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TikTok removed more than 23.2 million (23,243,711) videos in Pakistan between Apriland June 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, according to its Q2 2026 Community GuidelinesEnforcement Report. Globally, the platform removed over 188.2 million videos during the same period. The report provides an overview of TikTok’s enforcement efforts during the quarter, including data on content removals and account actions in Pakistan and worldwide.In Pakistan, the video removal rate stood at 1.1%. Of these, 99.7% were detected and taken down proactively,while 94.5% were taken down within 24 hours of posting. Meanwhile, 519,075 videos were restored followingfurther review.Globally, automated detection technologies accounted…

HBL Microfinance Bank Limited (HBL MfB) has taken a significant step towards its journey of financial inclusion, with the launch of its Islamic Banking operations, marked by the inauguration of the Bank’s first Islamic Banking branch in Timergara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the grant of an Islamic Banking licence by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Through Islamic Banking operations, the bank extends its access to the Shariah-compliant financial solutions for individuals, micro-entrepreneurs, farmers and communities, who prefer banking services that are aligned with the Islamic principles. On the occasion, Mr. Amir Khan, President & CEO, HBL Microfinance Bank, said, “The…

Tetra Pak Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan today recognised Crescent Model Girls High School, Lahore, for collecting 173 kg of used beverage cartons under their joint Recycling Awareness Project. As the Central Region winner, the school received furniture made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons, showing students how used packaging can be turned into useful products. The school’s collection of approximately 12,110 used beverage cartons was recognised at a ceremony on Thursday, 29 October 2026, where furniture awarded for its recycling efforts was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting. The ceremony featured a recap of the school’s carton collection efforts, a short quiz with Tetra…

JS Bank Limited (PSX: JSBL) today announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, reporting Profit Before Tax of PKR 8.932 billion, up 58% compared to PKR 5.665 billion for the corresponding period last year. Profit After Tax grew by 67% to PKR 4.300 billion from PKR 2.569 billion, while Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to PKR 2.10 from PKR 1.25. JS Bank maintained strong balance sheet momentum, with total assets growing by 12% to PKR 733.719 billion, compared to PKR 655.636 billion at December 2025. Total deposits increased by 10% to PKR 598.123 billion from…

Spotify announced its Third Quarter 2026 earnings, growing to 306 million Premium Subscribers, with growth across every region, and reaching 788 million Monthly Active Users.The quarter delivered Gross Margin and Operating Income ahead of expectations, while Spotify continued to add value for listeners, artists, creators, and authors, including the expansion of Audiobooks to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026.Notable highlights from the Q3 2026 results include:● Premium Subscribers grew 9% Y/Y to 306 million● Monthly Active Users (MAUs) rose by 11% Y/Y to 788 million● Total Revenue increased 16% Y/Y (14% Y/Y constant currency*) to €5.0 billion●…

The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 (PMIF26) will be held on November 12–13 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad, bringing together policymakers, local and international mining executives, investors, financial institutions and technical experts to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals sector. Organised by the Government of Pakistan and endorsed by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the forum is Pakistan’s flagship platform for connecting the country’s mineral potential with global investment, expertise and technology. Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) is the founding partner. Building on the momentum of PMIF25, this year’s forum will focus on translating dialogue…

For the better part of a decade, OLED has dominated the premium television conversation. Its ability to switch individual pixels off entirely, producing absolute black and an essentially infinite contrast ratio, made it the benchmark for anyone seeking a high-end display experience. It earned that reputation. But it has now met the limits of what its underlying physics will allow. OLED’s organic light-emitting materials degrade over time. Peak brightness reduces. Colour accuracy shifts. Static on-screen elements, including game interfaces, news tickers and streaming menus, can leave permanent impressions on panels used extensively for those content types. Lifespan runs to approximately…

The central president of Pak International Business Forum (PIBF), Dr Mushtaq Mangat, and its central secretary general, Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer, have expressed concern over the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to increase the policy rate from 11.5 per cent to 12 per cent, warning that higher interest rates could adversely affect business activity, industrial production, investment and the services sector. In a joint statement, the PIBF leaders said the increase in the policy rate would raise borrowing costs for businesses, potentially increasing production expenses, discouraging fresh investment and slowing industrial expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could face…

Mari Energies Limited and Engro Fertilizers Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help farmers improve crop yields and incomes through better access to quality agricultural inputs and balanced nutrient use, alongside community development initiatives. The collaboration will combine Mari Energies’ experience in community development across its areas of operation with Engro Fertilizers’ agricultural expertise. It establishes a framework for the companies to jointly plan, implement and review programmes for farmers and local communities. Agricultural initiatives will focus on improving access to quality inputs and promoting informed nutrient management practices to support farm productivity and livelihoods. The partnership…

The Company achieved revenue growth of 10.1% during the first nine months of 2026over the same period last year. Revenue reached PKR 88.4 billion compared to PKR 80.2 billionlast year. This performance was driven by favorable portfolio mix, emphasis on in-marketexecution, selective brand investment and route-to-market fundamentals. Alongside strongdelivery, ongoing efficiency initiatives across sourcing and manufacturing translated into grossmargin expansion of 400 bps and operating profit growth of 53.3% versus the same period lastyear.The packaged milk market continues to face an uneven playing field, driven by the 18% salestax imposed on UHT milk in July 2024. Loose milk, which remains…