Inflation clocked in at 36% YoY in April 2023; Expected to soften after May-2023
Pakistan CPI Inflation in April 2023 rose to a record high of 36.4% YoY vs. 35.4% in March 2023 led by higher food inflation, majorly on the back of a…
Daraz Pakistan to drive digital payments adoption.
Recognising the importance of convenient and secure payment options, Daraz Pakistan has collaborated with industry-leading banks for The Big Bank Week to offer customers more savings and incentivise them to…
ILMA University holds its World Fusion Fest at the main campus
ILMA University recently held its World Fusion Fest at the main campus, where students from Sociology, Principles of Marketing, and Marketing Management showcased the culture of 17 countries as part…
Economic development is inevitable without a healthy society, KATI
Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Faraz-ur-Rehman said in a seminar organized in collaboration with Essa Laboratories that a healthy nation is necessary for achieving economic development. Our…
Dawlance wins ISO/IEC 17025 certification for energy performance standards
Dawlance is the leading technological enterprise in Pakistan's Home-Appliances industry. Dawlance Testing & Verification Lab in Landhi, Karachi, has recently won the ISO/IEC 17025 certification for "Energy Performance Testing" of…
#BookTok is revolutionizing the reading culture in Pakistan
The reading culture in Pakistan has always been lacking, but in recent years, it's worth noting how technology is changing how we engage with literature. The trend #BookTok has brought…
Pakistan Press Foundation confers the 2023 Press Freedom Award on slain journalist Arshad Sharif.
Arshad Sharif's experiences as a journalist in Pakistan were fraught with difficulties, including harassment and legal cases. His eventual decision to leave the country and subsequent murder in Kenya are…
The government directed provincial governments to complete the Field verification/coverage of the 7th Population and Housing Census by 15th May, 2023
Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, directed Provincial Governments to complete the Field verification/coverage of the 7th Population and Housing Census till 15th May, 2023 in…
Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi celebrated International Dance Day.
The International Dance Day 2023 program was organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi in connection with the International Dance Day in Auditorium I. The Minister of Culture and…
Exporters must avail facilities through EFS registration, Farazur Rehman.
Collector of FBR Collectorate of Customs Export Shafiq Ahmed Latki said that the government had introduced an export facilitation scheme for the convenience of exporters. The scheme will promote exports…
IMF conditions are not coming to an end which is a conspiracy.
On Sunday, Brig. (retd) Aslam Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) said the IMF conditions are not ending, which is a conspiracy. He said that the real target of…
In economic decline, skilled workers leave the country.
On Sunday, former Vice President of FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh said skilled workers and professionals are leaving the country in record numbers for better opportunities, which is a great threat…
PUBG MOBILE and Donkey King Collaborate to bring exciting new in-game content
One of the world's most popular mobile games, PUBG MOBILE, and Pakistan's highest-grossing animated feature film, "Donkey King," are joining forces to bring the beloved characters Donkey Raja and Miss…
National Foods and Lucky Core Industries in collaboration for tomato seed development and research.
Two leading organisations, National Foods Limited and Lucky Core Industries Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27th April to collaborate on tomato seed development and research. The Collaboration…
Sanam Marvi shines on Spotify EQUAL’s Times Square billboard.
Sanam Marvi, a celebrated Sufi and Folk singer in Pakistan, was recently announced as the Ambassador for Spotify's EQUAL Pakistan program for April. Sanam, who has been ruling over the…
President KATI and Administrator Korangi visited different areas, and reviewed preparations for the rain emergency.
Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Faraz-ur-Rehman, Administrator Korangi Muhammad Sharif Khan and other officials visited different areas of Korangi after the forecast of rain expected in the…
foodpanda completes its ‘double tips, double love’ campaign for delivery riders across Pakistan
● To show appreciation for its delivery partners, foodpanda doubled the tips received from customers across Pakistan. ● This initiative was rolled out in various phases across the country, offering…
Fast track Digital Transformation essential for rapid economic growth – Minister of Planning
Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal complimented Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for compiling a comprehensive OICCI Digital Report, titled, "Recommendations for Digital…
Belgium enjoys strong business relations with Pakistan: Charles Delogne
Ambassador of Belgium Charles Delogne has said that that Belgium has been enjoying strong business relations with Pakistan and today's Catalogue Exhibition of Belgian companies at Karachi Chamber would be…
Lucky Core Industries has approved PKR 1.55bn investment for the Soda Ash business
Lucky Core Industries Limited (formerly ICI Pakistan Limited) announced its 3QFY23 financial result today where the company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 18.9bn (EPS: PKR 204.98), up…
Overall unemployment rate in Punjab is 6.7%,
The overall unemployment rate in the Punjab province is 6.69%, with unemployment rate of females being substantially higher than males (8.32% vs. 6.06%) and that of urban residents being relatively…
Syed Kashif Rafi joins as an Advisor Harvard Business Review Advisory Council,
ILMA University's Registrar, Syed Kashif Rafi, joins as an Advisor Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, bringing over two decades of industry and academia experience. As an Advisor, he will provide…
Inauguration of Belgian Companies Catalogues Exhibition
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry is organising a BELGIAN COMPANIES CATALOGUES EXHIBITION in collaboration with the Economic & Commercial of the Embassy of Belgium. The inauguration of the…
Philip Morris Pakistan announces financial results for 1QFY23
Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (the Company) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. During the quarter, the Company reported a Total Net Turnover of PKR 5,822…
Google launches the first “App Growth Lab” in Pakistan to support high-potential app developers.
Following the Gaming Growth Lab launch in Pakistan last year, Google announced today that it had opened the first-ever App Growth Lab in Pakistan. The latter is a four-month program…