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Khushhali Microfinance Bank Catalyzes Nationwide Financial Empowerment with Successful Conclusion of Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025. An annual initiative led by the State Bank of Pakistan, PFLW aims to foster financial empowerment and responsible money management. As an active partner, Khushhali Bank organized workshops, seminars, awareness walks, and interactive sessions focused on budgeting, saving, investment planning, and digital financial tools. The nationwide campaign saw enthusiastic participation from communities, educational institutions, and individuals—especially in rural and underserved areas. These efforts played a vital role in equipping people with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions. “We are proud of our…
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives,Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, and Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja MuhammadAsif, have pledged to raise the critical concerns of exporters at thehighest levels of government.Speaking at a high-level Exporters’ Convention hosted by the PakistanReadymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) inSialkot, both ministers assured the industry of their unwaveringsupport. The event was attended by representatives from PHMA, PSGMEA,PGMEA, SIMAP, PLGMEA, and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SCCI).Prof. Ahsan Iqbal acknowledged that Pakistan’s exports, whichcurrently stand at around $32 billion, are lagging behind regionalcompetitors like Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam. “We need a unified,export-led growth…
IBA’s School of Business Studies (SBS) has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, joining the top 6% of the world’s leading schools to hold this highly sought-after accreditation. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the oldest business education accreditation body headquartered in the United States. AACSB accreditation is synonymous with the highest standards in business education and is recognized worldwide for its stringent assessment process. The accreditation is awarded after a rigorous evaluation process, engagement with AACSB-assigned mentor, comprehensive review and visit by a Peer Review Team (PRT) consisting of deans from accredited business…
Velo Sound Station Season 3’s new video song “Dil Ruba” by the youth’s favorite singers Hasan Raheem and Annural Khalid has become the heartbeat of music lovers. The brilliant video direction has brought acclaimed producer and director Bilal Lashari into the spotlight within showbiz circles once again. According to details, since the grand launch of Velo Sound Station Season 3, a series of superhit video songs have been captivating audiences. Whether on social media or music platforms, Velo Sound Station’s videos are receiving praise across the board. The newly released video song “Dil Ruba” by Hasan Raheem and Annural Khalid…
inDrive, the global peer-to-peer ride-hailing and delivery platform, has achieved its highest-ever growth in Pakistan’s delivery services during March 2025, with a record-breaking surge in demand during the week of Eid. As families gathered for iftars, shared Eid gifts, and businesses prepared for one of the busiest retail periods of the year, inDrive was there to support them with fast, affordable, and reliable delivery services. Compared to the previous month, deliveries grew by 14%, with March 30 marking the company’s busiest day to date in Pakistan — 1.5 times more completed rides than the previous Eid. Among the most delivered…
The six-day blockade of the National Highway in Sindh has brought local trade and industrial activity to a grinding halt, paralyzing supply chains and sending shockwaves through the national economy. Businesses are reeling from crippling financial losses as shipments remain stranded and a sea of containers continues to pile up, turning vital trade routes into virtual dead zones. Over 3,500 vehicles remain stranded near Sukkur, many carrying export consignments, perishable items, and critical industrial inputs. The complete halt in goods movement is already affecting market supplies, with shortages looming. This disruption has fractured essential supply chain linkages. Industries across provinces…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, welcomed a high-level delegation from Malaysia to its Head Office in Karachi in a landmark visit aimed at studying Meezan Bank’s successful Islamic banking model. The visit, which included senior officer from Malaysia’s key financial institutions, marks a historic first for Pakistan, as Meezan Bank was selected as a strategic model for the advancement of Islamic banking in Malaysia. The delegation explored the Bank’s Shariah-compliant practices and operations with a view to replicating its success back home, further reinforcing Meezan’s position as a trailblazer in Islamic finance across the region. The delegation,…
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2025. The Company continued to navigate a tough operating environment post the imposition of sales tax on UHT milk, from July 1, 2024. The lack of a level playing field versus loose milk continued to drive the safe packaged milk volumes downward, shifting consumption towards unsafe loose milk. Consequently, net sales declined by 5.3% to PKR 26.0 billion (Q1 2024: PKR 27.5 billion). The improvement in profit after tax of PKR 420 million was mostly driven by a reduction in finance costs, supported by…
Art Dubai is back from April 18 to 20, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be more exciting than ever. Hosted at the picturesque Madinat Jumeirah, this global art fair is known for bringing together galleries from all over the world—from rising voices to modern masters. What’s in it for Pakistani art lovers? A lot, actually. This year, Pakistan is showing up in full creative force, with nine incredible artists featured in the Contemporary section of the fair. If you’re in Dubai—or thinking of making a trip—it’s the perfect excuse to soak up some culture, celebrate our roots, and explore the…
As Jazz accelerates its evolution from a telecom operator to a full-fledged ServiceCo, the company has launched a bold set of Leadership Principles to anchor this transformation in a culture of purpose-driven leadership, accountability, and inclusion. Designed for every level of the organization—from frontline employees to the Executive Leadership Team—the principles serve as a unifying framework to inspire action, foster ownership, and build a future-ready workforce. “This is more than a framework—it’s a mindset shift,” said Tazeen Shahid, Chief People Officer at Jazz. “We’re building a culture where leadership is not defined by role, but by behavior. These principles will…