Zubair Motiwala noted a significant decline in industrial gas consumption due to rising tariffs

Zubair Motiwala, Chairman of the Businessmen Group, has urged the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to reject Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC) Estimated Revenue Requirement (ERR) petition for FY…

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Aawaz II Forum focuses on justice for transgender people and people with disabilities in Sindh

The Legal Aid Society (LAS), under the Aawaz II Programme supported by FCDO, held a Provincial Forum on Social Inclusion in Karachi. Themed “From Exclusion to Entitlement,” the event aimed…

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L’Oréal Pakistan advances local capability through localisation of raw materials

L’Oréal Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its domestic capability-building by successfully localizing Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), a key ingredient in shampoo production. This marks a strategic partnership with…

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IPO Pakistan has launched an aggressive six-month digital transformation strategy

The Director General of the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO Pakistan), Noman Aslam, announced a six-month digital transformation strategy to modernize the country’s intellectual property ecosystem. This reform aims…

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LUMS Energy Institute and Ministry of Energy organize workshop to train journalists on power sector basics

Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari emphasized the importance of accurate reporting on Pakistan’s power sector to combat public misconceptions about electricity pricing and reforms. Speaking at a…

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Experts Warn AI could deepen inequality without digital skills push for women in Pakistan

At a Gender & Economy Conference, experts warned that emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) could either enhance economic opportunities for women or deepen inequalities, depending on access to education…

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CSSPR at the University of Lahore hosted a webinar titled “Deterrence to Diplomacy

The Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research (CSSPR) at the University of Lahore hosted a webinar titled “Deterrence to Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Strategic Repositioning” to mark the one-year anniversary of…

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Mian Zahid Hussain welcomed Haroon Akhtar Khan’s appointment as APM on Industries and Production

Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, welcomed Haroon Akhtar Khan’s appointment as Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production. He praised the Prime…

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16 Pakistani companies explore investment opportunities in the USA

The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland welcomed the Pakistani delegation, as 16 business leaders joined global investors from May 3-6 to explore new markets and expand their international reach within the United States.  Representing sectors from textiles and…

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Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan and Bank Alfalah launch PKR 66 million flood rehab for Gilgit-Baltistan

The Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan, in partnership with Bank Alfalah, has initiated a rehabilitation program to restore infrastructure and enhance resilience in flood-affected communities across Gilgit-Baltistan. The event was attended…

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