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The 8th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS), will take place on April 16 and 17, 2025, at a local hotel. Curated under the theme of Navigating the Unknown, this SUMMIT brings together a spectacular array of national and international leaders to deliberate on solutions for the challenges in the fast-changing ecosystems. LIIBS 2025 is jointly hosted by Nutshell Conferences Group and Unity Foods Limited, with strategic partnership from the Government of Pakistan and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI). K-Electric joins as the Sustainability Partner. The two-day Summit stands to…
The much-anticipated Velo Sound Station Season 3 has officially launched, bringing a new wave of music and creativity for fans across Pakistan. The event marks the entry of acclaimed filmmaker Bilal Lashari, known for cinema blockbusters The Legend of Maula Jatt and Waar, and producer Ammara Hikmat into the world of high-end music video production. The grand launch ceremony was held at the historic Lahore Fort, with a star-studded lineup of attendees including internationally renowned singer Atif Aslam, superstar Fawad Khan, Shae Gill, Anwarul Khalid, Faras Shafi, Zain Zohaib, Meesha Shafi,Ryan hikmat Mehek Rizvi, Alina Naqvi, aymen hikmat Nayab Velo…
In celebration of its 7th anniversary, the global leading cryptocurrency exchange BingX unveiled a user story campaign titled “Your Voice, Our Story”, inviting users from around the world to share their unique journeys and unforgettable moments with BingX. This campaign is rooted in BingX’s long-standing user-first vision, running from April 14, 2025, 10:00 (UTC) to April 30, 2025, 10:00 (UTC). To thank the community, BingX is offering a 10,000 USDT Early Bird Prize Pool for the first 1,000 participants. Exceptional storytellers will have the opportunity to win limited-edition Anniversary Gift Boxes, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, an iPad Pro, and…
The Lahore Digital Arts Festival (LDF), presented as part of Novembre Numérique through The Little Art, officially launched its 2025–26 programming with the timely and thought-provoking exhibition Women vs. Machines, which opened on April 11 at the School of Visual Arts & Design, Beaconhouse National University (BNU). The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Rohma Khan (BNU), Fabrice Disdier (Director, Alliance Française de Lahore), Shoaib Iqbal (Director, Lahore Digital Arts Festival), and Sarah Rajper, who also shared curatorial insights during the opening ceremony. Their words set the tone for an evening that celebrated innovation, resilience, and cross-disciplinary dialogue. Blending digital art,…
The second tournament of the EcoStar Polo Super League 2025 successfully came to an end today with an electrifying final match and a grand closing ceremony. Building on the success of its first tournament, the second league featured five competitive teams and showcased exceptional talent, skill, and sportsmanship across a series of gripping matches. The Main Final saw an intense face-off between The Warriors ECOSTAR and The Colts PB, with The Colts PB emerging as the winner of the EcoStar Polo Super League 2025, defeating The Warriors ECOSTAR with a final score of 7.5 to 6.0. The final match was…
In an electrifying collaboration that unites the worlds of sports and innovation, BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company recently announced their partnership with HBL PSL 10 as the official mobility partner of this season. This momentous alliance between the World’s No.1 NEV manufacturer and Pakistan’s most premier cricket league took the center stage at the tournament’s grand opening ceremony on Friday, April 11, marking the launch of a dynamic series of activations, set to drive the excitement throughout the tournament. In a spectacular fusion of entertainment and technology, BYD made a grand entrance into the stadium by carrying the tournament…
OPPO, the global leader in smartphone devices, has officially launched its latest smartphone, the OPPO A5 Pro, in Pakistan, now available nationwide starting from April 14th. Designed to bring super durability and reliability with above-class IP69/68/66 water and dust resistance and Military grade certification, the OPPO A5 Pro delivers strength, intelligence, and sleek style that is accessible to all. OPPO A5 Pro was launched in an exclusive event in Lahore, which brought together OPPO’s Brand Ambassador, Fawad Khan, OPPO’s Quality Ambassador and Olympic Gold Medalist, Arshad Nadeem, top tech KOLs, influencers, OPPO Executives, OPPO Partners, and media representatives. The event…
April 12, 2025 – Islamabad: Pakistan has achieved a significant public health milestone with the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) passing a national standard that limits industrially produced trans fats to less than 2% of total fat across all food categories. This landmark decision aligns Pakistan with international best practices that limit the use of industrially produced trans fatty acids in the food supply chain. Trans fats are a harmful compound used in foods including fried foods, margarine, and commercial baked goods that increases the risk of heart attack and deaths. Every day, millions of people consume trans fats in their diet without knowing it. The approval of this new standard is the result of a collective effort between governmental…
In an ambitious effort to cultivate psychoanalytic thinking in Pakistan, the Aga Khan University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) has partnered with the Department of Psychology at the University of Exeter, to host an international conference titled “Journeying Beyond the West: Can Psychoanalysis Find New Roots in Pakistan?” at AKU’s Stadium Road campus in Karachi. Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that not only gives relief from mental health issues, but also helps people know more about themselves, and make better choices in life. While Pakistan has no formal history of psychoanalysis, practitioners, and theorists with a keen interest…
The 29th edition of Textile Asia, the premier internationaltextile exhibition and a much-awaited trade fair for the textile andgarment industry, will take place from April 12 to 14, 2025, acrossseven halls at the Karachi Expo Centre. The theme of the exhibitionis, “The Road to a Value-Added Textile Sector,” underscoring its focuson innovation and industry growth.Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Planning, andDevelopment, will attend as the chief guest.The event is expected to draw over 50,000 trade visitors and 550+delegates from more than 17 countries, offering unmatchedopportunities for networking and business expansion. With over 650exhibitors, including leading brands from China,…