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The 9th Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC-9), organized by the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) under the Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) programme funded by the European Union, concluded with a strong call for innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth to define the future of Pakistan’s financial inclusion landscape. Held under the theme “Renaissance of Microfinance,” the three-day conference brought together policymakers, regulators, development partners, microfinance providers, commercial banks, insurance providers, fintech innovators, and civil society leaders to discuss how microfinance can more effectively contribute to poverty reduction, resilience…

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, announces the launch of King Salman Gate, a transformative multi-use development in the Holy City of Makkah. Spanning up to 12 million sqm Gross Floor Area adjacent to AlMasjid AlHaram, the project marks a major milestone in the development of Makkah and its central area, establishing it as a global benchmark in modern city planning. King Salman Gate’s urban development and infrastructure transformation will contribute to enhancing access to AlMasjid AlHaram, elevating service…

Sometimes things don’t go as planned with deliveries, but now, getting a refund is the easy part. InDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has partnered with Simpaisa, a leading payment digital service provider, to introduce an instant payout feature for delivery claims. The new solution is designed to enhance business customer confidence and streamline the refund process within the inDrive app.With this integration, users whose packages (valued up to PKR 10,000) are lost or damaged during delivery will receive immediate coverage. The payout system, powered by Simpaisa, is fully automated and eliminates the need for lengthy claim handling…

China Mobile’s held its Global Partner Conference in Guangzhou, China. Since 2013, annually China Mobile has been hosting the Global Partner Conference to showcase the latest achievements of the company and its partners in technological innovation and digital-intelligent transformation. At this year’s conference, Yang Jie, Chairman China Mobile delivered a keynote titled “Carbon-Silicon Symbiosis: Co-Creating the AI+ Era.” Inspired by its parent company, Zong aims to bring the “Chinese Solutions” showcased at the Conference to Pakistan, reinforcing its vision to becoming an Excellent Information Services & Technology Innovation Company. During its annual conference, China Mobile unveiled four major initiatives spanning…

PTCL Group, in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), announced the expansion of its flagship women empowerment initiative, Ba-Ikhtiar, during GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. The agreement was signed between Hatem Bamatraf, President and Group CEO, PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Nadir Gul Barech, CEO, PPAF, marking another milestone in PTCL Group’s commitment to inclusive development and digital empowerment across Pakistan.‘Ba-Ikhtiar’, a social initiative jointly piloted by PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) to empower 100 underprivileged women entrepreneurs in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is now being expanded to 23 flood-affected cities…

A critical global conversation on safeguarding and shaping the future of the next generation began today as the 13th International Conference on ‘Raising Children in Our Times,’ hosted by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED), opened in Karachi. Chief Guest Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Minister for Education and Culture, Sindh, who declared the proper raising of children to be the “fundamental challenge of our era”. He asserted that the future is built not in parliaments or factories, but in the “nurturing, protected, and enlightened spaces we create for our children today”. This urgency was echoed by Dr.…

realme just made compact cool again. With the launch of the realme 15T, the brand has redefined what a small phone can be: stylish, powerful, and smart. It’s a sleek powerhouse crafted for those who love one-hand comfort without compromising performance. In short, realme 15T looks great to small-screen lovers who still want flagship power in a pocket-sized design. Compact Yet Powerful – A New Standard for Style and Substance The realme 15T isn’t just another smartphone; it’s a statement against oversized flagships. Measuring just 7.79mm thin and weighing only 181 grams, it’s the segment’s only phone offering the slimmest…

Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been recognized as the ‘Best Place to Work’ in Pakistan’s banking industry at the Best Place to Work Pakistan Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious & celebrated awards in Pakistan’s HR fraternity. The awards are an initiative of the Pakistan Society of Human Resource Management (PSHRM), powered by Engage Consulting. The achievement reaffirms the Bank’s steadfast commitment to cultivating an enabling and inclusive organizational culture that nurtures talent, supports professional growth, and ensures a healthy work-life balance, thereby promoting employee satisfaction and well-being. Mobilink Bank received the award at a ceremony…

MG Pakistan proudly marks its fifth anniversary, celebrating five years of redefining automotive excellence and customer experience in Pakistan. To commemorate this milestone, MG Pakistan has launched its “5 Years of Setting Standards” campaign — a celebration of the brand’s journey and the strong community it has built over the years. As part of this celebration, MG is extending exclusive limited-time offers for its clients, including five years of free periodic maintenance (valued up to PKR 800,000) and 0% markup with interest-free financing on the Pakistan’s first locally assembled PHEV True Hybrid Electric. “Completing five successful years in Pakistan is…

Mohammad Amin Nejat, the OISC Accredited Immigration lawyer and graduate from the University of Birmingham, launched Nejat Immigration Ltd in 2024. He has been working in this field since 2020 and established the immigration law firm, which is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). The firm’s purpose is to provide clear and professional immigration and visa services across the UK. As the founder of Nejat Immigration Ltd and an OISC-regulated immigration lawyer, Mohammad Amin Nejat has played a central role in establishing the firm’s strong reputation in a remarkably short period. The company specialises in providing…