute to the brand’s creative director, Nickie Nazir (late). The dynamic sister duo of Nickie Nazir and Nina Khan launched their eponymous brand in 1990, and went on to shape and define Pakistani fashion.… Continue
YourNest Pakistan hosts grand launch event in Karachi
YourNest Pakistan hosted the YourNest Pakistan Launch Event on in Karachi. The event, attended by distinguished guests, marked a significant milestone for YourNest Pakistan as it introduced Australia’s leading property development companies and announced their visionary plans for Pakistan.
The event was hosted by Mr.… Continue
Indus Motor bags the environmental excellence by the NFEH
For its continued commitment to environmental sustainability and positive community impact, Indus Motor Company (IMC) took center stage at the 20th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2023, hosted by the National Forum of Environment & Health (NFEH), bagging the Environment Excellence Award.… Continue
Garaj, Paysys Labs partner to boost digital financial services
Garaj, Pakistan’s largest local cloud service provider, and Paysys Labs, a trusted name in digital financial services, have joined forces to collaborate on initiatives related to the digitization of payments and financial services.
Under this partnership, Garaj will be equipping Paysys Labs with an enterprise-grade platform and state-of-the-art infrastructure for the latter’s utilization, offering them access to Pakistan’s largest Tier-3 certified data center to support Paysys Labs’ financial services initiatives.… Continue
Punjabi Music fever is at an all-time high on Spotify in Pakistan.
In recent years, the musical landscape of Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with Punjabi music gaining unprecedented popularity on Spotify. The younger generation, in particular, has been drawn to the traditional and modern blend of instruments in Punjabi tracks, resulting in an impressive surge in both the number of releases and listener consumption.… Continue
Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana was visited by Salman Iqbal and got a membership.
Chairman ARY Group, Founder & CEO ARY Network, Owner Karachi Kings Mr. Salman Iqbal visited Naya Nazimabad and became a founder member of Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana. He was so impressed with the facilities provided in the Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana that he had taken his first-ever membership in any Gymkhana / Club.… Continue
Noman Lakhani hosts dinner in honour of Prof. Dr. Engr. Samreen Hussain
Mr. Noman Abid Lakhani T.I., Chancellor, ILMA University and Member, Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC), hosted a prestigious dinner event in honor of Prof. Dr. Engr. Samreen Hussain, celebrating her recent appointment as member of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, Govt of Pakistan.… Continue
APLF ASEAN – International Leather Fair returns for a second edition in Bangkok, Thailand
APLF ASEAN, a highly anticipated trade exhibition in the leather and fashion industry, is thrilled to announce its second edition to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 25 – 27 October this year at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).… Continue
Lucky Cement to invest Rs 11bn in power projects.
In a notice to the exchange today, Lucky Cement (LUCK) announced that, during its emergent board meeting held on September 6, 2023, it had decided to invest in renewable power projects to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the power mix.… Continue
Prantik Group celebrates 25 years of successful operations in Bangladesh and beyond.
Prantik Group, formed in 1998, has become a reliable name in the Shipping industry of Bangladesh. The Group has celebrated its twenty-fifth year in Bangladesh this week. The Group provides various marine services, from marine and industrial engineering, vessel chartering, shipping & manning agency services, salvage & diving to shipbuilding & docking regionwide.… Continue
KCCI is perturbed over the exorbitant hike in petroleum prices
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Mohammad Tariq Yousuf has expressed deep concern over the staggering hike in prices of petroleum products which would further fuel the already skyrocketing inflation, intensify miseries for common man and create serious issues for the industry due to unbearably high cost of doing business.… Continue
The crucial role of clinical trials in medical progress
Conducting clinical trials is always challenging; however, these challenges are magnified in low and middle-income countries, said Prof Dr. Faisal Mahmood, Section Head of infectious diseases at Aga Khan University. He shared the many challenges particular to LMICs, especially in the context of Pakistan, while speaking at a Media Roundtable on “COVID-19 and the importance of clinical trials.”… Continue
Challenging sociopolitical and macroeconomic factors impaired KE’s profitability for FY23
The recently concluded fiscal year was significantly influenced by challenging sociopolitical and macroeconomic factors that cascade impact multiple sectors, including KE. Surging inflation, policy rate hikes, rupee devaluation and a contraction in economic activity have significantly influenced the company’s operations and overall profitability.… Continue
The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital celebrate the World Heart Day.
