The eastern Turkish province of Erzurum, designated as the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) Tourism Capital of 2025, is set to host the Palandöken Economic Forum on April 26-27, 2025. Founded as the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) in 1964 by the Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of Pakistan...
In a significant step toward financial empowerment, ABHI, an embedded finance platform, has partnered with National Foods Limited (NFL), a multi-category food giant and a global food exporter with a presence in 40 countries, to introduce Earned Wage Access (EWA) for its workforce. This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment...
National Resources Limited (NRL) has discovered significant copper-gold mineralization in Chagai, Balochistan. This was announced by Muhammad Ali Tabba, Chairman National Resources Limited and CEO Lucky Cement Limited while addressing the participants at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 today. NRL, a 100% Pakistani privately owned company and a subsidiary of...
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) have recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on the establishment of a Centre for Islamic Finance. This initiative aims to strengthen the Islamic banking and finance industry by enhancing professional capacity...
Muhammad Zohaib Khan, Former Chairman of P@SHA (Pakistan IT Industry Association), has called upon Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to announce a special package for the IT industry in the upcoming budget. Given the Prime Minister’s clear vision for a digital and knowledge economy through initiatives like Uraaan...
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service by SpaceX, has secured a provisional registration from the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (PSARB), marking its first official step toward launching operations in the country. However, while its entry has sparked excitement over the prospect of high-speed internet in remote areas, its journey...
Few business leaders in Pakistan have been as vocal about truth and integrity as Mr. Hussain Dawood, who has now been recognized with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his contributions to the country. For years, he has been outspoken about the need for transparency, ethical leadership, and long-term thinking. In his engagements,...
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and NED University of Engineering and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech (CIFFT) at NED University. The MoU was signed by Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO - Meezan Bank and Dr....
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) members, the collective body of over 200 largest foreign investors in Pakistan, has unveiled its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for 2024, spotlighting the extensive socio-economic contributions of its member companies across the nation. During 2024, OICCI members collectively contributed approximately...
Customer-First Approach: DWP Transforms Service Landscape DWP is redefining customer support standards through a comprehensive transformation of its consumer service network, staying true to its customer service department’s tagline, “Your Comfort, Our Care.” This initiative demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to a customer-first approach aimed at enhancing convenience and satisfaction at...