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Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA) and several other public health advocates have expressed serious concern over the proposed reconstitution of food standards development committees under the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), particularly at a time when critical decisions affecting food safety, nutrition, and public health are under consideration.The agenda for the 48th meeting of the National Standards Committee on Agriculture and Food (NSCAF), scheduled for October 12, 2026, includes a proposal to reconstitute technical committees. The meeting is also expected to address critical issues, including revisions to food labelling and nutrition standards, food additives, vitamin D fortification, tobacco…

Meezan Bank has approved 6,880 housing finance cases worth approximately Rs49 billion under the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program – Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA) Scheme, with 1,000 families receiving financing totalling Rs7.34 billion as of September 30, 2026. The bank has received more than 27,800 applications worth approximately Rs179 billion through its own network and the PHA portal, reflecting demand for affordable housing finance. Of these, 13,474 applications amounting to Rs100.7 billion were received through the bank’s network, while another 14,397 applications worth Rs78.65 billion came through the PHA network. The scheme provides Pakistani families access to Shariah-compliant housing financing…

Binance’s AI-driven risk systems helped protect more than 8 million users and prevent approximately US$4.6 billion in potential losses during the first half of 2026, as the company expanded the use of artificial intelligence across security, anti-fraud and compliance operations. Binance said its systems intercepted millions of scam and phishing attempts, blacklisted more than 42,000 malicious addresses and issued over 14,000 real-time risk warnings daily. The company currently operates more than 100 AI models, with AI handling 80–90% of real-time risk decisions while human analysts remain involved in complex and high-risk cases. AI is also being used across identity verification,…

Chery Master Offers PKR 1.29 Million Upfront Savings on Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid AWD Chery Master Pakistan is giving customers more than just a better way to drive. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is Pakistan’s best-value 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV, combining AWD capability, six driving modes, premium comfort, advanced technology and strong performance. With the applicable sales tax on PHEVs nearly doubling, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is now available at PKR 10,999,000 against its original price of PKR 12,289,000, giving customers an upfront saving of PKR 1.29 million under the Limited Stock Price Lock Offer. The offer…

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), the manufacturers of New Holland tractors in Pakistan, has entered the Uzbek market with the delivery of its first export consignment and the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AgroTech Klaster, a company within the Uzavtosanoat JSC, Uzbekistan’s leading automotive and industrial manufacturing hub. The MoU was signed in Tashkent by Mr Yasin Seker, Chief Executive Officer of AGTL, and Mr. Ulugbek Matkarimov, General Director of AgroTech Klaster, during a visit by AGTL’s senior delegation to Uzbekistan. It brings the two companies together in long-term collaboration across business development, technology exchange, agricultural mechanization…

In Pakistan findings from 2020 show there were around 26million people living with vision impairment. Yet an increase ininvestment could generate US$ 709 million in economic benefits for thecountry. To mark World Sight Day on 8 October, international developmentorganisation Sightsavers organised a range of activities through itseye health programmes. These include providing eye care services atnon-formal education schools in Islamabad, with a focus on vision andhearing screening alongside general health assessments; communityawareness walks promoting eye health; eye screening services fortruckers in Lahore throughout October; and awareness sessions inschools, where children were also invited to create their own “eyecreations.” These activities…

foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, has deepened its multi-year strategic partnership with HBL, the country’s largest private bank. The expanded collaboration is part of the next phase of a long-standing alliance, combining foodpanda’s digital platform reach with HBL’s banking ecosystem to deliver tailored financial products and digital payment solutions for Pakistan’s youth. As Pakistan’s consumer landscape rapidly evolves, digital channels have transitioned from a convenient alternative to an everyday lifestyle default. Digital payment adoption on foodpanda has steadily grown, with nearly half of all orders now made through online payments. This shift is reflected alongside foodpanda’s sustained momentum across…

The growth of Mini LED has made the technology name increasingly familiar to television buyers. But as adoption expands, the label itself tells only part of the story. Mini LED describes the light source used behind an LCD panel. It does not explain how that light is arranged, divided or controlled. Those implementation choices can have a meaningful influence on contrast, black-level performance, highlight control and the visibility of blooming in challenging scenes. As the category matures, consumers therefore need a clearer way to understand what sits behind the Mini LED name. From presence to performance That is why the…

TikTok announced a series of new measures designed to help people identify,understand and engage responsibly with AI-generated content, including expanded AI literacy resources,enhanced detection systems targeting AI-generated spam, and a deeper partnership with the Coalition forContent Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA).The updates build on TikTok’s ongoing work to support the responsible and transparent use of artificialintelligence across the platform, while helping protect authentic creators and giving people greaterunderstanding and control over their experiences with AI-generated content.As part of the latest measures, TikTok is expanding its AI literacy initiatives through new educational resources,an in-app learning hub and continued investment in expert organisations…

Zong, Pakistan’s Leading Technology Services Enterprise, is taking 5Gbeyond the smartphone and into the Pakistani home with the launch of Z HomeFi – Pakistan’s first5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) home broadband service, ushering a new era of future-ready,technology-led connectivity.Z HomeFi marks another milestone in Zong’s journey to transform connectivity into technology-ledservices, translating next-generation 5G innovation into a simple, accessible and customer-centrichome broadband experience. By removing the need for fibre installation, fixed-line infrastructureand complex installations, Z HomeFi gives households greater flexibility and convenience whiledelivering high-speed, reliable connectivity designed around the evolving needs of today’s digitallyconnected consumers.Z HomeFi is available across Pakistan’s…