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Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank was honored as the ‘Best Microfinance Bank’ at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2024. The recognition highlights the Bank’s pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion and digital empowerment, and underscores its prowess in leveraging innovative fintech solutions to shape a digitally future-ready Pakistan. Commenting on the achievement, CEO Jazz and Chairman, Mobilink Bank, Aamir Ibrahim said, “This award is a testament to the trust placed in Mobilink Bank by millions of Pakistanis and reflects our collective mission to uplift society through financial inclusion. Mobilink Bank’s success lies in its commitment to empowering individuals, particularly…

Leading voices in climate resilience, agriculture, and nutrition gathered in Karachi for the Annual Conference on Climate Change, Agriculture, Human Nutrition & Development in Pakistan. Hosted by the Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Institute for Global Health & Development (IGHD) in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Pakistan, the event united policymakers, researchers, and community members to address the mounting impacts of climate change in Pakistan and globally. In his opening remarks, Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of IGHD, underscored the urgency of such discussions: “Climate change is not just an environmental crisis—it is a threat…

After months of anticipation, the Museum of Candy is here. This is no ordinary candy store—think a world packed with treats for the whole family. Step inside, and you’ll be craving an adventure. It is no short of a wonderland, with towering piles of chocolates, toffees, and vintage candies in every shape and color. Dive into a pool of giant gummy bears, sample unique ice cream flavors, stroll through a dreamy cotton candy land, and step into the Candy Lab to experiment with expert “candy scientists”. Located at Umm Hurair Road, Oud Metha, Dubai, it offers an immersive experience across…

OPPO, a global leader in innovative technology, continues to celebrate its ongoing OFans Festival, an event dedicated to loyal fans and meaningful connections. Reflecting OPPO’s “Love More, Give More” philosophy, the festival highlights exciting offers, including a special price for the OPPO Reno12 F 4G, along with heartfelt surprises and memorable experiences. At the heart of this celebration is OPPO’s commitment to spreading joy and fostering connections. Fans can now avail an incredible PKR 10,000 discount on the sleek and powerful OPPO Reno12 F 4G, available for just PKR 59,999 (down from PKR 69,999) for a limited time. Adding a…

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) is proud to announce the signing of a historic agreement with the Punjab Government for the Chief Minister Green Tractor Scheme, marking a significant milestone in agricultural mechanization across the province. The agreement was signed in the presence of Minister for Agriculture Punjab, Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Shah Karmani, and Secretary Agriculture Punjab, Mr. Iftakhar Ali Sahoo.The partnership aims to strengthen Punjab’s agricultural sector by making modern farming equipment more accessible to the farming community. Through this initiative, AGTL will play a crucial role in supporting the government’s vision of agricultural modernization and sustainable farming practices.”This…

TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand’s QD-Mini LED technology stands out for its precise control over light distribution, significantly reducing blooming and creating deeper blacks. This ensures a stunning level of detail in both bright and dark scenes, perfect for cinematic and high-definition content. The integration of Quantum Dot Pro technology further amplifies color vibrancy, delivering over a billion colors with greater accuracy. This combination makes these TVs ideal for movie lovers, gamers, and sports enthusiasts seeking an immersive, lifelike viewing experience. Another key advantage of TCL’s QD-Mini LED displays is their energy efficiency, thanks to the TCL’s innovative…

Galaxefi, an innovative tech company, and Skillsrator, a member of Extreme Commerce Incubation Network (ExCIN), has announced their strategic alliance aimed to revolutionize the cross-border trade in Pakistan. The strategic alliance, 1NEP or the One Network for Pakistan Cross-border Trade, aims to empower and create more traders, manufacturers, service providers, and logistics partners by incubating and offering a unified digital platform that simplifies and streamlines complex trade processes. Galaxefi, as a private-sector port community system, connects the traders, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and logistics partners with tools that reduce dependency on manual processes, offering an integrated digital solution that can scale…

The Tällberg Foundation has announced the selection of Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, Cofounder and COO of SehatKahani, as one of 14 global emerging leaders for the 2025 Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders (TLML) Fellowship Program. Dr. Aga was chosen from a competitive pool of 818 applicants from 109 countries for her exceptional leadership in transforming healthcare through technology. The TLML program is designed to accelerate the growth of emerging leaders by pairing them with accomplished mentors from the Tällberg Foundation’s global network. The year-long mentorship will begin with a workshop at the University of Pavia in Italy from January 20-23, 2025.…

foodpanda Pakistan, the country’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform, is prioritising the health and safety of its delivery riders this winter with the distribution of 6,000 smog protection kits. Delivery riders will also be provided winter essentials like jackets and bike mittens to stay warm and protected from the cold. As air quality worsens across Pakistan during smog season, foodpanda is taking proactive measures to support its riders. Each smog kit includes essential items to protect riders from the adverse effects of air pollution, including a branded KN95 mask, lozenges, Panadol, Softin, FML NEO eye drops, and Xynosine…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, received two prestigious awards at the 10th Islamic Retail Banking Awards, securing recognition as the Best Islamic Retail Bank for Consumer Financing and Best Islamic Digital Banker in Pakistan for 2024. These awards reaffirm FBL’s position as a leader in the Islamic banking sector and highlight a commitment to delivering innovative and Shariah-compliant financial solutions. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President& CEO of FBL, said, “We are honoured to be recognised at the Islamic Retail Banking Awards. These accolades reaffirm our commitment to delivering innovative, Shariah-compliant solutions that cater to…