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The 10th edition of the Beauty, Fitness, Consumer Health Expo and ICPF(Household & Stationery Education Asia) Exhibition will take placefrom December 12 to 15 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Sindh Minister forInformation, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inaam Memon will bethe chief guest of the event.More than 2,000 renowned brands and 350 companies from seven countriesare participating in the expo, including the USA, China, Korea, Iran,Turkey, and Indonesia. The exhibition is expected to attract 40,000visitors and generate $20 million in revenue through service exports,B2B deals, sponsorships, and tourism-related activities.The event aims to provide a platform to stakeholders, experts, andconsumers of…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has unveiled the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey – Wave 26, conducted across Pakistan in October and November 2024. The survey reflects improvement in overall business confidence, which improved significantly by 9%, from negative 14% to negative 5% as compared to the previous wave conducted in March – April 2024. The improvement in business sentiment is driven by positive economic growth, a stable exchange rate, and a notable decline in reported inflation. The Services Sector led the recovery, improving from negative 14% to positive 2%, followed by the…
Pakistan’s leading food company, Shan Foods has partnered with SHINE Humanity to advance its goal of establishing an accessible and affordable healthcare infrastructure across the Kunri Tehsil in rural Sindh. Adhering to the UNSDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, this partnership is a part of Shan Foods’ larger initiative “Growing Flavor”, which aims to build a sustainable agricultural hub in Asia’s largest red chilli production site at Kunri. Since the pilot phase of the initiative three years ago, Shan Foods has introduced and executed a comprehensive community development plan across Kunri. The company has successfully conducted trainings and workshops focused…
Tough measures taken by the Government have helped achieve macroeconomic stability and revived investor confidence in Pakistan, leading to Engro’s largest transaction in Pakistani rupee terms, said Samad Dawood. Last week, Engro Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Jazz”) and its parent company VEON Group, to expand Engro’s footprint in the mobile tower-sharing business. Through a scheme of arrangement, Jazz’s telecom infrastructure assets, housed under its wholly owned subsidiary Deodar (Private) Limited (“Deodar”), will vest into Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation. Engro will guarantee the repayment of Deodar’s debt of USD 375 million and…
An award-winning not-for-profit dedicated to developing purposeful and character-driven young social leaders, hosted its first-ever Youth Excellence Awards in Karachi. The ceremony celebrated individuals and organizations at the forefront of social change in Pakistan, empowering youth, providing growth opportunities, strengthening communities, and fostering innovation to build a brighter, more inclusive nation. Founded 13 years ago with the goal of empowering youth leaders, Youth Impact has touched and transformed more than 128,000 lives. Its experiential learning initiatives, outdoor classrooms, and social action projects have created lasting impacts on young changemakers worldwide. Prestigious institutions like the Higher Education Commission have been among…
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has appointed Mr. Khurram Zafar as the Chief Executive Officer, who has already taken charge. Mr. Khurram Zafar joins PMEX with a robust background in business, technology, and capital market leadership in Pakistan, Europe, and the United States. Prior to his appointment at PMEX, Khurram led a Pakistan focused venture capital fund, founded the LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship, and served on the Board and Digital Financial Services advisory committee of Karandaaz Pakistan. He has also served as the Chief Information Officer at the Lahore Stock Exchange and has consulted for Merrill Lynch, Visa, and Bank…
Pakistan’s technology sector achieved a historic milestone at the AsiaPacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, bagging 10 awards acrossmultiple categories. This incredible achievement highlights thenation’s growing prominence in the global ICT landscape.The APICTA Awards, held in Brunei Darussalam, brought togetherdelegations from 16 member economies to celebrate technologicalinnovation and excellence. Pakistan’s delegation, led by MuhammadZohaib Khan, comprised 20 talented teams representing startups, ITcompanies, and academic institutions.Pakistan’s APICTA 2024 Winners 1. Banking, Insurance, & Finance: Cheque Mate 2. …
The Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Mr. Rizwan Anwar, led Pakistan’s delegation in a significant meeting with H.E. Taha Ayhan, President of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), under the Vision of H.E Mian Shehbaz Sharif for Youth Development during the Suça OIC Youth Capital 2024 closing ceremony in Azerbaijan. The delegation, comprising Ms. Maha Jamil, Mr. Asfand Yar Naseer Special Representatives and other Youth Delegate Members highlighted Pakistan’s flagship initiatives under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The dialogue centered on fostering mutual collaboration to enhance skills, promote innovation, and empower youth within Pakistan and the…
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with the prestigious American Hospital Association Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards 2024 in the silver category. This recognition underscores AKUH’s dedication to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its employees, promoting their well-being through innovative and effective strategies. The award ceremony took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the IHF celebrated the best in global healthcare excellence. The award was received by Ms Shehreen Ali, Nurse Manager, on behalf of Employee Health, Department of Family Medicine, the Aga Khan University Hospital.…
IBA Karachi held its Convocation for the Class of 2024 at the Main Campus. It marked a Momentous Occasion as 1353 Graduates were conferred degrees in several disciplines. The Graduating Batch included 990 Graduates from 6 Undergraduate programs, 362 Graduates from 11 Postgraduate programs, and 1 PhD graduate. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was the Honorable Chief Minister of Sindh and Patron IBA, Syed Murad Ali Shah. Ms. Sultana Siddiqui, President of Hum Network & Founder of Moomal Productions attended as a Guest of Honor. Patron IBA, Mr. Shah, praised IBA for building a Legacy of Leadership, Excellence & Impact, supported by World Class Faculty, 67% of whom hold…