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Big sale moments are an opportunity to get the “fitcheck” pieces you’ve been eyeing on. But scoring your next “aesthetic” look requires strategy to find the items you want at reasonable prices. Quality does not have to be expensive. Finding clothes that look great and last longer is all about shopping smart which is also good for the planet. Your next favorite wardrobe staple is just a search, snap, or circle away with Google as your digital shopping partner. 1. Plan your shopping strategy with AI Mode Mapping out your 7.7 haul across multiple e-commerce platforms can get overwhelming. AI…

Leading foreign investors continue to demonstrate strong confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential, with OICCI member companies alone investing over USD 23 billion in the country over the past decade, surpassing Pakistan’s cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 21 billion during the same period. The findings, released in OICCI’s Members’ Contribution to the Economy 2025 report on Monday, reflect the sustained commitment of OICCI members to expanding their operations, reinvesting earnings and supporting Pakistan’s long-term economic development. The report highlights the significant contribution of OICCI member companies to Pakistan’s economy in FY2025. Collectively, they generated PKR 13.1 trillion…

Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been awarded AM1, the highest Asset Manager Rating by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA), marking a historic milestone for the Company less than one and a half years after commencing operations in April 2025. The AM1 rating reflects PACRA’s highest opinion of an asset manager’s quality, recognizing exceptional standards of governance, investment management, risk management, operational excellence, internal controls, financial strength, and institutional capability. Achieving Pakistan’s highest asset manager rating within such a short period underscores Lucky Investments’ disciplined execution strategy, unwavering commitment to Shariah-compliant investing, and the confidence placed in the…

The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank, in their meeting approved the financial statements of the Bank for the half year ended June 30, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board. The Bank reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 48.88 billion, achieving an annualised Return on Equity of 34.7%, reflecting its ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Concurrently, basic Earnings per Share were recorded at Rs 27.15 (H1 2025: Rs 25.72). The Board approved an interim cash dividend of 80% (Rs 8.00 per share) for the second quarter of 2026.…

Karandaaz Pakistan has entered into a partnership with Kissan Gudam, a venture of the Hajisons Group, providing funding and strategic support designed to strengthen Pakistan’s farming communities and modernise the agricultural ecosystem. By unifying modern storage infrastructure, digital financial services, and direct market access into a single seamless platform, the collaboration will help smallholder farmers protect their yields, access fair credit through Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR)-based financing, and secure sustainable livelihoods — while reducing post-harvest losses, boosting market transparency, and bringing farmers into the formal financial ecosystem. Kissan Gudam brings a pioneering model that bridges hermetic storage technology with digital…

The UBL National Innovation Hackathon 2026 concluded at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi after a three-day innovation challenge that brought together 25 finalist teams selected from 1,281 applicants across Pakistan. Organized by NIC Karachi, an Ignite-funded initiative under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, in collaboration with United Bank Limited (UBL), the hackathon focused on developing technology-driven solutions for Pakistan’s banking, payments, and financial services sector. Participants competed across five thematic areas: Artificial Intelligence in Banking, Blockchain & Digital Trust, UX/UI for Inclusive Financial Services, Open Banking APIs, and Emerging FinTech Solutions. Working through a structured innovation framework, teams…

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched the AKU Manual of Pediatrics, a free, locally developed clinical resource created “by clinicians, for clinicians” to support the diagnosis and management of common childhood conditions in Pakistan. Developed in collaboration with AKU’s Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, the manual provides evidence-based guidance for pediatricians, family physicians, medical officers, residents, and other healthcare professionals and is available free through the AKU Manual website and mobile application. The manual was unveiled at a ceremony attended by the Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Honorable Mr Syed Mustafa Kamal, as Chief…

Every Atif Aslam fan has their own story with his music. For some, that story spans decades. Others discovered him through a late-night playlist or a song shared by a friend. Some return to his music during life’s quietest moments, while others are always first to hear what’s next. With the release of Subah Aye Na, Spotify is inviting fans to “Discover Their Inner Aadeez” through a new interactive in-app experience that reveals their unique Aadee persona. The experience celebrates the many ways fans have connected with Atif Aslam’s music throughout the years, while inviting them to step into his…

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited inaugurated a 7.4 million litre motor gasoline storage tank at its Tarru Jabba terminal in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This newly constructed facility expands Pakistan’s fuel storage infrastructure and marks company’s latest investment in Pakistan’s energy industry. As Pakistan’s energy needs continue to grow, this new storage tank strengthens reliability of fuel supply for customers, including on major travel routes to the country’s tourism destinations. The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), led by Sohail Ahmed Tariq, Senior Executive Director (Enforcement), OGRA, alongside Wafi Energy Pakistan’s team. Zubair Shaikh,…

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), operating through the Pakistan-Netherlands Dairy Development Centre (PNDDC), to strengthen skills development and capacity building across Punjab’s dairy and agriculture value chain.The agreement was signed by Ahmed Khan, Chief Executive Officer of PSDF, and Syed Saud Ahmad Pasha, Director Dairy Development for the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa at FrieslandCampina, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations, including Akbar Hussain, Head of Digital and Green Programmes at PSDF, and Humera Iqbal, Programme Manager at FrieslandCampina.Under the partnership, the two organisations…