The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital commenced this year’s World Heart Day celebrations in full swing as the leadership of AKU, led by President Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, and Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Saultat Fatmi, along with many other esteemed faculty members, medical staff, doctors, nurses, and enthusiastic medical and nursing students, came together for a vibrant Mini-Marathon on Sunday, 17 September 2023 at the AKU Sports and Rehabilitation Center, at the AKU Stadium Road Campus.… Continue
TDAP to participate at Texworld Evolution Paris (05 – 07 February 2024)
Partner-up for Fashion SourcingParis, one of the world’s major fashion capitals, is the best place to promote and sell brand(s) and collections in Europe and to the Western and increasingly to the Eastern and Middle Eastern markets. In February 2023, nearly 8,000 professional buyers from 115 countries came to meet 750 exhibitors from 20 countries.… Continue
PSO announces the inauguration of refuelling operations at Quetta International Airport
In a landmark achievement, PSO has reached a remarkable milestone by inaugurating its state-of-the-art aircraft refuelling facility at the Quetta International Airport, situated in the heart of Balochistan, the capital and largest city of the province.
The auspicious occasion was graced by the General Manager Aviation, Marine & Exports, PSO, Syed Khawar Abbas Jillani as the chief guest, along with other dignitaries including, Malik Mazhar Hussain APM – Quetta, representatives from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the vigilant guardians of the Airport Security Force (ASF), local luminaries, and revered officials from both organizations.… Continue
PSX past week and outlook
The outgoing week saw the market awaiting the MPC meeting’s decision, wherein expectations ranged from ~0% to 2% hike in the policy rate, and last week’s T-Bill auction suggested the latter. However, the Finance Ministry left the policy rate unchanged at 22%, citing controlled inflation and lower CAD, amongst others, as the main impetus to maintaining the status quo.… Continue
JazzCash becomes the first Fintech platform to enable SCOM Bundles
In a pioneering move, JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading fintech player, has announced the integration of the Special Communications Organization (SCO) mobile network onto its platform. This strategic partnership brings exciting new features, including SCOM Prepaid Load, SCOM Bundles and SCOM Postpaid Bill Payments, all seamlessly accessible through JazzCash.… Continue
Dawlance commemorates World Ozone Day with a pledge to protect the planet
Dawlance is the leading producer of refrigerators and a wide range of home appliances in Pakistan. Dawlance has changed its Refrigerant usage in air conditioners from R410A to a much safer gas, which will also be recycled in the future for a sustainable future.… Continue
KMBL and HBL Konnect sign agreement
The Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited and HBL Konnect have signed an agreement, enabling payments for Khushhali Bank customers through HBL Konnect branchless banking and agents network across Pakistan. The agreement marks a significant step taken by KMBL to incorporate partners from the digital payments industry to transform its infrastructure, thereby facilitating customers to make their Khushhali Bank payments conveniently throughout the country.… Continue
Business community revitalise industrial zone amid economic challenges, President KATI Faraz-ur-Rehman.
The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) is collaborating with District officials to rejuvenate industrial and commercial activities in the face of economic instability. President of KATI, Faraz-ur-Rehman, emphasised the need for concerted efforts to transform the district into an ideal industrial zone during a luncheon in honour of the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner, Syed Jawad Muzaffar.… Continue
ICC World Cup 2023 to live stream for free in Pakistan on Daraz, Tamasha
Cricket fever in Pakistan is all set to reach unprecedented heights this year with an exciting announcement from Daraz, Tamasha, and myco. In an unprecedented move, these leading digital platforms have come together to offer cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan free access to the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023.… Continue
Discussions with the World Bank are ongoing to bring US$2bn on a fast track basis
- The agriculture sector is expected to improve, with positive growth projected from major and minor crops.
- SBP’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 22% will keep the cost of borrowing low.
- Discussions with the World Bank are ongoing to bring US$2bn on a fast track basis.