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Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank, along with Pakistan’s largest fintech platform JazzCash, are spearheading a powerful national drive to promote financial awareness and empowerment as part of Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025. Mobilink Bank and JazzCash’s active role during Financial Literacy Week comes at a time when their contributions have also been formally acknowledged by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), which conferred upon Mobilink Bank the coveted ‘Performance Award’ for ‘Access to Finance’ under the National Financial Literacy Program, especially for fostering credit access to Pakistan’s most financially excluded communities. Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth, the…

Pakistan’s number one ride-hailing platform inDrive has officially announced Naseem Shah, one of Pakistan’s most admired and dynamic cricketers, as its brand ambassador. This collaboration unites inDrive’s ongoing campaign – “Rides Aise, Jese Aap Chahein” with a national hero whose story reflects ambition, grit, and the spirit of everyday Pakistanis. inDrive is redefining the ride-hailing experience with its one-of-a-kind “Offer Your Fare” feature, allowing users to suggest a ride fare themselves and connect with drivers who accept the terms—bringing transparency, negotiation, and freedom into the process. inDrive’s unique business model gives users the freedom to ride on their own terms…

LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS) 2025, themed Navigating the Unknown, came to a powerful close with globally recognized leaders, policy makers, experts, and thousand plus delegates, deliberating on unified approach, consistency of reform, technology and investment landscape, for Pakistan. LIIBS 2025 is jointly hosted by Nutshell Conferences Group and Unity Foods Limited, with strategic partnership from the Government of Pakistan and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI). Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime Minister of Pakistan (2017-18), reinforced the need for stability and continuity of policies, with a focus on the need for privatization. “Weak regulation has massively…

Day 1 ofthe 8th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS), commenced at a local hotel. Under the theme Navigating the Unknown, the Summit convened a bespoke gathering of leaders from both the public and the private sector, who confronted the critical challenges of rapidly evolving ecosystems and forged pathways toward powerful solutions. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman, Nutshell Group & Pakistan’s former Minister for Investment, opened the day with a compelling welcome address highlighting the dual challenge of unprecedented economic and environmental uncertainty and way forward for the desired transformation. He stated, “National…

Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho is a prominent Pakistani politician known for her dedication to public health and population welfare in Sindh. With over 25 years of experience working in the health sector, she currently serves as the Provincial Minister of Sindh for Health and Population Welfare and is a Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. In recognition of her exceptional contributions and steadfast service to the people of Pakistan, Dr Pechuho was honoured with the Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Lifetime Achievement Award on April 16, 2025. Dr Pechuho has been instrumental in driving systemic improvements in Sindh’s health care…

Lord Zameer Choudrey CBE SI Pk hosted a dignified and emotional tributedinner at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, in honour of the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Bestway Group,Sir Anwar Pervez OBE HPk, celebrating his remarkable life, values and achievements. The event was graced by the presence of Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner and Lord Wajid Khanof Burnley, a UK Minister. The two UK government representatives highlighted the unparalleled businesssuccess he has achieved in the UK as well as the invaluable contribution made by Sir Anwar and BestwayGroup in forging strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UK. Also present on…

Speaking at a high-level economic forum on “Navigating the Unknown,” Yousaf Hussain, President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), urged the government and national stakeholders to commit to a unified, future-ready economic execution strategy driven by planning, technocratic leadership, and collaboration. Representing over 200 leading multinational companies operating in Pakistan, Mr. Hussain called for the creation of a comprehensive National Economic Execution Plan — integrating trade, industry, fiscal, energy, and human development policies — each led by experts and aligned under a single national economic framework. He highlighted Pakistan’s youth bulge and geo-economic positioning as strategic…

In line with its core mission to empower farmers and transform Pakistan’s agriculture landscape, HBL Zarai Services Limited (HZSL) has launched its wheat procurement initiative under its flagship retail brand ANAAJ, staying true to its motto “Khet Say Dastarkhwan” — a compelling expression of the Farm to Fork model. Crop procurement is primarily one of HZSL’s core service offerings and has been consistently practiced to support farmers by ensuring fair market access, transparent pricing, and timely payments. HZSL’s procurement journey began with maize, followed by sesame, which was successfully exported to China; and then expanded into rice procurement, leading to…

Aga Khan University (AKU), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination and Provincial Health Departments, hosted the Primary Health Care (PHC) Symposium, as part of the PHC Learning Agenda (PLA) Initiative. The event brought together government leadership policymakers, health experts, and development partners to explore innovative solutions and research-driven strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage through a PHC approach. “Improving access to quality primary health care services is a key priority. This initiative allows us to learn from successful models and ensure that no community is left behind,” said Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister…

IBA Karachi hosted an informative and insightful session titled, “Impact of IBA for Smoothly Handling Commercial Disputes through ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)” at the IBA Main Campus. The session aimed to raise awareness about the growing relevance of ADR mechanisms in resolving commercial disputes in Pakistan. The event featured Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan as the esteemed guest speaker. In his address, he emphasized the significance of ADR processes of arbitration, mediation, and reconciliation as efficient, cost-effective, and time-saving alternatives to conventional litigation. He stated, “The first ADR Center in Pakistan was established by IBA Karachi, the finest business school…