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Whether it’s his timeless hits or his latest releases, Farhan Saeed’s music continues to connect with listeners. His latest track, Khwabeeda, has now climbed to No. 8 on Spotify Pakistan’s Top 10. The song has been gaining consistent momentum since its release with Saeed’s fans worldwide – who are loving the soulful lyrics and soothing melody. Khwabeeda joins a long list of Farhan Saeed’s songs that have left a lasting impact on listeners. A little fun fact shared by Farhan Saeed himself- Khwabeeda is entirely sung in the falsetto technique, a vocal style he previously used only in the choruses…

International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) Group has recorded a 61% increase in its revenues for the six months ending December 31, 2024. The current consolidated revenue of the group stands at Rs 16.25 billion as compared to Rs 10.08 billion in the same period last year, showing a remarkable growth of 61%. The consolidated profit before tax of the group for the six months ending December 31, 2024 was Rs 464.67 Million while the net profit attributed to the Owners’ of the Holding Company stands at Rs 567.63 Million achieving the Earning Per Share of 0.81 for the six months…

Princess Zahra Aga Khan joins ceremony highlighting the legacy of AKU’s founding Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan IV With Princess Zahra Aga Khan in attendance, 473 women and men graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan on Wednesday, as the University paid tribute to its late Founder and first Chancellor, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. AKU also welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as its new Chancellor, and Princess Zahra as its Pro-Chancellor. Students earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 16 different fields in nursing, medicine and education. More than 70 percent…

Representing Pakistan’s IT Industry, Umair Nizam, Senior ViceChairman of P@SHA, has apprised that Pakistan made a powerful impactat Web Summit Qatar 2025, one of the world’s leading technologyconferences, with a dedicated PakistanPavilion showcasing the country’s dynamic IT and tech innovation landscape.Furthermore, the Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated byPakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, H. E. Lt Gen (retd) Muhammad Aamer;PSEB CEO, Abu Bakar and Senior Vice Chairman of P@SHA, Umair Nizam;marking a significant milestone in strengthening Pakistan-Qatartechnology ties. This initiative, led by PSEB and P@SHA, underscoresPakistan’s commitment to expanding its global footprint in the digitaleconomy. Umair Nizam, SVC P@SHA, stressed that the significant…

Pakistan’s cricket journey has had its ups and downs, but the nation’s passion for the game remains unwavering. Embracing this spirit, TCL presents “Next Inspiration is You”, a campaign dedicated to the next generation of cricketers who continue to pursue their dreams, proving that the love for cricket never fades. TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV brand and the Official Associate Partner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), understands that cricket in Pakistan is more than just a sport, it’s a legacy that is rooted in the hearts of Pakistanis. At its core, this is a story of resilience, featuring a young boy…

Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the celebrated European smartphone manufacturer known for its innovative and user-centric designs, proudly marks its official debut in Pakistan. As the spotlight shines, HMD is set to unveil its a comprehensive range of pioneering products including the HMD Music 150, HMD Music 130, HMD Key, HMD Arc, and HMD Aura2. HMD, the makers of Nokia phones and the official mobile partner of FC Barcelona, offers a robust lineup of smartphones and feature phones each offering unique features and designs to cater to diverse user lifestyles. HMD also offers a selection of feature phones, boasting classic designs…

Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan organized an interactive discussion with business leaders from across the country. The event was aimed at knowledge sharing and identifying gaps in Pakistan’s business ecosystem. Held at Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan’s head office in Karachi, the event was graced by Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan Chairman Tajuddin Ahmad. The gathering brought together key industry leaders to discuss strategic business insights, marketing intelligence, and potential synergies for growth. During the session, participants were apprised about Dun & Bradstreet’s services including sales, marketing, risk management, finance and compliance solutions. The business leaders shared positive feedback about Dun & Bradstreet’s…

Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL) has taken a major step towards facilitating access to better combustion-free alternatives to adult smokers by localizing the manufacturing of ZYN Oral Nicotine Pouches at its Sahiwal facility. The localization process is in two steps beginning with the packaging of imported raw materials into finished goods which has already begun. The process will be expanded into end-to-end manufacturing of the nicotine pouches locally in the second phase. The localization of ZYN in Pakistan follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization of the marketing of ZYN nicotine pouches in the US, validating their potential…

LUMS hosted its highly anticipated Annual Book Fair earlier this week to much excitement. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of the Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences (MGSHSS), in a ceremony attended by faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and book enthusiasts. The book fair brought together a diverse selection of publishers, bookstores, and literary organisations, offering attendees access to an extensive collection of books ranging from academic resources to fiction, non-fiction, and rare literary works. Aimed at nourishing a culture of reading and intellectual engagement, the event attracted students and scholars eager…

Cheezious, a proud Pakistani brand committed to empowering youth through education, successfully concluded the much-anticipated Cheezious x MathMania Competition 2025. The exhilarating final round left students, parents, and educators inspired by the power of mathematics, proving that learning can be both fun and transformative. The final round showcased exceptional talent, critical thinking, and teamwork as contestants tackled challenging problems under time constraints. Parents and educators praised the initiative for making math both approachable and enjoyable. Among the top performers were Salaar Ahmad, Muhammad Bin Ahsan, and Irtaza Haider Kazmi, who were recognized and awarded for their outstanding achievements. This competition…