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foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery network, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environmental Protection and Climate Change Department (EP&CCD), Government of Punjab. The objective of this agreement is to jointly promote public awareness and implement important air quality improvement initiatives across Punjab. The partnership is a powerful commitment by both the private sector and the government to safeguard public health and encourage environmental responsibility. Under the MoU, foodpanda will engage its vast digital network to support the government’s environmental goals. This includes using its digital platforms and communication channels to disseminate approved public health…

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has been provisionally awarded eight new offshore exploration blocks following a competitive bidding round conducted by the Government of Pakistan in October 2025. The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has communicated the provisional award of exploration rights to OGDC, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Mari Energies Limited (MariEnergies), and Prime Global Energies Limited (Prime). Under the provisional award, OGDC has secured participation in eight offshore blocks across the Indus and Makran basins. The company will serve as the operator in two of these blocks — Bin Qasim South (2466-10) and Keti Bandar (2367-6) —…

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), commonly known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), made a lasting impression at Data Fest 2025, where its flagship project, CBD NSIT City, emerged as the center of attraction throughout the two-day event. The NSIT City initiative embodies the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aimed at transforming Punjab into a digitally empowered, innovation-driven province by fostering IT growth, empowering youth, and attracting global investments. Data Fest 2025 concluded successfully, bringing together international investors, IT companies, government officials, students, and technology experts to explore the vast potential of data-driven…

JS Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in Pakistan, has signed an agreement with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to further enhance and expand its innovative cards portfolio. The signing ceremony was held at JS Bank’s Head Office and was attended by Leila Serhan, Visa’s Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant & Pakistan, Umar Khan, Country Manager Pakistan & Afghanistan at Visa and Basir Shamsie, President & CEO and Atif Malik, COO of JS Bank, along with senior executives from both organizations. Through this collaboration, JS Bank aims to introduce a broader range of Visa-powered products…

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited has been honored with an award for Best Corporate and Sustainability Report (BCSR) Awards 2024 in the Automotive and Engineering category by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA). The recognition highlights Al-Ghazi’s commitment to excellence in transparency, governance, and ethical reporting practices within Pakistan’s corporate sector.Speaking at the event, Mansoor Khan, Company Secretary and Head of Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Risk Management, and Corporate Communications, who received the award on behalf of the company, said, “This recognition reflects Al-Ghazi’s steadfast commitment to governance, transparency, and ethical…

TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV Brand and a global leader in consumer electronics, steps forward with an innovation that brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to homes nationwide amid rising smog and indoor air pollution. With TCL c, the latest in TCL’s cutting-edge air conditioning range, which not only cools but also purifies, refreshes, and revitalizes indoor environments. With the FreshIN Technology and Liftable Fresh Air Inlet, this next-generation AC introduces purified outdoor air and an oxygen boost directly into your living space, significantly improving indoor air quality beyond the limits of conventional air conditioners. In cities like Lahore,…

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has been declared the winner of the ‘Best Bank of the Year – Large Size Banks’ award by the CFA Society Pakistan, a member society of the CFA Institute, USA, at its 22nd Annual Excellence Awards held recently in Karachi. This marks the sixth consecutive year that CFA Society Pakistan has recognized Meezan Bank on an overall industry basis as the ‘Best Bank of the Year’, competing with the largest local and conventional players. The Bank was also named the ‘Best Islamic Bank of the Year’ for its outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership in…

The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), convened Pakistan’s first-ever National Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Islamabad. The event marked 25 years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and coincided with Pakistan’s tenure as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2025–2026). The Dialogue brought together representatives from government, parliament, civil society, academia, youth, and international partners to build national consensus on advancing women’s leadership in peacebuilding, governance, and crisis…

Experts have emphasized that investing in education, encompassing professional development and character building, is essential for creating a prosperous nation and ensuring Pakistan’s sustainable progress. Speaking as the chief guest at the “CEOs Session: Lead with Vision” held recently in Karachi, renowned business tycoon Arif Habib highlighted that investment in education must be significantly increased by the government, NGOs, and the private sector across the country to achieve lasting economic growth and national prosperity. He stressed that character building, grounded in moral and religious values, is as important as professional development for the youth. Such holistic education, he said, enhances…

M&C Saatchi World Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. and Communications Research Strategies (Pvt.) Ltd. (CRS) have announced a new partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The collaboration brings together two leading names in the communications industry with a shared vision: to deliver smarter, more integrated, and purpose-driven advertising and advocacy solutions in Pakistan. This strategic alliance combines M&C Saatchi’s global creative and media expertise with CRS’s deep experience in public relations, advocacy, and strategic communications. Together, the two agencies aim to design campaigns that not only inspire audiences but also drive meaningful social and behavioral impact. Through…