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International Cricket Council (ICC) and Waste Management Companies of Lahore and Rawalpindi and Sindh Solid waste Management Board will be running a ‘Maidaan Saaf (Ground Clean) Campaign’ in partnership with Coca-Cola to ensure diligent waste-management at cricket stadiums during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. ‘Maidaan Saaf’ aims to encourage responsible consumer behavior and waste management during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan. As part of the initiative, special teams of cleaners will be deployed at each stadium to ensure that the venue is cleaned within 60 minutes after a match. ICC’s global beverage partner, Coca-Cola is installing waste…

The Clinical Trials Summit of Pakistan 2025 marked a significant milestone for the country’s healthcare landscape. Hosted by the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), this two-day event brought together leading professionals, researchers, and healthcare providers to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in clinical trials. Dr Saeed Hamid, Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at AKU, reflected on the impact of global clinical trials, stating: “One satisfying aspect of participating in global clinical trials is the opportunity for our patients to experience cutting-edge therapies for diseases,…

The Hamid Ismail Foundation (HIF) Challenge Cup 2025 concluded with a spectacular final match between Shafi Muhammadan and Maripur Baloch at a jam-packed stadium. Shafi Muhammadan emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win, etching their name in the annals of local football history. The match was a gripping contest from start to finish. Both teams displayed exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship, captivating the enthusiastic crowd. The decisive moment came in the first 15 minutes when Shafi Muhammadan’s striker converted a penalty that sealed their victory. The stadium was filled to capacity, with fans from across the city coming together to…

The 17th edition of ArtBeat, Pakistan’s largest national child art exhibition, was held at Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery, National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, featuring over 210 artworks from young artists across the country. Organized by The Little Art, the exhibition explored themes such as “Colours of the World,” “Life Under Rivers and Water,” and “Summers in Pakistan,” reflecting children’s perspectives on cultural diversity, environmental issues, and personal experiences. The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri, Vice Chancellor of NCA Lahore, alongside notable figures from the art community, including Prof. Sarmat Ali, Irfan Gul Dahri, Ali Azmat, and other esteemed…

Livoltek, a global leader in smart solar energy solutions, is set to make a powerful impact at Solar Pakistan Expo 2025, which will take place from February 21-23, 2025, at Expo Center Lahore. We invite all solar industry professionals, businesses, and renewable energy enthusiasts to visit Booth No. C17-C22 in Hall 4 to experience our latest solar power and energy storage solutions innovations. Livoltek will showcase a comprehensive range of smart energy products, including hybrid inverters IP 21 (3.2kW, 6.2kW,), grid-tied inverters (6kW, 10kW, 15kW, 20kW, 25kW, 50kW, 125kW), hybrid inverters IP 66 (6kW,8kW,10kW,12kW ), Hybrid Inverter 3 Phase (8kW,10kW,15kW,20kW,30kW)…

Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML), a joint venture between Master Group of Industries and Changan Automobile, has achieved another historic milestone—producing 50,000 vehicles in Pakistan within just five years. The achievement was celebrated at MCML’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Port Qasim. MCML now ranks as the second-fastest new entrant to reach this milestone in Pakistan, ahead of Hyundai, MG, Peugeot and Haval, and stands as No.1 Chinese automaker in the country. Its diverse lineup includes the Oshan X7 SUV, Alsvin sedan, Karvaan MPV, and Sherpa pickup, catering to a broad spectrum of consumers. This milestone reflects MCML’s commitment to cutting-edge…

Being at the forefront of end-user facilitation and creating ease of doing business, the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDCPL) has signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) to enable and provide the Life Insurance Policy Finder for policyholders and their beneficiaries. The MoU was signed by Mr. Badiuddin Akber Chief Executive Officer CDC and Mr. Naved Akhtar Usmani Secretary General IAP, in the presence of Mr. Waseem Khan Director SECP, and other senior members of SECP, CDC, IAP, State Life, Adamjee Life and EFU Life. The Life Insurance Policy Finder initiative—recommended…

Pakistani community residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia vowed toprovide all-out support to Pakistani IT and tech companies to enhanceinvestments and exports of the country.Majlise Pakistan, a professional forum of Pakistanis based in SaudiArabia hosted an event in Riyadh recently for Pakistani delegatesattending LEAP 2025, aimed at networking with IT companies to helpthem in business development, talent requirement, collaboration andjoin-ventures.On the Occasion, CEO Hexalyze Saad Shah said Pakistan’s professionalcommunity could provide a strategic partnership to Pakistani IT andtech companies for setting up operations and development of businessin the KSA market.He mentioned that Pakistani IT companies could hire IT professionalsresiding…

Engro Polymer & Chemicals (EPCL), a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, has successfully commissioned its Rs 11.7 billion hydrogen peroxide plant, marking a major milestone in its journey of undertaking investments that drive Pakistan’s economic growth. This project has been developed with investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support EPCL’s expansion in the hydrogen peroxide market. With an installed annual capacity of 28,000 tons, the hydrogen peroxide plant features state-of-the-art Chematur technology. By ensuring sufficient local production, EPCL will enable import substitution of around USD 11 million, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthening Pakistan’s industrial base. The company…

Barkat Frisian Agro IPO’s book building phase will start (today) on 17th February and continue till 18th February where high net worth individuals and institutional investors will subscribe to 100 percent of the issue size. The successful bidders, however, will be provisionally allotted only 75% of the issue size, i.e., 50,801,250 shares, and the company will offer the remaining 25% or 16,933,750 shares to the retail investors through the general public subscription. The book building will start at the floor price of Rs 13 per share. Based on the interest from investors during the book building process, the strike price…