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A prestigious seminar focusing on the educational future and welfare of underprivileged yet remarkably talented youth was held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in collaboration with Aspiring Futures USA. The event was attended by Chairman of the Chief Minister’s Task Force on Prisons Rana Mannan Khan, leadership of the Lahore Chamber, noted defense analyst Brigadier Babar Alauddin, former LCCI President Mian Abu Zar Shad, and Uzma Qureshi, a prominent US-based financial professional and philanthropist.Addressing the audience, defense analyst Brigadier Babar Alauddin commended Aspiring Futures for its impactful work in supporting deserving students, highlighting that such earnest…

From ancient writing systems and the Ravi River’s historic trade routes to Phulkari, traditional jewellery and folk songs, the 15th International THAAP Conference will explore the diverse cultural and historical heritage of the Indus Basin. Delegates and researchers from across the country are arriving in Lahore as preparations for the two-day event enter their final stages. Scheduled for November 6–7 at 43-G, Gulberg-III, Lahore, the conference, titled “Culture and Life in the Sabta Sindhu” (سبت سندھ دی رہتل تے جیون), will feature 25 research papers across seven sessions, examining the region’s civilisational history, cultural expressions, indigenous knowledge and traditions. Over…

Spotify is expanding its audiobooks offering to Pakistan, giving listeners a new way to discover and enjoy stories alongside the music they already love. Starting November 4, both Free and Premium users on Spotify in Pakistan will be able to purchase a monthly allowance of audiobook hours as an add-on subscription called Audiobooks+. The subscription will give them an allowance of 15 hours to enjoy audiobooks for a recurring monthly charge of PKR 489. Only time spent actively listening will count towards the monthly allowance, which resets with each billing cycle. Listeners who need additional hours can purchase a 10-hour…

L’Oréal Pakistan was recognized in the “Inclusive Development and Economic Growth” awards category at the 29th Sustainable Development Conference, hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), for its efforts to strengthen women’s economic participation and access to sustainable livelihoods. These community programs include the Beauty for a Better Life, supported by the Fondation L’Oréal and implemented in Pakistan with the Depilex SmileAgain Foundation. It provides vocational beauty skills to survivors of domestic violence and acid attacks, helping them build pathways to employment and self-employment. The Digital Literacy Program, supported by the L’Oréal Fund for Women and executed with CIRCLE,…

Fatima Fertilizer celebrated farmers’ outstanding achievements at the Sarsabz Ki Jeet Wheat Yield Competition Prize Distribution Ceremony. Farmers using Sarsabz Nitrophos and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) secured the top three positions at the provincial level and 119 out of 120 district-level positions in the Punjab Wheat Yield Competition 2025–26, announced by the Government of Punjab. Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain, addressed the ceremony virtually. The event was also attended by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Punjab, Mr. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo; Secretary Agriculture, Punjab, Mr. Shakeel Ahmad Mian and President, Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, Mr. Khalid…

There is a moment, familiar to anyone who has recently stood in front of a wall-sized television in a showroom, when the real question becomes apparent. Not the brightness figure or the refresh rate. The actual question: can this screen do justice to the space it will occupy and the life that will happen in front of it? In Pakistan, that question is being asked with higher expectations as the role of the television continues to evolve. The living room is no longer simply a place to watch television. It has become a space for family entertainment, live sports, gaming,…

Since its launch, the Punjab Family Planning Program (PFPP), through its Behtarqadam programme, implemented by the RIZ-Rayn Consortium, has been promoting a Nayi Soch, a renewed way of thinking about family wellbeing, across Punjab. Through 755 events and sessions across all 41 districts of the province, including Sehat Melas, awareness sessions at universities and colleges, meetings with CSOs, NGOs and religious scholars, and sports events, the programme has reached an estimated 100,000 people directly and indirectly by the end of September 2026. Focused on promoting family wellbeing with particular emphasis on maternal, newborn, child and youth health, Behtarqadam engages communities…

Coca-Cola Pakistan has been honored with the prestigious Sustainability Award in the Sustainable Cities and Built Environment category at the 29th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) and 4th Sustainability Investment Expo (SIE), organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The award was presented by Her Excellency Maja Derrous Mortensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, and Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. Dr. Faisal Hashmi, Senior Director, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Coca-Cola Pakistan & Afghanistan Region, received the award on behalf of the company. Held under the theme “Rethinking Development in…

Mobilink Bank, one of the largest microfinance Banks in Pakistan, won the ‘Best Digital Banking Services’ honour from CFA Society Pakistan for the fourth year in a row, this time taking the ‘Best Digital Banking Services of the Year 2025’ award in the Telcos category at the 23rd Annual Excellence Awards. Mobilink Bank also received the ‘Gender Diversity Award FY 2026’ in the Non-Banking Financial Institutions category. This dual recognition reflects both the scale of its digital banking model and its long-standing commitment to an inclusive, gender-diverse organization. The digital banking award recognizes how Mobilink Bank’s digital-first approach continues to…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has been recognized as Best Bank of theYear 2025 in the mid-sized banks category at the 23 rd Annual Excellence Awards 2026organized by CFA Society Pakistan, reaffirming its leadership in Islamic banking and itscontinued commitment to innovation, excellence and customer-centric growth.As one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, with an expanding network of 900 branchesnationwide, Faysal Bank’s recognition reflects its strong financial performance, growing digitalcapabilities and continued focus on delivering inclusive, responsible and innovative Shariah-compliant financial solutions. Its customer-first approach and focus on sustainable growth havefurther strengthened its position in Pakistan’s evolving financial landscape.Commenting on the achievement,…