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Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on capacity building, executive education, and research initiatives aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s trade facilitation ecosystem. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Head Office in Islamabad. The agreement was signed by Aftab Haider, Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Single Window, and Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost of LUMS, in the presence of senior officials from both institutions. Also in attendance at the signing ceremony was Dr. Muhammad Adeel Zaffar, Dean of the Suleman Dawood School…

Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL), Pakistan’s leading chemical and gas terminal operator, has partnered with S&P Global Energy, one of the world’s foremost providers of energy market intelligence and advisory services, to initiate a feasibility assessment for the expansion of its LPG infrastructure. Building on EVTL’s three-decade track record of developing critical energy infrastructure, the initiative marks another step towards strengthening Pakistan’s energy future. Pakistan’s growing reliance on LPG, driven by rising energy demand and declining domestic gas production, is increasing the need for enhanced import and storage infrastructure. Over the past decade, LPG consumption has grown steadily and is…

DIB is pleased to announce the successful completion of USD 101 Million in financing for D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC) to facilitate the acquisition of Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited (RMPL). The financing, structured as a USD 101m Commodity Murabaha Facility, enabled the Nishat Group to acquire a majority stake in RMPL from the USA-based Ingredion Inc. DIB acted as the Sole Mandated Lead Advisor, Shariah Advisor, Arranger and Financier for this landmark acquisition financing transaction. The successful completion of the transaction reflects the strength of DIB Group’s platform as an international Islamic bank with deep local market expertise,…

TikTok has released its Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for its global community. Covering the period from January to March 2026, the report highlights the platform’s continued efforts to proactively identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, helping create a safer experience for users worldwide. During the first quarter of 2026, TikTok removed 22,535,523 videos in Pakistan for violating its Community Guidelines, representing a 0.8% removal rate of all videos published. Of these, 99.6% were detected and removed proactively, with 95.5% taken down within 24 hours of…

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of SK Hynix ADR pre-IPO trading on its platform, ahead of the semiconductor giant’s highly anticipated Nasdaq listing on July 10. Alongside the trading launch, BingX has introduced a prediction campaign featuring a $100,000 USDT prize, enabling users to engage with one of the most significant public offerings in market history. SK Hynix ADR is expected to become one of the largest offerings on record, targeting up to $29.4 billion through the issuance of approximately 17.79 million new shares under the ticker symbol SKHY. After pioneering the world’s…

Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited has announced that its flagship mobile platform, Adamjee Life Digital, has surpassed 100,000 downloads, marking a significant milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey and highlighting the growing acceptance of digital insurance services among Pakistani consumers. As digital banking, mobile wallets, and online commerce continue to reshape customer behavior across Pakistan, insurance is increasingly becoming part of the country’s broader digital evolution. The achievement reflects a growing shift in how customers prefer to interact with financial services, with convenience, accessibility, and self service capabilities becoming key drivers of adoption. Adamjee Life Digital was developed to…

Directed by Shoaib Khan and scripted by Nasir Adeeb, Bullah is an action film from Pakistan’s 2026 lineup, made in Punjabi. Shake Films handled production while HKC Entertainment brought it to distribution. Shaan Shahid leads the cast in the titular role, joined by Sara Loren, Saleem Sheikh, Naeema Butt, Adnan Butt, Ali Josh, and Maham Mirza. At the center of Bullah is a man who takes a stand against organized crime and injustice spreading across Punjab. Drawing on the philosophical wisdom passed down from his father, Bullah steps in to save victims of violent gangs, putting him on a collision…

Aag Lagay Basti Mein (“Fire in the Township”) is a 2026 Urdu-language Pakistani film blending crime and comedy, helmed and penned by Bilal Atif Khan. It follows a married couple facing hardship who end up entangled in criminal dealings, played by Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan, with Jawed Sheikh and Tabish Hashmi rounding out the supporting cast. The movie evolves around an honest person Barkat. Barkat works hard as a cleaner but barely makes ends meet, living alongside his wife Almaas. Weary of their financial struggles, Almaas fixates on the idea of relocating to Dubai as a way out. Everything…

Onic has launched Onic AI Assist, an intelligent chat companion integrated directly into the Onic app and the web interface, introducing an AI-powered support experience that enables customers to resolve queries instantly within the platform at no additional cost. The solution allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive guided responses across a range of services, including SIM activation, plan management, payments, data usage, connectivity troubleshooting, and travel or roaming support. When required, AI Assist seamlessly escalates conversations to Onic’s customer support team while preserving the context of the interaction, enabling customers to access assistance anytime through the Onic…

InfraZamin Pakistan, in collaboration with the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), convened senior leaders from government, financial institutions, development finance institutions, investors, and the private sector for an exclusive roundtable discussion titled “Investing in Pakistan’s Sustainable Transformation” during London Climate Action Week 2026 at PIDG Headquarters in London. The roundtable brought together senior leaders from the public and private sectors, including Her Excellency Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association and OGDCL; Atif Bajwa, President & Chief Executive Officer of Bank Alfalah and Ayesha Khan, MD at Acumen Funds. The roundtable was…