Mian Zahid Hussain calls for “War-Footing” Preparations for 2026 Monsoon

Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former…

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MLCF’s anticipated acquisition of PIOC will position it as the 2nd largest cement player in the north

Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) announced today that it has exchanged notices with Pioneer Cement (PIOC) regarding a possible acquisition. Currently, MLCF, together with Maple Leaf Capital (MLCL), owns 18.6% of…

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TFS 9th Edition advances conversations on climate, leadership & islamic finance on day two

THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS) 9th Edition continued its second day in Karachi with a forward-looking agenda centered on geo-politics, sustainability, responsible leadership, and financial transformation. Following a high-energy opening day…

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Pakistan launches Fellowship to align the financial sector with Paris climate goals

Pakistan is taking a decisive step toward climate-smart banking and investment with the launch of the Paris-Aligned Finance Fellowship in October 2025. Financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic…

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CEO Telenor Pakistan outlines Telecom’s role in driving Climate Resilience in Pakistan

At the National Conference on Climate Challenges in Pakistan, Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, discussed the company’s growing emphasis on climate resilience. Speaking to an audience of policymakers, climate…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry highlights climate-resilient infrastructure in new maritime strategy

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasised the importance of climate-resilient infrastructure in a new maritime strategy, aiming to modernise ports, reduce environmental impact, and promote economic…

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World Bank’s delegation visits Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project

A three-member delegation of the World Bank, headed by its Regional Director for Infrastructure in South Asia, Pankaj Gupta, visited the under-construction 1530 MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. Chairman…

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Karandaaz explores Pakistan’s carbon market potential in a new report

In its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth, Karandaaz Pakistan hosted a webinar to launch its report, "Carbon Credits Trading—Exploring Landscape and Regime in Pakistan." The event convened key…

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