Author: yasir

A significant milestone in cultural and cinematic exchange has been achieved as HKC Entertainment, in collaboration with Mandviwalla Entertainment, prepares to release the Chinese animated sensation ‘Ne Zha 2’ across Pakistan on Friday, 31 October 2025. This release marks a historic moment, as Ne Zha 2 is the first Chinese film to be imported and distributed in Pakistan in recent years, signalling a renewed era of cross-border cinematic collaboration. Ne Zha 2 has already shattered records, becoming the world’s highest-grossing animated film of all time, the fifth highest-grossing film globally, and China’s top- grossing film ever, with an astounding US$2.2 billion in worldwide earnings. The…

Forty years ago, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, launched its first flight, EK600, on the route to Karachi. To commemorate the milestone Emirates today showcased its retrofitted B777, featuring Premium Economy cabins, at Jinnah International Airport. The special preview, held on the eve of the airline’s 40th anniversary, provided VIPs and stakeholders from the aviation and travel industry, and members of the media a walkthrough tour of Emirates’ reconfigured and refreshed four-class aircraft, sporting its latest features. The special flight featuring Premium Economy cabins, and operating as EK600, arrived in Karachi at 10:45am for guests to preview Premium…

Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology innovation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with CyMax Technologies, marking a key milestone in the expansion of Z SAIS Cloud’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) portfolio. The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both organizations. Through this collaboration, Z SAIS Cloud will integrate CyMax’s advanced ERP (BizSync), Campus Management System (EduSphere), and Enterprise-as-a-Service (EaaS) offerings, alongside cutting-edge cybersecurity innovations including Smart Parameter Security Solution (S4), Smart DLP, and Secure WebCon. The partnership will enable Z SAIS Cloud to deliver a more comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade solutions; empowering organizations across education, enterprise, defense, and government sectors…

IPAK Group has delivered a strong performance for the first quarter ended 30 September 2025, demonstrating that its industry-leading production capacity is now fully translating into profitability and scale advantages. Consolidated sales increased 33% year-on-year to PKR 10.19 billion, supported by stronger demand and higher capacity utilization across BoPP, CPP, and BoPET film lines. Gross profit rose 73% to PKR 1.76 billion, while operating profit surged 83% to PKR 1.43 billion, reflecting improved margins and disciplined cost control. Finance costs declined by 14% owing to better working capital management and lower borrowing rates. IPAK Group’s exports surged 52% to PKR…

HBL Zarai Services Limited has officially launched its services in Sindh, marking a major step in its mission to empower farmers across Pakistan. The launch ceremony was held in Dad Leghari, Mirpur Mathelo, and was attended by a large gathering of nearly 500 members of the farming community. The event was graced by Amer Aziz, CEO – HBL Zarai Services Limited, and Engineer Sardar Abdul Bari Khan Pitafi, a renowned community leader, a respected figure & leading integrated agri-livestock specialist in the region, along with other local notables and farmer representatives from surrounding areas. During the ceremony, Amer Aziz highlighted…

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has successfully concluded the “Spend Big, Win Big” cross-border spending campaign. The initiative encouraged customers to use their Meezan Mastercard Debit Cards for international transactions, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to promoting secure and Shariah-compliant global payment solutions. The campaign concluded with an event celebrating the winners, who received a range of exciting prizes, including a hybrid car, electric bikes, smart devices, Umrah packages, and shopping and dining vouchers. The event was attended by senior management from Meezan Bank, including Dr. Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO, Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group…

PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), Pakistan’s premier telecommunication and ICT powerhouse, has forged a game-changing alliance with Smart MEP, the nation’s top engineering and system integration firm. Showcasing its commitment to driving digital transformation, PTCL Group announced at GITEX Global 2025 Dubai its strategic move to harness Vodafone’s IoT Core Platform — a bold step set to revolutionize Pakistan’s Industrial IoT landscape and propel the nation into a new era of smart industry innovation. IoT Core is a next-generation IoT Application Enablement Platform that combines Vodafone’s international experience of managing millions of IoT connections worldwide with PTCL’s local digital…

As Pakistan enters the seasonal period of intense atmospheric smog, foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, has announced the launch of its “Breath of Care” initiative, distributing 8,000 Smog Safety Kits to its dedicated rider fleet across the country this week. The program is designed to provide immediate relief and protection, highlighting the company’s commitment to the health and safety of the individuals who form the backbone of urban connectivity. Each Smog Safety Kit is a carefully selected collection of essentials aimed at minimizing health risks associated with poor air quality. The kits ensure riders have both protective gear and…

The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on October 22, 2025, approved the Bank’s financial results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025. Bank Alfalah posted profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 21.44 billion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, resulting in earnings per share of PKR 13.59­­­ (September 2024: PKR 21.32). The Board of Directors also declared a third interim cash dividend of PKR 2.50 per share (25%), cumulatively bringing the cash dividend payout for the year to PKR 7.50 per share (75%) (9M 2024: PKR 6.00 per share (60%)).…

The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is already the fastest car on the planet – and now the performance flagship of BYD’s luxury sub-brand has set another benchmark. Just one month after posting a world-record high speed of 496.22km/h at ATP Papenburg, YANGWANG is proud to announce that the U9 Xtreme has achieved a new lap record for Electric Super Sports Cars around the Nürburgring, the ‘Green Hell’ of motorsport. YANGWANG’s engineering team has been conducting long-term testing at the 20.832km Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit since July 2024 – and the extensive on-track data gleaned from this process had been fed into the…