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Mega Motor Company (MMC), in partnership with BYD, the world’s no.1 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, announced the launch of BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 2 in Pakistan, marking another milestone in the country’s transition towards clean and sustainable mobility. Launched at a dealership event in Lahore, the two models strengthen BYD-MMC’s growing NEV portfolio in Pakistan by addressing both premium and urban lifestyle segments, with bookings now open nationwide. The BYD Sealion 7 is a premium SUV with luxury-first cabin engineered to compete with the world’s leading premium EVs on ride quality, technology, and safety. One of BYD’s…

Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted a networking reception in Islamabad, graciously hosted by His Excellency Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, reaffirming strong educational cooperation between Malaysia and Pakistan. Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan highlighted the deep-rooted and brotherly relationship between Malaysia and Pakistan, built on shared cultural, religious, and people-to-people ties. He emphasized that Malaysia remains a preferred study destination for Pakistani students due to its high-quality education system, internationally recognized universities, and affordable tuition fees. He noted that a growing number of Pakistani students are currently enrolled in…

A high-level review meeting to evaluate the progress of NSIT City was held under the chairmanship of CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin. The session focused on ongoing development works, including hardscaping, landscaping, and public realm enhancements. The meeting was attended by Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Architecture & Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Engineering Umar Hayat, the Project Manager NSIT City, representatives of project contractors, and officials from NESPAK. During the briefing, the CEO was apprised of the current status of hardscaping, landscaping, and public realm works, with particular emphasis…

vivo has always expanded the possibilities of what mobile imaging can express, especially in professional photography, the area it knows best. Now, vivo is ready to go even further. In partnership with ZEISS, the brand is set to launch the X300 Pro, a device featuring next-generation ZEISS imaging and the All-new OriginOS 6. The X300 Pro enables new ways to capture emotion and moments, inspiring users to see the world from entirely new perspectives. In collaboration with ZEISS, vivo has integrated next-generation imaging technologies to enhance telephoto clarity, color accuracy, and low-light performance. The much-anticipated 200 MP ZEISS APO Telephoto…

Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited’s (PQGTL) IPO book-building has concluded with an historic oversubscription of 21x times, marking the first-ever IPO of a dedicated General Takaful company at PSX. Investors responded strongly, with the strike price closing at Rs 14 per share, compared to the floor price of Rs 10. Total demand reached Rs 4.74 billion against the issue size of Rs 225 million. Successful bidders will be provisionally allotted 22,500,000. The remaining 7,500,000 shares will be offered to retail investors on 28-29 January. Shahid Ali Habib, CEO of Arif Habib Ltd., the lead manager for the IPO said that country’s…

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe had a one-on-one meeting with the Finance Minister of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, to discuss Pakistan’s agricultural priorities and opportunities for strengthened collaboration. The high-level engagement underscored Pakistan’s strategic importance as a key partner and potential hub for investment and innovation. Discussions included an exchange on Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, sectoral challenges, and opportunities to enhance productivity and long-term sustainability. Mr. Rowe reaffirmed Syngenta’s commitment to supporting Pakistan through technology, innovation, and technical expertise, aligned with national priorities for agricultural growth. During…

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of National Heritage and Culture to upgrade the National Museum of Pakistan. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held at the AKU campus in Karachi. The event was witnessed by Mr Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Honourable Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture and alongside senior leadership from AKU and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and other stakeholders. “Our cultural heritage is the bedrock of our national identity and a source of immense pride for all Pakistanis,” said…

Pakistan’s first digital Islamic banking platform, aik by BankIslami, has launched aikPay — Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant Raast-enabled QR Payment Gateway. Built on the State Bank of Pakistan’s Raast infrastructure, aikPay enables real-time online payments through dynamic QR codes, allowing customers to pay instantly from their bank accounts and enabling merchants to receive payments securely through a smooth checkout experience. The launch follows an engagement session led by aik with representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan and Raast. The session was attended by Muhammad Imaduddin, Director of Digital Innovations & Settlement at SBP, and Ahson bin Saeed, CEO of Raast…

ABHI Microfinance Bank and Finleap Financial Services (Private) Limited have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to digital loans and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, a move that reflects a growing effort to address financial disparity and improve access to formal credit across Pakistan. For many individuals and small households, limited access to timely and affordable financing continues to be a barrier to participation in the formal economy. This collaboration seeks to respond to that gap by exploring technology-enabled credit solutions that are simple, transparent, and aligned with the everyday financial realities of consumers. Through Finleap’s…

Pakistan’s digital and IT services exports reached a record $4.6 billion in FY 2024-25, fueled by a maturing ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises, gaming studios, and service providers increasingly competing on global stages, according to Nagesh Devata, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific at Payoneer. “Pakistan is becoming more competitive on talent and cost, and payment reliability is improving,” Devata said during a recent media interaction in Pakistan. “The momentum is no longer limited to a single segment; it spans software development, gaming, digital creative services, and business process outsourcing.” With over 5 million SMEs contributing nearly 40% to Pakistan’s GDP, the shift toward services-led exports marks…