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Pakistan’s first and leading digital retail bank, easypaisa digital bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Servis Shoes, one of Pakistan’s leading footwear and apparel brands, to enable QR-based digital payment and Soundbox solutions across 300 stores nationwide. The signing ceremony, attended by leadership and stakeholders from both organizations, marks a significant step toward enhancing the retail payment experience by enabling customers to transact seamlessly via QR payments that are fast, secure, and convenient. As part of this partnership, easypaisa will deploy QR solutions and Soundbox devices across Servis stores nationwide, reflecting a shared commitment to driving digital…

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has successfully commenced oil production from its Bobi Deep-1 well in Bobi and Dhamraki Mining Lease located in Sanghar district of Sindh, marking another significant milestone in the company’s efforts to accelerate domestic hydrocarbon development. The well is currently producing 2,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day (BOPD) from the Massive Sand of the Lower Goru Formation. OGDC had announced the oil discovery at Bobi Deep-1 from the Massive Sand of the Lower Goru Formation on June 03, 2026. Demonstrating its operational excellence and fast-track execution capabilities, OGDC…

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is thrilled to announce its upcoming partnership with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, one of the most beloved and influential anime franchises of all time. Representing one of the most ambitious crossovers in PUBG MOBILE’s history, Version 4.5, launching on July 9th, will allow players to experience the world of NARUTO in ways never before possible across PUBG MOBILE’s unique platform. Developed under the supervision of the Naruto Production Committee, players can expect deeply integrated gameplay mechanics, transformed environments, and faithful recreations of the key locations, and abilities that have defined NARUTO for…

Pakistan has achieved a significant public health milestone with the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) passing a national standard that limits industrially produced trans fats to less than 2% of total fat across all food categories. This landmark decision aligns Pakistan with international best practices that limit the use of industrially produced trans fatty acids in the food supply chain. Trans fats are a harmful compound used in foods including fried foods, margarine, and commercial baked goods that increases the risk of heart attack and deaths. Every day, millions of people consume trans fats in their diet without knowing it. The approval of this new standard is the result of a collective effort between governmental and non-governmental organizations working in…

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) has invited leading marketing firms, real estate agencies, property consultants, independent sales professionals and established channel partners to come on board as authorised sales partners for Celestia IT & Office Tower, a landmark commercial development in Pakistan premiere and largest IT city CBD NSIT City. Located adjacent to DHA Phase 6 and 7, Celestia IT & Office Tower is set to emerge as one of Punjab’s most advanced IT and commercial destinations. The project features a state-of-the-art central HVAC system, a modern digital…

The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has announced that it will actively participate in the upcoming elections of Chambers of Commerce and Industry across Pakistan. In this regard, PIBF President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat has appointed Syed Umairuddin as the Head of the Chamber Liaison Committee. He will be responsible for coordinating with chambers nationwide and overseeing the Forum’s election-related activities. Dr. Mushtaq Mangat stated that PIBF would contest the chamber elections across the country with full commitment and would strive to bring forward a leadership capable of effectively representing the business community and addressing the challenges faced by trade and…

Chery Master Pakistan has rolled off the locally assembled Tiggo 7 PHEV, adding a third plug-in hybrid SUV to its Pakistan portfolio and strengthening its presence in the country’s growing new energy vehicle segment. With the addition of Tiggo 7 PHEV, the company now has three locally assembled PHEV SUVs in production, including Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV. The lineup covers the C, D and E-SUV segments, making it one of the most extensive locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUV portfolios currently available in Pakistan. The development follows the earlier line-off of Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV,…

Strengthening capacities on GBV case Management in Pakistan Day Two Advances Institutionalisation, Mentorship, and a Sustainable National Alumni Network  for GBV Case Management. The Two-Day National Conference “Connected for Care,” convened in Islamabad Best Western Hotel by Ministry of Human Rights with the technical support from Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and UNFPA Pakistan and the generous funding from the development partners the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and the Embassy of the Netherlands, concluded in Islamabad on 23 June 2026. The first day had set a clear mandate: high-level speakers from the Ministry of Human Rights, UNFPA Pakistan, and…

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an inquiry into the alleged spread of false and misleading information targeting easypaisa bank limited across social media and digital platforms over the past two weeks. The complaint was filed by Mr Naresh Kumar Aruwani, Head of Country Litigation at easypaisa bank limited, seeking legal action against individuals accused of creating and amplifying content aimed at undermining public confidence in the bank. Commenting on the matter, Mr Naresh Kumar Aruwani stated that the deliberate spread of false information against a regulated financial institution not only harms the institution but also risks…

The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has submitted a letter to the Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan, proposing a comprehensive six-point agenda aimed at significantly enhancing bilateral trade, investment, energy cooperation and economic integration between the two neighboring countries. In the letter, PIBF President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat and Secretary General Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer emphasized that Pakistan and Iran enjoy longstanding historical, cultural, religious and geographical ties, yet bilateral trade remains far below its true potential. They urged both governments to take practical and strategic steps to unlock new opportunities for economic cooperation and regional connectivity. The PIBF leadership proposed that…