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The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, saying the tragedy should serve as a stark reminder for Pakistan to accelerate investment in climate resilience, early-warning systems and disaster preparedness. OICCI extended its heartfelt sympathies to the people of Nepal following the floods that have claimed hundreds of lives and left thousands missing, affecting families and communities across the country. “Behind these numbers are families waiting for loved ones, communities searching for survivors and lives changed in a matter of hours. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and UNICEF announced a $1.2 million contribution to strengthen maternal and newborn health care in Pakistan, as part of a wider collaboration to improve access to quality, life-saving health services across four countries in South Asia.In Pakistan, the two-year programme will reach 410,000 mothers and newborns, strengthening the continuum of care from pregnancy through childbirth and the newborn period. The programme aims to increase antenatal care coverage and institutional delivery rates by 50 per cent, while strengthening the quality and availability of essential maternal and newborn health services.The collaboration is part of…

Synergy Group, Pakistan’s largest integrated marketing communications conglomerate, secured seven wins across multiple categories at the prestigious Dragons of Pakistan 2026 Awards, where Pakistani entries are assessed by international judging panels based outside the country through an authentic, impartial and merit-based evaluation process. The honours recognise the creative and strategic work delivered by Synergy Group’s subsidiaries, Synergy Advertising and Synite Digital, for Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and KFC Pakistan, respectively. Together, the agencies secured three Gold, two Silver and two Bronze Dragons. Synergy Advertising secured five Dragon honours for PSO, comprising one Gold Dragon for the Safety Starts Young campaign,…

Businessmen, Traders, industrialists, students and people belonging to all segments of society have announced their support for the September 3 strike call given by Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan against the petroleum levy.The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) Central President Dr Mushtaq Mangat and other leadership in a joint statement issued here Sunday claimed this endorsing the protest and urged the government to withdraw the levy to provide relief to businesses and consumers.PIBF Central President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat, PIBF Lahore President Abdul Wadood Alvi and Hafiz Mehmood expressed their solidarity with the September 3 strike and said that the continuous burden of petroleum…

The Secret Parchment Unveils First Trailer The detective thriller brings Ishtiaq Ahmed’s celebrated world to the screen with an international cast and production team The first trailer for IJ: The Secret Parchment brings Inspector Jamshed-one of the most recognised characters in Pakistani popular fiction-to the screen in an investigative thriller shaped by family, intelligence and action. Led by Omair Rana as Inspector Jamshed, the trailer offers the first look at a world where every clue matters and trust cannot be taken for granted. It introduces the Jamshed family at the centre of the story while keeping the film’s larger mystery…

ABHI Microfinance Bank has joined EPL Summit 2026 as Strategic Partner, supporting a cross-sector dialogue focused on the future of Pakistan’s digital commerce ecosystem. Organized by EPL (Private) Limited, the Summit will take place on 9 September 2026 at Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi, under the theme “Re-Engineering Digital Commerce.” The Summit brings together stakeholders from government, technology, financial services, e-commerce, payments and logistics to discuss the infrastructure and collaboration required to enable the next phase of Pakistan’s digital economy. Supporting organizations include Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Tech Destination Pakistan, NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL), National Information Technology Board (NITB), Pakistan Single…

Sightsavers, the National Education Foundation (NEF) and the Pakistan Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (PIRS) have entered into a five-year partnership to implement a School Health Integrated Programme for children enrolled in non-formal schools managed by NEF. The programme aims to address health and disability-related barriers that can affect children’s participation, learning and retention in school. It will bring essential screening and support services closer to children in underserved communities, with a focus on early identification and timely assistance. Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, she said:…

Pakistan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector maintained strong growth momentum during 2025–26, with export remittances rising 19.7 percent year-on-year and generating a $2.91 billion trade surplus, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey. Moreover, the number of IT and IT-enabled services companies registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) also increased significantly. As more Pakistani technology firms, digital agencies, e-commerce sellers and SaaS exporters expand globally, reliable cross-border payment infrastructure is becoming essential for managing currencies, controlling costs and funding growth. Through its global financial infrastructure, Payoneer enables eligible Pakistani businesses to receive payments in major currencies,…

Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, and Yango, part of the global technology company Yango Group, have partnered to provide eligible Yango partner drivers and couriers with access to Shariah-compliant vehicle and handset financing, embedded Takaful protection, and inclusive digital banking and payment solutions. The partnership aims to strengthen financial inclusion by supporting partner drivers with solutions tailored to their livelihood and business needs. This collaboration recognizes the vehicle as a core productive asset for ride-hailing drivers and brings financing and financial services together to support their earning journey. Rather than offering standalone financing, Mobilink Bank and Yango Pakistan…

The Aga Khan University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), Karachi, in partnership with the AKU Medical College, has received the AMEE ASPIRE to Excellence Award from the International Association for Health Professions Education. The recognition places CIME among an international cohort of institutions named to AMEE’s ASPIRE Academy this year for excellence in simulation-based health professions education. Since opening in 2017 as Pakistan’s first health care simulation centre, CIME has developed into the country’s largest health care simulation centre and has been described as the most advanced health care teaching and learning institute in Pakistan and East Africa. In 2020, CIME became South…