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The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development held its Halal Fashion Conference 2025 in Karachi, bringing together fashion experts, trade bodies, business owners, among other stakeholders for a highly charged and impactful dialogue around the evolving demands of the Halal fashion industry in Pakistan and globally. The Conference is organized in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, highlighted Pakistan’s rich and diverse textile heritage, including fabric, design, and cultural varieties, to emphasize how the country can play a vital role in propelling the global modest fashion market to new…

Lucky Cement, in collaboration with Saylani Mass IT Training (SMIT), successfully conducted the test for its IT Skills Development Program at the Lucky Cement Pezu Plant, marking a significant step toward empowering local youth with modern IT skills. Over 1,000 students from the region appeared for the test, showcasing strong enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing their technical capabilities. Following a rigorous evaluation process, 74 students were shortlisted for the IT Skills Development Program, including 22 students for Graphic Design and 52 students for Web Development, moving them closer to acquiring industry-relevant skills and knowledge. This initiative highlights Lucky Cement’s continued…

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed the launch of the latest UK government’s report, by the British High Commission, on Pakistan’s Intellectual Property (IP) regime, noting that its findings strongly validate the Chamber’s longstanding call for urgent IP enforcement reforms. The report, developed by the UK Intellectual Property Office and the Department for Business & Trade, highlights that IP enforcement remains Pakistan’s one of the greatest challenges, with copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting costing the economy an estimated £2.2 billion (approximately Rs 800 billion) in 2023 alone. British Deputy High Commissioner Karachi, Lance Domm, stated:…

As part of its strategic vision to propel the Asian entrepreneurial landscape and expand opportunities within tech-driven entrepreneurial cultures and diverse economic sectors, ICCD successfully concluded the second edition of the Best of Entrepreneurship Series in Asia (BOE Asia 2025), on September 24, 2025, at Karachi Expo Centre, on the sidelines of the 26th ITCN Asia. The event brought together leading policymakers, business leaders and innovators to explore how technology is reshaping entrepreneurship and fueling economic growth across Asia. Discussions also spotlighted the vital role of bridging gaps in Pakistan’s digital accessibility and innovation to ensure broader participation in the…

Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted the Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2025 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi, on 18th September 2025, drawing a large turnout of students, parents, and academic professionals from across Pakistan. The event showcased 12 leading Malaysian universities offering world-class degree programs, scholarships, and professional development opportunities. Representatives provided detailed guidance on admissions, visa procedures, campus life, and future career prospects, giving students a complete roadmap for studying in Malaysia. The Expo was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, who praised the deep-rooted cultural and educational relations between Malaysia and Pakistan and…

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) proudly celebrates another prestigious recognition by receiving the UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution – Marketing Promotion. The award was presented by Mr. Nadeem Haroon, Country Head UPI (Pakistan, Qatar, Bahrain & Afghanistan) to Mr. Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO, NBP. The achievement was celebrated in the presence of senior NBP leadership, including Mr. Adnan Nasir, SEVP/Chief Digital Officer; Mr. Fouad Farrukh, SEVP/Group Chief, Aitemaad Islamic Banking; Mr. Faisal Ahmed Topra, SEVP, Retail Banking; Mr. Imran Farooqui, SEVP/Group Chief Operations; and Mr. Nabeel Aslam, SVP/Wing Head – Cards. From UnionPay International, Mr. Kashif Ali,…

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, concluded its first-ever BingX OnTour Meetup in Pakistan, held in Karachi on September 20, 2025. This milestone reinforced BingX’s commitment to building stronger connections with traders, enthusiasts, and influencers in one of the fastest-growing crypto communities. The BingX OnTour – Karachi Meetup brought together over 200 participants, including top traders, industry experts, and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of engaging conversations, valuable insights, and networking opportunities — all while taking part in exclusive giveaways and receiving official BingX merchandise. The event also featured interactive activities over hi-tea, fostering…

Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has crossed PKR 100 Billion (USD 350 Million) in Assets Under Management (AUMs) in under six months of launch of its first fund in April 2025. This remarkable achievement makes Lucky Investments the only AMC in Pakistan’s history that has achieved this landmark feat. Since inception, the company has received overwhelming response from both institutional and retail investors across the country. Commenting on this milestone, Mohammad Shoaib, CFA, CEO of Lucky Investments, said: “We are grateful to Allah (SWT) and to our valued investors for making this milestone possible. With their trust, we’ve reached PKR…

The Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC) is an annual feature, and its 9th edition is being held on Oct 7-9, 2025, in Karachi. The Annual Microfinance Conference 9 (AMC-9), themed “Renaissance of Microfinance”, is being organised jointly by the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN), in collaboration with UNIDO-PAIDAR. It will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, regulators including State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) & Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), development partners including World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), and innovators, to collectively explore strategic pathways for revitalizing the sector and enhancing its role in inclusive and sustainable growth. AMC-9 shall feature dynamic formats…

Viper, a local PC brand, has been ranked Pakistan’s No. 1 PCbrand by unit shipments in Q2 2025, according to the IDC Pakistan PCMarket Executive Summary. Building on this momentum, Viper hascommenced local manufacturing. A significant step in the national“Made in Pakistan” drive.“Becoming Pakistan’s top PC brand while beginning local manufacturingis more than a business milestone, it’s a signal that Pakistanitechnology can lead at home and compete abroad,” said Khushnood Aftab,CEO, Viper Technology. “We’re scaling responsibly, strengtheningsupply chains, and creating value where it matters: in jobs, skills,and innovation.”Local manufacturing reduces reliance on fully built imports, easingpressure on FX reserves through…