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Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has achieved a significant milestone in the development of Pakistan’s first and largest IT city CBD NSIT City, by commencing asphaltic base course. This development marks a major step towards realizing the vision of a world-class infrastructure framework within the project. In the initial phase, CBD Punjab has successfully laid 250 tons of asphalt, covering an area of approximately 15,000 square feet over a stretch of approx. 300 feet. This progress reflects the steady and well-planned execution strategy adopted by the authority to ensure…
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, at a Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad. PTCL Group recorded 15% revenue growth, maintaining its position as Pakistan’s premier integrated telecom services provider. Financial Highlights • Group revenue increased by 15% on a YoY basis, driven by strong growth in fixed broadband, mobile data, enterprise, and carrier wholesale services.• PTCL revenue grew by 13% YoY, led by 56% growth in Flash Fiber and 17% growth in Business Solutions compared to the same period…
DWP Group successfully celebrated the graduation ceremony of its Tameer-e-Mustaqbil internship program in Lahore, marking the completion of an enriching journey for seven talented internees from the company’s Tech Division. The ceremony served as a testament to DWP Group’s commitment to nurturing young talent and equipping Pakistan’s youth with the skills, mentorship, and corporate exposure needed to thrive in today’s dynamic professional landscape. Leadership from multiple departments attended the event, including Taha Muhammad Naseem, Director, DWP Group, Rohail Basir, Chief Operating Officer, DWP Technologies, Naeem Bashir, General Manager Sales, Sabah-ud-Din Rana, Shoaib Younus, Head of Marketing, and Shakeela Qureshi, Head of Human Resources. …
Spotify turned up the volume on Pakistan’s growing Hip-Hop scene with an immersive on-campus experience at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The event, A.S.L.I on Campus, celebrated the genre’s powerful rise and deep connection with Gen Z, bringing music, movement, and community together in true Spotify style. Set against the backdrop of one of Pakistan’s most vibrant universities and in collaboration with the LUMS Music Society, Spotify transformed the campus into a dynamic space for creativity and self-expression. From a live DJ set by Akhun & Qazzi, to a performance by homegrown Hip-Hop content creator Daniya Kanwal, and…
realme, Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has officially launched the realme 15 Series 5G, and the first sale is now live across the country! After a blockbuster reveal, the AI Party Phone lineup is already flying off the shelves, proving to be the hottest youth favorite in Pakistan this season. Next-Gen Power, Creativity, and Style The realme 15 Series redefines what it means to Live Real, blending sleek design, cutting-edge performance, and AI-powered creativity in one stunning package. The lineup features three powerful models, the realme 15 Pro with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage priced at PKR 159,999, the realme 15…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), representing over 200 of Pakistan’s leading foreign investors, has issued its annual contribution report for 2024, showing healthy growth and sustained economic impact of the OICCI members’ contribution during the past year. Despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions, OICCI members continued to demonstrate resilience and long-term confidence in Pakistan’s market, recording substantial contributions across all key financial indicators. OICCI member companies, during 2024 fiscal year, achieved a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs1.2 trillion, reflecting a robust average growth of 34 percent (2020–2024) in PKR terms. The aggregate turnover exceeded Rs11 trillion,…
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th, 2025. The packaged milk category continues to remain in decline post the imposition of sales tax last year. The company’s focused execution resulted in partially gaining back the volumes along with growing its market share. Whilst the revenue for the period is lower by 2.8% as compared to year to date period last year, the gross margins improved by 130bps due to cost rationalization and better product-mix. Campaign launched aimed towards strengthening brand equity and activated it across TV, digital & in-store touchpoints. Continued…
Business deals amounting to USD 180 million were finalized at the 9th Pakistan Industrial Expo 2025, held at the Lahore Expo Centre, marking a significant boost to Pakistan–China industrial cooperation. The three-day event, organized by Everest International Expo Pvt. Ltd., hosted around 200 companiesfrom Pakistan and China and attracted over 20,000 professional visitors. The exhibition showcased modern industrial solutions in CNC machinery, power and energy, automation, and manufacturing technologies, aligning with Pakistan’s Vision 2025 and industrial modernization goals under CPEC. Yousaf Fa, CEO of Everest International Expo, said the expo has evolved into a “powerful symbol of sustained economic partnership,”…
Chief Executive Officer of Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited the flagship project of CBD Punjab, CBD NSIT City to review the pace of ongoing development activities. During the visit, he inspected package 1,2, 3 and Celestia IT & Office Tower construction site and expressed satisfaction over the overall progress. During the visit he also chaired an in-site project review meeting where he was briefed on the latest developments of the project. The meeting was attended by COO CBD Punjab Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif…
Mr. Khurram Jameel, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Healthineers Pakistan & Afghanistan, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Matters related to enhancing cooperation in Cancer Care as well as the overall healthcare infrastructure of the country were discussed. Particularly topics of medical technology, imaging diagnostics, and Artificial Intelligence in digital health solutions were touched. The President appreciated Siemens Healthineers’ role in supporting Pakistan’s healthcare sector and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting innovation and investment in such health services and initiatives. Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was also present during the meeting.