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Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with the Deaf Cricket Academy as the title sponsor to present the upcoming Jazz Deaf Cricket Clash, a national-level tournament celebrating the passion and talent of the deaf community. Cricket has always been at the heart of Pakistani culture, uniting millions across the country. Through this partnership, Jazz is ensuring that the deaf community is equally part of this national heartbeat. By empowering the Deaf Cricket Academy, Jazz is creating avenues for greater opportunities, visibility, and digital access for athletes who are often underrepresented in mainstream sports. Commenting on the partnership, Kazim Mujtaba,…

At first, I just wanted to see what 5.95mm thin actually felt like. Then I held the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+… and boom — this wasn’t just “another slim phone.” This was a lifestyle upgrade. Suddenly, all the bulky gadgets that I had in the past felt so unnecessary. The embrassing pocket bulge was something I would never have to worry about again. That sleek, curved screen didn’t just slip into my hand; it slid straight into my daily flow. Even the way it looked in my hand made me step up — style sharper, mindset clearer, energy smarter. This…

Karachi got hit hard, and it got hit right where it hurts: not just the streets and homes, but its future doctors. From August 19 to 21, 2025, Karachi was battered by monsoon rains that felt biblical in scale. The NDMA had warned of torrential rains across southern Sindh, including Karachi, and guess what? Karachi’s rickety infrastructure seemed to come apart at the seams. Infrastructure was overwhelmed, power grids went dark, mobile networks died, roads turned into rivers, and people lost their lives. Ten or more were killed in Karachi alone. For the city’s residents, this was not the first…

The Aga Khan University (AKU) officially inaugurated its new campus in Kampala, Uganda, today, a historic moment that marks the University’s first full-scale campus development outside of Pakistan since its founding. The inauguration of the new academic facilities and student residences was presided over by AKU’s Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The event also marked the commencement of construction for the Aga Khan University Hospital, Kampala. Dignitaries present included Her Excellency the First Lady, Honourable Janet Museveni, along with AKU Pro-Chancellor Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Prince Aly Muhammad…

Daraz Pakistan, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, is turning 10 and celebrating a decade of transforming how Pakistan shops online. To mark this special milestone, Daraz is launching the 9.9 Big Anniversary Sale from September 9 to September 17, a nine-day shopping festival filled with jaw-dropping discounts, thrilling surprises, and deals that customers will not want to miss. For 10 years, Daraz Pakistan has been at the heart of connecting millions of shoppers with their favourite products and brands. This anniversary is as much about the customers as it is about the platform’s journey, which is why Daraz is making…

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has reinforced its commitment to the Pakistan market with the successful conclusion of a four-day B2B roadshow in Karachi and Islamabad. The initiative introduced exciting new MICE opportunities and destination experiences, further strengthening ties between the two countries’ travel and business sectors. The roadshow brought together Saudi stakeholders including leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), destination marketing organizations (DMOs), airlines, and transport providers with key Pakistani trade partners. Through one-on-one business meetings, B2B matchmaking, and MICE focused networking sessions, the program created new avenues for collaboration while showcasing Saudi’s expanding tourism offering. Saudi is positioning…

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced the launch of BingX AI Master, the world’s first AI-powered crypto trading strategist and the newest addition to the BingX AI suite of tools. This new AI product marks a major step forward in BingX’s vision to make trading more intelligent, accessible, and user-first, setting a new benchmark for innovation in digital assets. BingX AI Master redefines the trading journey by guiding users end-to-end, from sparking ideas to simplifying execution and reviewing results with full transparency. By combining the strategies of five top digital investors with advanced AI optimization,…

A Provincial Advocacy Seminar on the elimination of cervical cancer through the introduction of the HPV Vaccine in Punjab was organized by EPI Punjab in collaboration with UNICEF at a local hotel in Lahore. The seminar was chaired by Dr. Samra Khurram, Director EPI Punjab, and attended by a distinguished panel including Prof. Dr. Tariq Iqbal Bhutta, senior public health expert and former Chair of NITAG; Dr. Qurat-ul-Ain Ahmed, UNICEF Health Team Lead; Dr. Noreen Zafar, Country Ambassador of the International Papilloma Virus Society; and Dr. Irtaza Ahmed, Technical Focal Person Gates Foundation Punjab. The event drew participation from senior…

Reinforcing its commitment to addressing evolving customer needs, Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone 4G has joined hands with oladoc, the country’s largest digital healthcare platform, to bring affordable and accessible healthcare to millions of Ufone 4G users across the country through oladoc’s extensive services. Pakistan continues to face a stark healthcare imbalance, with most doctors concentrated in urban centers while 62% of the population resides in rural areas. Primary health facilities in remote regions are often under-resourced, forcing families to travel long distances for even basic medical needs. By combining Ufone 4G’s nationwide reach with oladoc’s network of over 25,000 doctors…

In a progressive step toward employee financial empowerment, ABHI, aneobank of the future, has partnered with Jaffer Brothers (Pvt)Limited, one of Pakistan’s most diversified and trusted conglomerateswith a legacy spanning over 70 years, to introduce Earned Wage Access(EWA) for its workforce. This collaboration reflects the sharedcommitment of both organizations to prioritize employee welfare anddrive financial inclusion in Pakistan.Through ABHI’s EWA solution, Jaffer group employees can instantlyaccess a portion of their earned salary via the ABHI mobile app orSMS, within 30 seconds, anytime, anywhere. This innovative solutioneliminates the stress of waiting until payday, helping employeesmanage unforeseen expenses, reduce dependency on high-interest…