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Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in MENA region, has officially announced the commercial launch of its full services digital retail bank in Pakistan, Mashreq Bank Pakistan, in the presence of His Excellency Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in Islamabad. This marks the first full-scale international deployment of Mashreq’s award-winning digital banking platform outside the UAE and a pivotal milestone in Pakistan’s digital banking journey. The event was also graced by key state and regulatory dignitaries including Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of Finance & Revenue, Jameel Ahmad, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Mohammad Sultan Al-Kaitoob, Head of the…

the global sensation Idol franchise making its way to Pakistan for the very first time, excitement continues to build as MHL Global announces 313 Productions as the official production partner for Pakistan Idol. The show will be produced by Badar Ikram, an accomplished name in the industry, and the show is scheduled to premiere on 27th September 2025. As Pakistan’s most ambitious reality television project to date, Pakistan Idol promises to set new benchmarks for production quality, audience engagement, and talent discovery. Phase 2 of nationwide auditions is currently underway, with thousands of aspiring singers stepping forward in the hope…

BankIslami, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has announced a special collaboration with MG Motors Pakistan, offering customers the most competitive Shariah-compliant auto financing package in the industry. With an unprecedented rental rate starting from just 4.99% (1-year equivalent rate 1.49%), BankIslami’s MG financing offer sets a new benchmark in affordability and convenience for auto consumers. This exclusive campaign provides customers with same-day processing and quick approvals, financing of up to PKR 3 million and beyond. It also offers flexible tenure options of 2 years at 9.99% and 3 years at 11.75%, shariah-compliant solution ensuring complete transparency and attractive coverage plans through…

Pakistan’s mining sector is on the cusp of transformation, with annual revenues projected to grow from the current $2 billion to $6–8 billion by 2030, if the country seizes the opportunity to tap its vast reserves. This was the central message delivered by Shamsuddin A. Shaikh, CEO of National Resources Limited (NRL), in his keynote address at the Natural Resources & Energy Summit 2025, held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi. “Pakistan’s mining sector contributes barely 0.15 percent of global mineral output and just 2–3 percent of national GDP, yet we sit on one of the world’s richest mineral belts.…

The direct flight service between Pakistan and Iran has officially resumed after several decades, along with the launch of a new Skyight ticketing platform. The inauguration ceremony was held at Islamabad Airport, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. The ceremony was attended by Pakistani and Iranian officials, as well as other dignitaries. On the occasion, Iran’s Deputy Head of Mission, Nabi Shirazi, stated: “Iran and Pakistan are Islamic brotherly nations, and our relations have been as strong as a rock for centuries. The resumption of Iran Air Tour flights will boost tourism, business,…

The Best of Entrepreneurship Series in Asia (BOE Asia) is set to propel the entrepreneurial landscape once again with its much-anticipated 2nd edition, scheduled for September 24, 2025, at Karachi Expo Centre, on the sidelines of the 26th ITCN Asia. Building on the success of the inaugural edition “Agri-tech: Feeding the Future”, which united 350 participants from 14 countries and featured 20 influential regional speakers, the 2nd edition will focus on “Techpreneurship: Strategy, Innovation & Leadership”, aiming to explore how technology is transforming entrepreneurship and fueling economic growth in Asia. This event promises to gather the brightest minds in the…

Leading economists, policy-makers, and development practitioners from around the world convened at LUMS this week for the three-day G²LM|LIC/Path2Dev/BREAD Academic & Policy Conference on Development Economics, which highlighted cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing development issues, with a focus on South Asia. Climate and energy challenges were the main discussion points, with studies showing that high temperatures and prepaid electricity meters can reduce access for the poor. Employment and human capital discussions emphasized that better information sharing boosts female participation, while education and health remain transformative for inclusive societies. Flexible public sector incentives were flagged as key to improving…

Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi together with Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), in collaboration with leading Malaysian higher education institutions, successfully hosted the Jom2 Malaysia Chalo2 2025 campaign together with the Study in Malaysia Education Fair Pakistan 2025 on 13– 14 September 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The event brought together MATRADE, Tourism Malaysia, ASEAN Missions in Karachi, 10 Malaysian universities and higher learning institutions, Air Asia and Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council showcasing variety of cultural, trade, Malaysia’s diverse and worldclass education opportunities to Pakistani students and parents. The Education Fair is one of the main highlights, visitors explored…

Imran Amin CEO of The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), visited flagship project of the authority Pakistan’s largest and premier IT City, CBD NSIT City. The project is moving forward in line with the authority’s vision of building sustainable infrastructure that will transform Punjab into a hub of technology and business excellence. During the visit CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin, was accompanied by senior officials including Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Project Management, Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Engineering, Omar Hayat, Project Manager,Yasir Saifullah, Project Manager…

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with the Deaf Cricket Academy as the title sponsor to present the upcoming Jazz Deaf Cricket Clash, a national-level tournament celebrating the passion and talent of the deaf community. Cricket has always been at the heart of Pakistani culture, uniting millions across the country. Through this partnership, Jazz is ensuring that the deaf community is equally part of this national heartbeat. By empowering the Deaf Cricket Academy, Jazz is creating avenues for greater opportunities, visibility, and digital access for athletes who are often underrepresented in mainstream sports. Commenting on the partnership, Kazim Mujtaba,…