Author: yasir

Pakistan’s fast-evolving SUV market is beginning to see a new layer of competition — not just between brands, but within the same global automotive groups. A case in point is the comparison emerging between the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV and the Jaecoo J7 two different brands under the umbrella of Chery, a Chinese automobile giant. At first glance, the two vehicles appear to target similar buyers — modern SUV customers looking for electrification, performance, and technology. But a closer look reveals a more nuanced reality as both vehicles are built on closely related platforms, share core engineering, and deliver near-identical…

CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, visited the CBD Walk and CBD Lake projects to review the ongoing development work and assess progress on-site. During the visit, he conducted a detailed inspection of both projects, reaffirming CBD Punjab’s commitment to timely and high-quality project delivery. CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin was accompanied by senior officials including Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Engineering Umar Hayat, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Architecture & Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, and project contractors. During the briefing, it was shared that construction work on CBD Walk is progressing ahead of schedule, while maintenance work is underway…

Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) urged the government and internet service providers to ensure uninterrupted and high-speed internet services across Pakistan to support the digitally-connected economy, including freelancers and gig economy workers nationwide. PAFLA Chairman Ibrahim Amin stated that persistent internet slowdowns are adversely affecting the productivity of freelancers and online workers with a significant contribution to the economy, including bringing in foreign exchange and helping reduce unemployment in the country. He highlighted that slow and interrupted internet connectivity, combined with frequent electricity outages, has significantly worsened working conditions for freelancers. As a result, many struggle to meet project deadlines, which…

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country has recently been recognized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, with the ‘Outstanding GTFP Issuing Bank in Sustainable Trade’ award at the 9th Global Trade Partner Meeting (GTPM) held in Lisbon, Portugal. The award was received by Meezan Bank’s Financial Institutions team at the conference, acknowledging the Bank’s strong commitment to advancing sustainable trade finance and promoting ethical financial practices. The award is conferred under IFC’s Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP), a major global initiative that supports cross-border…

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has announced the appointment of Mert Turgut as General Manager Pakistan, effective earlier this year. The appointment supports the company’s ongoing evolution as a standalone global ice cream business, focused on accelerating competitive growth, improving productivity, and re-investing in its brands and capabilities. Mert brings more than 15 years of experience across consumer goods and ice cream, including a progression of leadership roles within Unilever’s global ice cream operations. His career spans diverse markets, including Turkey and Morocco, and includes prior experience in Pakistan, where he led a successful transformation of the Wall’s business. Since…

Q1 2026 Highlights: Pakistan, April 20, 2026 – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today released its Q1 2026 review, highlighting momentum across its AI-driven, Tradfi ecosystem. The quarter was defined by the launch of the BingX TradFi Market and continued expansion of the BingX AI suite, alongside strong user feedback to its VIP program enhancements. In Q1, BingX officially launched its TradFi Market, marking a significant step in bridging traditional finance and crypto trading. The platform now supports over 100 TradFi assets across commodities, forex, stocks, and indices. At its peak during the quarter, TradFi trading accounted…

At a time when Pakistan’s energy landscape was undergoing a notable shift toward renewable sources, global solar manufacturer LONGi convened its largest-ever summit in the country, bringing together industry stakeholders to discuss the future trajectory of the solar market. The “LONGi Unite and Transform Summit 2026,” held in Lahore, came amid growing demand for reliable and cost-effective energy solutions across both industrial and residential sectors. The event was positioned as a platform to examine emerging trends and outlined a forward-looking market framework for solar adoption in Pakistan. Industry observers noted that the timing of the summit aligned with a broader…

During the visit of Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani to the Chamber, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) elaborated its key tax recommendations for the Federal Budget 2026–27, developed through extensive member consultations. Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General, Tax Policy Office (TPO), also participated virtually. The engagement formed part of the Ministry of Finance’s ongoing budget formulation process and the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue’s consultations with industry stakeholders. The Minister of State welcomed input from foreign investors and highlighted the importance of sustained stakeholder engagement to support growth, broaden the…

Lahore witnessed a powerful show of unity as over 1500 participants gathered at Park Avenue for the inaugural Run for Inclusion (R4I) – the city’s first-ever night run dedicated to advancing awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). More than just a sporting event, Run for Inclusion brought together families, corporate teams, fitness communities, and advocates in a shared commitment to build a more accessible and inclusive society. Participants took part in 1KM, 5KM, and 10KM categories, with the 1KM unified walk emerging as a defining moment, symbolizing collective participation in celebration of neurodivergent and neurotypical communities. “This platform is about…

The official launching ceremony of Modern Premier League (MPL) Season 3 was successfully held at the Al Kawthar University Auditorium, Karachi, bringing together leading hospitals, healthcare professionals, organizers, sponsors, and members of the media in a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and professional collaboration. In his welcome address, Mr. Taleeque ul Karim, Sports Manager of the The Modern Hospital warmly received participating hospital teams and distinguished guests while highlighting the vision and objectives of MPL Season 3 as a platform promoting teamwork, wellness, and inter-hospital engagement through healthy sporting competition. He also acknowledged the valuable contributions of sponsors and supporting…