Author: yasir

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its digital evolution as it prepares for the commercial rollout of 5G. While it is often described in terms of speed and latency, 5G’s true significance lies in its economic impact. For a country of over 240 million people, the introduction of 5G has the potential to reshape consumer markets, unlock new revenue streams, and accelerate Pakistan’s transition toward a digital economy. Globally, 5G holds the promise of generating trillions of dollars in economic output over the next decade. For Pakistan, even a modest acceleration in digital productivity could have a positive macroeconomic…

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has launched its latest initiative under the “Ride to Donate” program in collaboration with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a non-profit dedicated to providing quality education to underprivileged children across Pakistan. The campaign enables users to donate their inDrive loyalty points directly through the app, so every ride contributes to educating TCF students. To mark the launch, an art competition was organised at TCF schools, where students illustrated their dreams through vibrant drawings that showcased future aspirations, such as becoming teachers, builders, and change makers in their community. Awais Saeed, Country Manager of…

Infinix announced its plans to integrate the cutting-edge Snapdragon® platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. across smartphones and broader product categories. Through its work with Qualcomm Technologies on system-level optimizations, Infinix aims to achieve deeper integration of chipset capabilities within Infinix’s product portfolio, delivering an enhanced and more seamless user experience. Models in the upcoming NOTE 60 SERIES will mark the first time Snapdragon mobile platforms power Infinix smartphones. This launch represents a significant step in Infinix’s core platform strategy and an important milestone for the brand. By integrating the renowned Snapdragon system-on-a-chip solutions into select models, the NOTE 60 SERIES…

In a move that sets a new benchmark for delivery reliability in Pakistan’s automotive sector, MG Motor Pakistan has begun delivering its highly anticipated MG U9 pickup trucks ahead of the originally committed timeline. The first batch of MGU9 vehicles was officially handed over to customers in mid-February, several weeks earlier than the previously announced late-February delivery window. The early handover reflects the company’s strong focus on operational reliability and its commitment to placing customers at the center of every decision. In an industry where delivery timelines often shift due to supply chain pressures and logistical constraints, the early arrival…

ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Knowledge Platform (Private) Limited, an education technology company, to explore opportunities for expanding financial access and education-focused services for schools, teachers, parents, and students across Pakistan. The collaboration establishes a framework through which both organizations will work together to design and promote financial solutions tailored to the education ecosystem. These solutions may include education financing options for families, earned wage access facilities for teachers and school staff, and financing support for school owners to upgrade technology infrastructure and operational capacity. As education institutions increasingly adopt digital tools and…

Chief Executive Officer of CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of major development projects. During the meeting, the CEO CBD Punjab issued clear directives to further accelerate the pace of work across all sites, stressing that every project must be completed within the stipulated timelines while maintaining world-class construction standards. The meeting was attended by Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif Babar, and Director Architecture & Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, along with senior officials from NESPAK and representatives of the relevant contracting firms. During the session,…

Pakistan’s energy transition stands at a decisive inflection point. Over the past decade, the country has expanded rooftop solar, wind capacity in Sindh, and hydropower generation. Yet the structural flaw in our power system remains unchanged: we generate clean electricity during the day but burn imported fossil fuels at night to meet peak demand. This imbalance is not merely technical — it is fiscal. In FY 2023–24, Pakistan’s fossil fuel import bill accounted for roughly 10.6% of GDP and nearly one-third of total imports. A significant portion of this expenditure is driven by expensive evening peak generation, primarily LNG-based plants…

BYD today unveiled the 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology, directly addressing two of the most persistent obstacles for electric vehicles: slow charging speeds and poor low-temperature charging performance. With these breakthroughs, BYD sets a new world record for charging speed, going from 10% to 70% State of Charge (SOC) in just 5 minutes, meanwhile reaching 97% in only 9 minutes. Even in extreme low temperatures, such as -30°C, the charging duration from 20% to 97% increases by merely 3 minutes compared to room temperature. BYD announced its infrastructure roadmap, with plans to construct 20,000 FLASH Charging Stations…

On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Novo Nordisk and the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) came together to highlight the urgent need for coordinated action to address obesity as a growing public health priority in Pakistan. The joint engagement, held at the Ministry’s premises on 4 March 2026, was attended by Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Federal State Minister for Health, H.E. Maja Mortensen, Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh, Secretary MoNHSRC, Dr Abdul Wali Khan, DG Health, Hasnain Ahmad, Head of Public Affairs, Novo Nordisk, and other senior officials from the Ministry, Embassy…

TCL, Pakistan’s leading consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of its SaveIN Series Air Conditioner, a smart, energy-efficient cooling solution engineered specifically to address the growing burden of rising electricity bills on Pakistani households and businesses. With electricity prices continuing to climb and peak summer bills becoming increasingly unaffordable for middle-income consumers, TCL has responded with a cooling solution that delivers powerful performance without the heavy energy cost. The SaveIN Series embodies a single, clear promise: Smart Cooling, Smart Savings. The SaveIN Series runs on TCL’s T-AI Energy Saving chip, think of it as a brain inside your AC…