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itel Energy, a pioneering solar energy solutions provider, is proud to announce its participation as a Gold Sponsor at Pakistan Sustainability Week 2025, taking place at the Expo Center Lahore from February 21st to 23rd. Setting new industry standards in customer service and reliability, itel Energy offers a comprehensive sales and service policy, including a 3-year replacement & 5-year replacement warranty, a 48-hour replacement guarantee, and access to 48 service shops across Pakistan. These key commitments ensure unparalleled support and convenience, making itel Energy a trusted choice for Pakistani homes and businesses. As a brand dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and…

World’s second most downloaded app inDrive brought the fusion of cricket, culture, and art to the forefront. As the excitement for the ICC Champions Trophy was at its peak, inDrive unveiled a spectacular Rickshaw Rally featuring artist Wasfa Kamal’s breath-taking cultural artwork, integrating traditional music, cuisine, heritage, and the nation’s cricket fever. At this occasion, Muhammad Awais Saeed , Country Lead, inDrive Pakistan said, “On February 23, 2025, for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs. India match, cricket enthusiasts got to experience the excitement through a unique cultural Rickshaw Rally in vibrantly decorated rickshaws, each adorned with artistic depictions of Pakistani…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, in partnership with Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP), hosts the ‘1st Faysal Bank SOP Unified Marathon 2025,’ for the first time in Lahore. The event brought together different spectrums of the society, including specially-abled individuals of all age groups, celebrities, government officials, and citizens from all walks of life to participate in what has become Pakistan’s premier platform for promoting inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This is the first time that the Special Olympics Pakistan has extended this spectacle to the provincial capital of Punjab. The expansion demonstrates the growing…

Livoltek, a global leader in smart solar energy solutions, proudly concluded its participation in the Solar Pakistan Expo 2025, held from February 21 to 23 at the Expo Center Lahore. The event marked a significant milestone for Livoltek, attracting an impressive number of visitors and extensive media coverage. The event overall attracted 10,000 visitors, including industry professionals, business leaders, and renewable energy enthusiasts. Approximately a hundred new Chinese solar companies participated, showcasing a diverse range of innovative products and solutions. Throughout the three-day expo, Livoltek’s booth in Hall 4, Booth No. C17-C22, welcomed a substantial number of industry professionals, business…

Dr. Nadhra Shahbaz Khan, an art historian and Associate Professor at LUMS, has been awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques, one of France’s highest academic honours and their oldest non-military decoration. Her work in generating deep interest in French culture and arts among her students through her courses on French art and Lahore’s heritage, has been instrumental for reviving Lahore’s forgotten French heritage, particularly through a funerary monument known as the Kuri Bagh. Hidden between Lahore’s bustling streets and modern high-rises, the remnants of Kuri Bagh in Old Anarkali quietly tell a poignant story of love, loss, and heritage. Lahore…

The ultra-high capacity, Africa-1 submarine cable has successfully made its landfall at Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) landing site at Sea View Beach, Karachi. It marks a transformative step in enhancing Pakistan’s digital connectivity. This milestone follows Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) official agreement to join the Africa-1 cable system consortium, highlighting its mission to integrate Pakistan with key global digital hubs, and reinforce the national telecommunication infrastructure. This groundbreaking achievement reaffirms the vision of leveraging cutting-edge technologies to foster progress and connectivity across the regions served by the Africa-1 system. The Africa-1 consortium comprises of leading telecommunications companies including…

National crush Shuja Asad bid farewell to Hum TV blockbuster ‘Tan Man Neelo Neel’ in a heartfelt post reflecting on the overwhelming response the drama received, expressing gratitude to the audience for engaging with its thought-provoking themes. He admitted his initial hesitation in taking on the role due to the sensitive subject matter but ultimately embraced the story. Acknowledging the efforts of the team behind the project-including HUM TV, Sultana Siddiqui, director Saife Hasan, and writer Mustafa Afridi, he praised ‘their courage in telling such a powerful story’. He also extended special appreciation to his co-star, Sehar Khan, for her…

Lucky Cement Limited (PSX Symbol: LUCK) announced a 5 for 1 stock split through its notice to PSX on February 21, 2025. The said recommendation was made in its Board meeting held on February 20, 2025, which is subject to approval by its shareholders in an Extra ordinary General Meeting (EoGM) to be held on March 18, 2025. Once the stock split becomes effective, the existing 293 million ordinary shares for Lucky Cement Limited will be multiplied by the stock split factor of 5, resulting in 1,465 million ordinary shares. Similarly, the pre-split stock price of each share will stand…

A new study conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has uncovered a concerning lack of compliance with tobacco control regulations in Pakistan. The report was launched at the Serena Hotel on Friday by Mr. Tariq Junaid, Executive Director IPOR. The study, which surveyed 1,520 retail outlets across 19 districts, identified over 413 cigarette brands available in Pakistan. Among these, only 19 brands were fully compliant with the Track and Trace System (TTS), 13 were partially compliant, 95 featured the Graphical Health Warning (GHW), and 286 lacked both the tax stamp and the GHW. Although the mandatory implementation…

Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country’s deep-water container terminal, has become the first in Pakistan to integrate electric trucks (e-Trucks) into port operations, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable logistics. With six cutting-edge e-Trucks now in service, the terminal continues to lead the industry in green initiatives, having already deployed Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (ERTGCs) as part of its low-carbon strategy. This latest step aligns with Hutchison Ports’ global goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. By mid-2025, the fleet will expand with 12 more e-Trucks and Pakistan’s first electric empty container handler (e-Empty Handler). “Hutchison Ports Pakistan has always been…