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The 11th MCAP-BNU International Media Conference concluded at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore, bringing together academics, journalists, policymakers, and media professionals from Pakistan and abroad to deliberate on critical challenges facing contemporary media and communication. Jointly organized by the Media and Communication Academic Professionals (MCAP) and Beaconhouse National University (BNU), the two-day international conference focused on the theme “Reclaiming Hope: Media, Activism & Social Justice” addressing the growing need for ethical journalism, inclusive narratives, and regional media cooperation in an era of rapid digital transformation. The conference was inaugurated by Dr Moeed Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, Beaconhouse National University, along with …

Najmi Healing Energy, an Islamic spiritual-scientific healing method, was first introduced through the book Najmi Shifai Tawanai (Najmi Healing Energy) authored by Dr. Syed Shahzad Ali Najmi. The book was originally published in Urdu in July 2013 by Al-Sehat Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan. In response to growing international interest, the work has now been released in several major global languages. The Russian edition was published on November 17, 2025, by Najmi International, Moscow, Russia. The German edition was released on July 10, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, while the English edition was published on July 2, 2025, in Denver, USA. All editions of the book are available free of charge online for study and to promote the dissemination of knowledge…

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking cross-border service for its UAE-based Pakistani customers. For the first time, the bank’s Pakistani customers living in the UAE can now open accounts with Mashreq Pakistan fully remotely, enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer money instantly – all through the Mashreq UAE mobile app. The new digital service is available to Pakistani nationals who hold an account with Mashreq UAE. It eliminates the need for physical documents or in-person visits to branches in Pakistan, replacing the traditional manual account-opening process…

Pakistani freelancers generated over $500 million in foreign exchange earnings during the first half of the current financial year 2025-26, reflecting the growing strength of the country’s digital economy and the expanding global demand for Pakistan’s skilled workforce. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the export receipts earned by freelancers of computer and information services increased to $557 million during the period of July to December 2025 as compared to $352 million foreign exchange earned by freelancers’ community during a similar period of the last financial year, showing a staggering 58 percent year-on-year growth. The…

United Bank Limited (UBL) has successfully executed a PKR 20billion Interest Rate Swap (IRS) transaction with a subsidiary of Engro, one of Pakistan’sleading conglomerates. This landmark deal further strengthens UBL’s position at theforefront of Pakistan’s developing derivatives and risk management market, following itshistoric PKR 75 billion IRS transaction earlier this year — the largest such transactionever concluded in the country.The latest transaction enables Engro to effectively hedge interest rate risk on its long-term local currency exposure, enhancing cash flow visibility and reinforcing its financialrisk management framework. The deal reflects growing corporate confidence insophisticated treasury solutions and signals continued momentum in…

The Little Art successfully concluded the two-day exhibition of the 18th ArtBeat National Child Art Competition and Exhibition at the Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery, National College of Arts today. The exhibition was inaugurated on Friday, 13 February 2026, by Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri, Vice Chancellor of the National College of Arts, in the presence of young artists, educators, families, and members of the creative community. This year, ArtBeat 18 invited children from across Pakistan to respond to three themes: Images of Nature, Spring in Pakistan, and Beyond the Stars. The project received thousands of artworks from over 500 schools across…

Ajoka Theatre captivated audiences on the inaugural day of the Faiz International Festival at Alhamra Hall 02 with its acclaimed production Dara. Performed before a jam-packed hall, the powerful staging and evocative performances drew sustained and heartfelt applause from the audience, setting a compelling artistic and intellectually vibrant tone for the festival’s opening proceedings.Written and directed by Shahid Nadeem, Dara revisits the historic rivalry between Mughal princes Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb, sons of Emperor Shah Jahan, exploring the contrasting worldviews that shaped the political, cultural, and intellectual landscape of the subcontinent. A regular presence at the Faiz International Festival, Ajoka Theatre continues to bring socially and…

The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) and the United Nations University (UNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Indus AI Week 2026 to accelerate Project GovAI, a Digital Micro-Learning & Upskilling Program for Civil/Public Servants. Coordinated by UNU-EGOV, the collaboration will draw on experts across the UNU system, including UNU-IAS (Tokyo, Japan), UNU-MERIT (Maastricht, the Netherlands) and the UNU Institute in Macao, among others. GovAI is designed to help enable the AI upskilling of 1+ million Pakistani civil servants by 2028. This supports PDA’s leadership role in Pakistan’s five-year Digital Master Plan by focusing on the capability layer needed to…

The Chief Executive Officer of Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited CBD NSIT City, Pakistan’s first and largest IT city, to review the pace and quality of ongoing construction work at the landmark project. During the detailed site inspection, the CEO CBD Punjab assessed progress on various development components and evaluated the standards being maintained across the project. A key focus of the visit was the inspection of finishing materials for the Public Realm. He thoroughly examined samples of tiles, granite, planters, streetlights, and pathway lighting to ensure that only premium-quality materials are utilized in line with…

IBA Karachi is launching its Executive MBA program in Islamabad to serve senior leaders across Pakistan’s northern regions, including the federal capital, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and adjacent areas. Beginning September 2026, the IBA Executive MBA in Islamabad will deliver the same AACSB-accredited curriculum, faculty, and standards as its Karachi program while serving executives who cannot relocate. The program targets mid- to senior-level professionals with 5+ years of experience in management or leadership roles who are seeking to transition from operational management to strategic leadership roles. “The IBA makes a major intervention in Islamabad, focusing on the huge…