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Facebook is sharing its progress in rewarding creators who post original content on Facebook with greater reach and monetization, while deprioritizing unoriginal content. ● Facebook has updated its original content guidelines to give creators more clarity on how to get their work seen and recommended in Feed and Reels. ● Facebook is also testing enhancements to its content protection tool to help creators more quickly detect potential impersonation across the platforms and submit reports more easily. Over the past year, Meta has made Facebook Feed and Reels more relevant by cracking down on spammy content and making it harder for…

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, convened senior leaders from Pakistan’s banking, fintech and digital assets sectors to discuss how Pakistan can unlock the full potential of stable coins and digital assets in the country. Participants, including banks, fintechs and industry stakeholders, reached broad alignment on the importance of sustained collaboration, clear policy frameworks, and well‑governed pilot programs to unlock the benefits of digital payments while safeguarding financial stability. The round table was designed to explore how Pakistan can adopt emerging technologies to support financial inclusion, improve transparency, and enhance the efficiency of everyday payments. The discussion took place…

Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has reported progress in advancing women’s financial inclusion across Pakistan, with growth in women customers, increased financing for women entrepreneurs, and broader representation of women across its workforce and leadership structures. The Bank released data highlighting its progress over the years, showing how its efforts have supported greater financial inclusion and economic participation for women across Pakistan. Customers: Expanding Access to Banking and Finance At the Bank, women now hold 18% of Bank Alfalah’s total accounts, representing approximately 650,000 customers. In 2025, the Bank recorded a 12% increase in women account holders,…

Under the umbrella of the Punjab Family Planning Program (PFPP), led by the Health and Population Departments, Government of Punjab, the on-ground initiative “Behtar Qadam” is now actively underway to promote a “Nayi Soch”—a renewed way of thinking about family planning—across the country’s most populous province. Implemented in collaboration with partners Rayn and Riz Consulting, the outreach program does not impose choices; instead, it walks alongside families as a trusted partner in life. Through inclusive engagement with women and husbands, youth, extended families, community members, NGOs and community-based organizations, as well as religious scholars, the initiative is actively reaching communities…

Ortahisar, a historic village in the heart of Cappadocia, Türkiye’s enchanting “Land of Fairy Tales,” has officially joined the International Cittaslow (Slow Cities) Network, marking Türkiye’s 29th Cittaslow city, further strengthening its presence in the global slow-living movement, an important milestone in the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. Following an extensive preparation process, Ortahisar achieved a record-breaking evaluation score, recognising its efforts to protect heritage, support local traditions, and promote a slower, more mindful way of life. While commenting on the important milestone, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) representative said: ‘’Ortahisar becoming Türkiye’s 29th recognised member…

Pakistan’s leading digital streaming platform tapmad has announced the acquisition of exclusive Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) rights in Pakistan for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, along with exclusive global Video-on-Demand (VOD) rights for clips, highlights, and related digital content derived from the licensed broadcast feed. The rights have been secured through a strategic partnership with Walee, which holds the official media rights for PSL 11. Through this collaboration, tapmad will bring premium digital access to one of Pakistan’s most celebrated sporting events. Through its SVOD offering, tapmad will provide subscribers in Pakistan with a premium viewing experience featuring uninterrupted, ad-free…

TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand, embracing the true spirit of Ramadan, partnered with Alkhidmat Foundation to bring warmth, joy, and support to the children residing at Aghosh Home in Sheikhupura. Through this initiative, TCL highlighted its philosophy that #GreatnessBeginsWithSharing, using its resources to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the young residents. As part of this initiative, TCL hosted a series of iftar gatherings for a week at Aghosh Home, sharing the blessings of the holy month with the children and staff of the facility. The initiative created an atmosphere of celebration and togetherness, where the TCL…

AlphaX, a high performance on-chain cryptocurrency exchange committed to delivering a simplified, efficient and reliable trading experience, today announced that it has reached a daily trading volume of $100 million. Leveraging advanced technology and robust security measures, AlphaX has achieved this significant milestone in weeks since its debut in February, attracting users from over 60 countries. This remarkable growth underscores AlphaX’s solid financial and technical foundations and its ability to deliver a seamless trading experience. Designed for institutional-grade performance, AlphaX optimizes market-making algorithms to ensure deep liquidity, offering comprehensive coverage of 131 mainstream tokens and altcoins, offering up to 200x…

As the backbone of Pakistan’s energy landscape, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) continues to demonstrate resilience in managing the national supply chain. In response to the evolving geopolitical environment, the company has proactively optimized its operations to ensure that the nation’s energy needs are met with precision and reliability. PSO is aggressively building fuel stocks to insulate the national economy from global market volatility. Guided by the strategic directives of the Ministry of Energy, PSO is taking bold steps to fortify the country’s fuel supply lines. By leveraging its robust international procurement network and a streamlined logistics framework, PSO is successfully…

The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the austerity measures introduced by the Government of Pakistan in response to rising petroleum prices, while urging the authorities to immediately pass on the benefit of declining crude oil prices in the international market to consumers and the industrial sector. In a joint statement, PIBF Central President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat and Central Secretary General Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer said that the business community considers the government’s steps aimed at reducing expenditures and ensuring fiscal discipline as a positive development. They noted that the continuous increase in petroleum prices has significantly raised the cost…