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TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has expanded its smart home portfolio in Pakistan with the launch of its latest washing machine lineup, combining intelligent technology, powerful cleaning performance and advanced fabric care for modern households. At the centre of the new lineup is the TCL AI Super Drum™ C5 Series Washer & Dryer Pair (C512WDG), joined by the C2110 Front Load Series and P212TLG Top Load Model. Built to make everyday laundry simpler and more efficient, the lineup combines AI-powered load sensing, high-speed spin performance and intelligent washing technologies tailored to different household needs.A defining…
Pakistan, September 2026: Pakistan’s PUBG MOBILE esports champions, 4Thrives Walee, are preparing for another major international challenge as the PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 2 comes to Pakistan. The Pakistani powerhouse enters the competition as the reigning PMGO Global Champions after making history in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they won the PMGO 2026 Season 1 Global Championship. Now, with the global stage arriving on home soil, 4Thrives Walee will have the opportunity to defend their title in front of a home crowd. Their journey from national competition to the top of the global PUBG MOBILE esports scene has been…
An international services and trading brand, DB Investing has launched dbinvesting.ai, marking its strategic evolution from a traditional brokerage into an AI-first fintech and technology company.Its AI Core Engine is designed to support trading, investing, education, market intelligence and operations.Chief Executive Officer at DB Investing, Gennaro Lanza while commenting on the new development said, “We do not believe that adding a chatbot to a website makes a financial company an AI company.”The CEO said the company has spent a long time developing an infrastructure where AI becomes part of the core of company, its products and eventually the entire customer…
Daraz Pakistan and Getz Pharma have signed a strategic partnership agreement to broaden the selection of consumer healthcare and wellness products available through Daraz and develop a stronger digital presence for the category. The agreement was signed at Getz Pharma’s Head Office in Karachi. The collaboration will see the two companies work across product selection, digital merchandising, brand-led campaigns and customer offers, with the objective of making Getz Pharma’s consumer healthcare and wellness portfolio easier to discover and purchase through Daraz. Both companies will also work together on improving how the portfolio is presented online, from expanding the assortment available…
The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has integrated with the National Database and Registration Authority’s (NADRA) PakID Mobile App, enabling PSW users to complete the mandatory verification process remotely through the App for PSW subscription, subscription renewal and profile updates. Previously, completing biometric verification required users to physically visit a NADRA e-Sahulat Centre. With the PakID integration, users can now complete their biometric verification remotely through their smartphones, subject to applicable NADRA verification requirements, reducing the need for physical visits. The facility offers a particularly significant convenience for overseas Pakistanis engaged in trade-related activities in Pakistan. Eligible overseas users can now…
Pakistan’s efforts to revive cotton are being held back by a regulatory process that takes around seven years to approve imported seed varieties, prompting researchers and seed industry experts to seek a 12-24-month fast-track mechanism for bringing promising germplasm into the country.The lengthy approval mechanism was delaying access to potentially high-yielding international germplasm at a time when Pakistan was struggling to restore cotton production and competitiveness.Shahzad Ali Malik, Guard Agricultural Research & Services Limited (GUARD) CEO said a fast-track regulatory mechanism could allow seed companies to introduce promising imported cotton varieties and hybrids by 2028, subject to completion of the…
OxfordAQA is pleased to announce a series of professional development engagements across Pakistan led by Penny Butterworth, Regional Professional Development Manager, from 14 to 18 September 2026. During her visit, Penny will work closely with leading schools in Islamabad and deliver professional development sessions in Karachi and Lahore focused on “Maximising Learning and Exam Performance with OxfordAQA.” Designed for teachers and school leaders, the sessions will focus on enhancing classroom practice, improving student outcomes, and maximising performance in OxfordAQA assessments. Drawing on her extensive experience in curriculum delivery and assessment, Penny will share practical strategies, evidence-based approaches, and insights to…
Coke Studio Nu.WAV continues its journey with Rangeen, bringing together Hasan Raheem and Izzchugtai on a song produced by Umair that turns longing, love and youthful romance into something considerably brighter. Rangeen began with a beat passed from Umair to Hasan, eventually finding its melody almost instinctively during a drive home. Rather than polishing away the spontaneity of what emerged, Umair allowed his hip-hop instincts to meet the song’s more classical character, creating a record that stays light on its feet even as it carries an unmistakable sense of yearning. Hasan reaches towards affection, while Izzchugtai’s arrival shifts the energy…
Engro Holdings Limited (“Engro Holdings”) today announced that the Board of Directors of Engro Corporation Limited (“Engro Corporation”) has approved Mr. Junaid Iqbal as the successor to Mr. Ahsan Zafar Syed for the role of President and CEO of Engro Corporation. Mr. Junaid Iqbal currently serves as Advisor to the CEO of Engro Holdings and, upon completion of Mr. Ahsan Zafar Syed’s term in April 2027, will assume the role of President and CEO. The succession plan reflects Engro’s next phase of growth. Over six decades, Engro has built strong industrial businesses and developed deep capabilities in engineering, project development,…
The book-building portion of SE Fruits and Vegetable Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within two hours of opening on Monday, reflecting strong institutional and high-net-worth investor interest in the export-oriented, Shariah-compliant company. Bidding will continue until September 22, and the final strike price will be determined upon completion of the book-building process. SE Fruits and Vegetable Limited is offering 30 million ordinary shares, representing 32.01% of its post-IPO paid-up capital. The IPO has a floor price of Rs40 per share, while the strike price may rise by up to 60% to a maximum of Rs64 per share,…