Author: yasir

A new study by Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has highlighted a growing financial vulnerability among women farmers in Pakistan, finding that many are turning to borrowing to manage the impact of climate shocks while still facing limited access to formal financial services. The findings point to an urgent need for more inclusive, climate-responsive financial solutions that can help women farmers protect livelihoods, recover faster and build greater resilience. The study, “Designing Gender-Responsive Climate Finance: A Diagnostic Study and Product Framework for Women Farmers in Pakistan,” draws on field research across…

3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan – Pioneer and the Biggest Exhibition, for plastic, printing, and packaging industries, opened today at Lahore Expo Centre. Organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., the exhibition was inaugurated by Chaudhry Shafay Hussain (Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Punjab), along with Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO of Fakt Exhibitions. Addressing at the inaugural ceremony, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain appreciated Fakt Exhibitions for providing a platform that connects Pakistan’s industry with global manufacturers, technology providers and emerging business opportunities. He said the exhibition provides an opportunity for businesses to explore the latest machinery, technologies and innovative solutions while…

Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the realme C100 Series, realme has released a groundbreaking consumer insight report, “The Ahead Generation.” The report delves into how young people across Pakistan are fundamentally redefining education, careers, and their paths to success. To engineer a smartphone that truly keeps up with today’s youth, realme invested heavily in understanding their evolving daily realities. The core finding is clear: Pakistan’s Gen Z is no longer living a linear life. They are studying, working, creating, and building their futures simultaneously—and they are demanding technology that can power this multi-role lifestyle.The Multi-Role Reality: Juggling Isn’t…

Pakistan is set to host one of the country’s largest gatherings of technology and cybersecurity leadership on September 12, as the World CIO 200 Summit & Awards 2026 – Pakistan Edition brings together more than 800 technology executives, cybersecurity professionals and business decision makers, alongside more than 100 senior Pakistani technology leaders from overseas. The Karachi edition forms part of the World CIO 200 Roadshow 2026, a global leadership platform connecting technology and business leaders across more than 60 countries. The 2026 roadshow spans major technology markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America, with Pakistan featured…

A unique mechanical story is gaining attention as Shakeel Ahmad, a creator from Multan, Pakistan, continues his efforts to preserve and operate rare historic engines. Ahmad shares videos of old engines on TikTok through his account @shakeel.713, where his content has attracted a large audience. His main focus is not simply entertainment, but showing people how historic engines were designed, operated and maintained. Among the machines he works with is a remarkably old black engine that was brought to Pakistan from the United Kingdom in 1874. According to Ahmad, the engine was originally intended for railway use but was later…

Meezan Bank has approved more than PKR 31.45 billion in housing finance across 4,424 applications under the Government of Pakistan’s Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Programme – Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA), reflecting strong demand for affordable, Shariah-compliant home financing across the country. The approved applications represent a substantial financing pipeline expected to translate into further disbursements as customers complete property selection, documentation and other procedural requirements. Against this growing pipeline, Meezan Bank has already crossed PKR 4 billion in cumulative disbursements under the programme, helping around 650 families move closer to owning their homes. Momentum accelerated sharply during August 2026, when…

Ufone and Telenor Pakistan have secured nine awards at the Dragons of Pakistan 2026, comprising two Gold, two Silver and five Black Dragons, across Marketing, Public Relations, Media, Digital, Content Creation and Small Budget categories. Ufone secured five awards, led by its campaign, “Babar Azam’s Lost Phone, Data Bohhaaat Hai,” which won Gold Dragons in both Marketing Discipline and Public Relations, as well as a Black Dragon in Media. The brand also received a Silver Dragon in Media for “Super 5” and a Silver Dragon in Digital for “5G Launch: It’s More Than Just Speed.” Telenor Pakistan added four Black…

BingX, the world’s leading multi-asset trading platform, today named the five finalists advancing to the grand final of KOL Trading Legends, its futures trading competition for leading crypto content creators, and opened a public voting campaign inviting eligible users to pick the eventual champion. Voting runs until September 7 for a share of up to $1,000,000 in trading vouchers, ahead of the 60-minute live final on September 8. The competition opened with a three-day qualifying round from August 24 to 26 (UTC+8), in which invited creators competed and were ranked by return on investment on a public leaderboard. Only the…

FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) partners with Citi Pakistan through the Citi® Supplier Finance digital platform for their suppliers, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening supplier relationships and enhancing supply chain resilience. The program aims to strengthen FCEPL’s supplier relationships by enabling them to receive early payments while allowing the company to maintain its agreed payment terms. This supports bilateral working capital strategy without impacting cash flow throughout the transition period. The initiative taken by the FCEPL team truly ensures that their Grass to Glass journey creates a robust environment for every stakeholder operating within their eco-system. “One of the most…

QistBazaar, one of Pakistan’s leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and installment-financing platforms, has successfully raised PKR 500 million through a privately placed Sukuk, marking the first tranche in a planned series of Sukuk issuances by the company. The transaction represents Pakistan’s first unrated, privately placed Sukuk of its kind and marks an important milestone for QistBazaar as it expands its access to institutional capital. Dada Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to QistBazaar and led the capital raise, placing the issue in full with investors sourced through the deep, long-standing institutional relationships of its Founder and Managing Partner, Shazad…