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Pakistan has achieved a significant public health milestone with the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) passing a national standard that limits industrially produced trans fats to less than 2% of total fat across all food categories. This landmark decision aligns Pakistan with international best practices that limit the use of industrially produced trans fatty acids in the food supply chain. Trans fats are a harmful compound used in foods including fried foods, margarine, and commercial baked goods that increases the risk of heart attack and deaths. Every day, millions of people consume trans fats in their diet without knowing it. The approval of this new standard is the result of a collective effort between governmental and non-governmental organizations working in…
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) has invited leading marketing firms, real estate agencies, property consultants, independent sales professionals and established channel partners to come on board as authorised sales partners for Celestia IT & Office Tower, a landmark commercial development in Pakistan premiere and largest IT city CBD NSIT City. Located adjacent to DHA Phase 6 and 7, Celestia IT & Office Tower is set to emerge as one of Punjab’s most advanced IT and commercial destinations. The project features a state-of-the-art central HVAC system, a modern digital…
The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has announced that it will actively participate in the upcoming elections of Chambers of Commerce and Industry across Pakistan. In this regard, PIBF President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat has appointed Syed Umairuddin as the Head of the Chamber Liaison Committee. He will be responsible for coordinating with chambers nationwide and overseeing the Forum’s election-related activities. Dr. Mushtaq Mangat stated that PIBF would contest the chamber elections across the country with full commitment and would strive to bring forward a leadership capable of effectively representing the business community and addressing the challenges faced by trade and…
Chery Master Pakistan has rolled off the locally assembled Tiggo 7 PHEV, adding a third plug-in hybrid SUV to its Pakistan portfolio and strengthening its presence in the country’s growing new energy vehicle segment. With the addition of Tiggo 7 PHEV, the company now has three locally assembled PHEV SUVs in production, including Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV. The lineup covers the C, D and E-SUV segments, making it one of the most extensive locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUV portfolios currently available in Pakistan. The development follows the earlier line-off of Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV,…
Strengthening capacities on GBV case Management in Pakistan Day Two Advances Institutionalisation, Mentorship, and a Sustainable National Alumni Network for GBV Case Management. The Two-Day National Conference “Connected for Care,” convened in Islamabad Best Western Hotel by Ministry of Human Rights with the technical support from Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and UNFPA Pakistan and the generous funding from the development partners the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and the Embassy of the Netherlands, concluded in Islamabad on 23 June 2026. The first day had set a clear mandate: high-level speakers from the Ministry of Human Rights, UNFPA Pakistan, and…
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an inquiry into the alleged spread of false and misleading information targeting easypaisa bank limited across social media and digital platforms over the past two weeks. The complaint was filed by Mr Naresh Kumar Aruwani, Head of Country Litigation at easypaisa bank limited, seeking legal action against individuals accused of creating and amplifying content aimed at undermining public confidence in the bank. Commenting on the matter, Mr Naresh Kumar Aruwani stated that the deliberate spread of false information against a regulated financial institution not only harms the institution but also risks…
The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has submitted a letter to the Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan, proposing a comprehensive six-point agenda aimed at significantly enhancing bilateral trade, investment, energy cooperation and economic integration between the two neighboring countries. In the letter, PIBF President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat and Secretary General Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer emphasized that Pakistan and Iran enjoy longstanding historical, cultural, religious and geographical ties, yet bilateral trade remains far below its true potential. They urged both governments to take practical and strategic steps to unlock new opportunities for economic cooperation and regional connectivity. The PIBF leadership proposed that…
Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that that the youth going abroad for employment would not merely be workers but ambassadors of Pakistan. Speaking at a ceremony held in Lahore in honour of 135 youth departing for Saudi Arabia under the Parwaaz card initiative, CM said that providing quality vocational training to the youth of Punjab is her dream, which is being transformed into reality by Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) under the supervision of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Department (SD&ED), Punjab Taskforce on Skill Development Chairman Adnan Afzal Chattha, and Secretary SD&ED Nadir Chattha. The ceremony was attended…
Following their announcement as Spotify EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors for Q2 2026 earlier this quarter, the Sabri Sisters were featured on Spotify’s iconic Times Square billboard in New York City on June 17, joining a growing list of Pakistani women artists showcased on a global stage through the EQUAL program. Torchbearers of a legendary musical legacy and breaking stereotypes in a genre traditionally dominated by men, the breakout duo of Sanam and Anamta Sabri is bridging the gap between spiritual traditions and contemporary sounds. Nieces of the legendary late Amjad Sabri and direct descendants of the iconic Sabri Brothers, the Sabri Sisters first made headlines in 2017 when they released…
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Tuesday announced the successful commencement of gas production from the Sahito-1 discovery well in the Lower Goru Formation (Massive Sand) within the Khewari Exploration Licence located in Khairpur district, Sindh. The gas discovery at Sahito-1 was announced on March 26, 2026. The well is currently producing 6.0 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas. Production is expected to increase progressively following the planned expansion of surface facilities. To facilitate early monetisation of the discovery, OGDC has laid a 6-inch, 5-kilometre flowline connecting the well to the Suleman Gathering Facility for…