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Rabel Sadozai, Director of Marketing and Sales, Fatima Fertilizer, has been named the Sustainability Leader of the Year at the Women Leading Change Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, held in Hong Kong – a prestigious regional accolade that recognizes outstanding female leaders driving meaningful change across the Asia-Pacific region. Rabel Sadozai’s recognition underscores her exceptional leadership in transforming Pakistan’s agriculture and fertilizer industry through sustainable innovation, gender inclusion, and climate action. Under her guidance, Fatima Fertilizer has become the first company in Pakistan to officially partner with the United Nations Development Programme by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals Impact Framework in 2024.…

HUBCO Green (Private) Limited (HGL), a subsidiary of The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), in a transformational partnership with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) inaugurated its first state-of-the-art New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Charging Station on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2), one of the busiest travel corridors of Pakistan. As part of its strategic entry into the NEV market through BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company (MMC), HGL has a long-term plan to develop a nationwide NEV charging infrastructure. HGL will deploy a network of chargers every 200 km from Karachi to Peshawar, alleviating range anxiety for NEV users and promoting environmental sustainability. Along…

Reinforcing its commitment to innovation, quality, and enduring partnerships, Gree hosted its premier dealer event, Gree Partner Prestige 2025, at the local hotel in Lahore. The exclusive gathering brought together top dealers and partners from across the country for a night of recognition, collaboration, and insight into Gree’s future vision.Organized by Gree and its official brand partner in Pakistan, DWP Group, the event spotlighted Gree’s latest technological advancements, reaffirming its global leadership as the world’s No. 1 brand in split air conditioners. The evening featured a formal product showcase, recognition of top-performing dealers, and strategic business updates. A highlight of…

Professor Karim Damji has been appointed as the Dean of the Medical College, Pakistan. A globally respected clinician, academic and leader, Dr Damji brings decades of experience and a longstanding commitment to AKU’s mission. He will assume the role on August 11, 2025. Dr Damji is the inaugural Laila Endowed Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at AKU, Pakistan. He has been part of the AKU family for the past three decades, having served as a volunteer with AKU in Pakistan, East Africa and Afghanistan. “I’m humbled and honoured to serve AKU in this new capacity,” said…

UBL has entered into a strategic alliance with CashNow, a leading fintech platform, to revolutionize supply chain finance. The agreement was signed recently at UBL’s Head Office in Karachi. This partnership will enable CashNow to power a Digital Supply Chain Finance solution for UBL that will enable the bank’s customers to access early payments against approved invoices. “United Bank is committed to fostering growth across all business sectors, with a strong focus on supporting SMEs,” said Mr. Abdul Aleem Qureshi, Group Executive, Branch Banking Group, UBL. “We are honoured that United Bank has entrusted CashNow with this pivotal Supply Chain…

In Pakistan’s growing solar energy market, where customer satisfaction often ends with the product installation, Livoltek is redefining expectations by offering industry-leading after-sales support. With its global reputation for high-quality inverters and lithium batteries, Livoltek is now being recognized not only for its technology but also for its customer-first approach that is setting new service benchmarks in the country. A recent independent market survey conducted across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Peshawar revealed that 92% of Livoltek customers rated their after-sales experience as “Excellent” or “Very Good.” This far exceeds the industry average of 68%. Livoltek’s Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)…

Türkiye has released its first original mini-series, Antalya Gambit, a high-stakes cinematic thriller that premiered globally on June 7, 2025. Set against the stunning Mediterranean backdrop of Antalya, the series aims to showcase the city’s rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and luxurious lifestyle to a global audience. Produced by Dass Yapım and directed by Bertan Başaran, the 10-part mini-series marks a bold step in promoting Türkiye’s soft power through entertainment. Turkish dramas have long held a special place in the hearts of Pakistani audiences, making Antalya Gambit an exciting new chapter for viewers across the country. Antalya Gambit tells the story…

The National Dialogue on strengthening quality practices under HEC’s new QA framework, hosted by the Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning (QTL_net) at AKU, brought together Vice Chancellors, institutional heads, and QEC Directors from 91 universities across Sindh, Karachi, and Balochistan, marking a significant step toward transformation and inter-provincial collaboration. A key highlight was the presentation by Mr. Faisal Notta, Director QEC at AKU, pioneering student engagement model in quality enhancement, recognized as a National initiative to lead a strategic partnership with HEC for adapting the model at other higher education institutions. The dialogue reaffirmed QTL_net’s role as a catalyst…

Ajoka Institute brought the PILAC Auditorium to life with a vibrant showcase marking the successful completion of its Art of Acting and Art of Writing courses on friday evening. The event featured a compelling blend of live theatre and original script readings, highlighting the voices of Pakistan’s next generation of socially conscious storytellers. The evening opened with a powerful revival of “Jhalli Kithay Jaway”, performed by emerging actors including Shahid Khan, Dawood Taslim Butt, Drakhshandae Badar, Kazim Riaz, Rehhman Jafar, John Raza, Ahmed Ali, Mehak Rasheed, Faiq, Fizza Tirmizi, Hussnain Ali Sher, and Aariyan Imran. The cast delivered a moving…

A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with representatives of Gazprom, Russia’s leading oil and Gas Company, headed by Mr. Sergey Tumanov, General Director of Gazprom International. Mr. Ahmed Hayat Lak, MD/CEO Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) was also present in the meeting. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular emphasis on joint ventures and business development opportunities between OGDCL and Gazprom International. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening energy collaboration, leveraging Pakistan’s growing energy demands and Gazprom’s…