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Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited has officially launched Adamjee Life Digital, a comprehensive mobile application designed to transform how customers access, manage, and experience insurance services in Pakistan. Available on both the App Store and Google Play Store, Adamjee Life Digital introduces a modern self-service insurance ecosystem that allows users to manage policies, make payments, submit claims, access documents, and explore financial protection solutions directly from their smartphones, reducing dependency on traditional branch visits and manual processes. The launch reflects Adamjee Life’s continued commitment to digital transformation, customer convenience, and innovation within Pakistan’s insurance industry. Designed for both existing policyholders…
To mark World Environment Day, Aga Khan University (AKU) hosted a public documentary screening of “The Sky is Far, The Earth is Tough,” directed by Haya Fatima Iqbal, at Habitt City. Part of the Voices from the Roof of the World (VRW) documentary series, the film explores how natural disasters and climate change are affecting the physical health and mental well-being of mountain communities in Northern Pakistan. The film offered an unvarnished look at the resilience and vulnerabilities of these northern communities and brought together filmmakers, climate advocates, students, and change makers from different spaces to address the urgent environmental…
TECNO, the AI-driven technology brand, today announced a new 3-month Google AI Plus (2 TB) extended trial at no charge with the purchase of their devices. The trial brings more access to Google AI and 2 TB of cloud storage. The addition seamlessly complements TECNO AI’s existing suite of practical, localized AI features, accelerating the adoption of mobile AI in emerging markets, empowering users to boost their productivity and unleash their creativity in the digital era.Google AI Plus plan includes: 2 TB of cloud storage, Gemini in Gmail, image generation and edits by Nano Banana 2, and a smarter, more…
Engro, a diversified conglomerate with a growing focus on digital infrastructure and technology-enabled solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Baidu Inc. to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing AI capabilities across the region. The parties will explore areas spanning AI infrastructure, research, talent development, and industry applications, drawing on Baidu’s full-stack AI capabilities to support the practical adoption of AI across industries. Emphasizing the importance of building future-ready capabilities, Mr. Hussain Dawood, Chairman of Engro, stated: “Technology is rapidly becoming a defining source of industrial competitiveness. Organizations and economies that build the right capabilities today will…
Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), successfully conducted the lease auction of two prime petrol station sites located in Pakistan’s largest and first IT city, CBD NSIT City, through an invitation of sealed bids. CBD Punjab invited sealed bids for two strategically located plots designated for petrol station development on a lease basis. The auction included Plot F-12-02, measuring 5.38 kanals, with a reserve price of PKR 25 million per annum, and Plot F-02-02, measuring 6.77 kanals, with a reserve price of PKR 30 million per annum. The auction proceedings…
BYD Pakistan has released Time Machine, the third episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure, a travel and storytelling series exploring Pakistan’s landscapes, communities, and cultural heritage through immersive journeys across the country featuring the BYD Shark 6. Led by creator and storyteller Maryam Raja, the latest episode journeys through Sukkur, the Indus River, and Gorakh Hill to uncover a side of Sindh where history, nature, and tradition continue to shape everyday life. Through personal interactions and local experiences, Time Machine explores the deep connection between Sindh’s people and the environments they inhabit. Moving beyond conventional travel content, the episode reflects…
InfraZamin Pakistan (IZP) is honored to announce the launch of its Agri-Storage Portfolio Financing Facility, a flagship initiative emerging from the design deliberations of the Social Impact Financing Committee chaired by the Honorable Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Ministry of Finance led Task Force. The facility is aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural value chains and addressing persistent post-harvest losses. Once fully deployed the facility will mobilize up to PKR 7.1 billion in private sector capital in agricultural storage investment (PKR 5.0 billion debt and PKR 2.1 billion equity) across farming communities in Pakistan.…
Supernet Technologies Limited (PSX: STL) has been declared the successful bidder for a project valued at approximately PKR 1 billion, marking another significant milestone in the company’s expanding technology and communications infrastructure portfolio. The project, awarded by a leading organization in Pakistan, involves the provision of hardware and related services aimed at enhancing and modernizing critical communications infrastructure. The execution of the project is expected to take place during FY 2026–27. According to the company, the project is expected to contribute meaningfully to Supernet’s revenue growth and profitability over the execution period, further strengthening its position as a key technology…
Meezan Bank’s Easy Home Housing Finance has achieved a significant milestone under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Housing Finance Program – “Ghar Ho Tu Apna”, surpassing PKR 1 billion in housing finance disbursements since the launch of the initiative. This achievement reflects Meezan Bank’s strong commitment to supporting the Government of Pakistan’s vision of promoting affordable homeownership and expanding access to housing finance for underserved segments of society. As Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, Meezan Bank remains dedicated to making homeownership more accessible through Shariah-compliant financing solutions that address the needs of salaried individuals and low-to-middle-income households. The Bank is actively…
In a landmark move for Pakistan’s digital finance landscape, DIB Pakistan and Pocket Money have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at transforming financial access for the country’s booming creator economy. The signing ceremony, held at DIB Head Office, Karachi, marks a significant step towards building a robust, ethical digital banking ecosystem tailored for Pakistan’s borderless talent. With over 2.37 million registered freelancers, generating an estimated USD 3 billion in annual export revenues, Pakistan ranks among the world’s fastest-growing freelance markets. Yet access to seamless cross-border payments, digital wallets, and formal banking has remained a persistent challenge. This partnership directly addresses…