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The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has welcomed the launch of the latest UK government’s report, by the British High Commission, on Pakistan’s Intellectual Property (IP) regime, noting that its findings strongly validate the Chamber’s longstanding call for urgent IP enforcement reforms. The report, developed by the UK Intellectual Property Office and the Department for Business & Trade, highlights that IP enforcement remains Pakistan’s one of the greatest challenges, with copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting costing the economy an estimated £2.2 billion (approximately Rs 800 billion) in 2023 alone. British Deputy High Commissioner Karachi, Lance Domm, stated:…

As part of its strategic vision to propel the Asian entrepreneurial landscape and expand opportunities within tech-driven entrepreneurial cultures and diverse economic sectors, ICCD successfully concluded the second edition of the Best of Entrepreneurship Series in Asia (BOE Asia 2025), on September 24, 2025, at Karachi Expo Centre, on the sidelines of the 26th ITCN Asia. The event brought together leading policymakers, business leaders and innovators to explore how technology is reshaping entrepreneurship and fueling economic growth across Asia. Discussions also spotlighted the vital role of bridging gaps in Pakistan’s digital accessibility and innovation to ensure broader participation in the…

Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted the Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2025 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi, on 18th September 2025, drawing a large turnout of students, parents, and academic professionals from across Pakistan. The event showcased 12 leading Malaysian universities offering world-class degree programs, scholarships, and professional development opportunities. Representatives provided detailed guidance on admissions, visa procedures, campus life, and future career prospects, giving students a complete roadmap for studying in Malaysia. The Expo was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, who praised the deep-rooted cultural and educational relations between Malaysia and Pakistan and…

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) proudly celebrates another prestigious recognition by receiving the UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution – Marketing Promotion. The award was presented by Mr. Nadeem Haroon, Country Head UPI (Pakistan, Qatar, Bahrain & Afghanistan) to Mr. Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO, NBP. The achievement was celebrated in the presence of senior NBP leadership, including Mr. Adnan Nasir, SEVP/Chief Digital Officer; Mr. Fouad Farrukh, SEVP/Group Chief, Aitemaad Islamic Banking; Mr. Faisal Ahmed Topra, SEVP, Retail Banking; Mr. Imran Farooqui, SEVP/Group Chief Operations; and Mr. Nabeel Aslam, SVP/Wing Head – Cards. From UnionPay International, Mr. Kashif Ali,…

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, concluded its first-ever BingX OnTour Meetup in Pakistan, held in Karachi on September 20, 2025. This milestone reinforced BingX’s commitment to building stronger connections with traders, enthusiasts, and influencers in one of the fastest-growing crypto communities. The BingX OnTour – Karachi Meetup brought together over 200 participants, including top traders, industry experts, and key opinion leaders (KOLs). Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of engaging conversations, valuable insights, and networking opportunities — all while taking part in exclusive giveaways and receiving official BingX merchandise. The event also featured interactive activities over hi-tea, fostering…

Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has crossed PKR 100 Billion (USD 350 Million) in Assets Under Management (AUMs) in under six months of launch of its first fund in April 2025. This remarkable achievement makes Lucky Investments the only AMC in Pakistan’s history that has achieved this landmark feat. Since inception, the company has received overwhelming response from both institutional and retail investors across the country. Commenting on this milestone, Mohammad Shoaib, CFA, CEO of Lucky Investments, said: “We are grateful to Allah (SWT) and to our valued investors for making this milestone possible. With their trust, we’ve reached PKR…

The Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC) is an annual feature, and its 9th edition is being held on Oct 7-9, 2025, in Karachi. The Annual Microfinance Conference 9 (AMC-9), themed “Renaissance of Microfinance”, is being organised jointly by the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN), in collaboration with UNIDO-PAIDAR. It will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, regulators including State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) & Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), development partners including World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), and innovators, to collectively explore strategic pathways for revitalizing the sector and enhancing its role in inclusive and sustainable growth. AMC-9 shall feature dynamic formats…

Viper, a local PC brand, has been ranked Pakistan’s No. 1 PCbrand by unit shipments in Q2 2025, according to the IDC Pakistan PCMarket Executive Summary. Building on this momentum, Viper hascommenced local manufacturing. A significant step in the national“Made in Pakistan” drive.“Becoming Pakistan’s top PC brand while beginning local manufacturingis more than a business milestone, it’s a signal that Pakistanitechnology can lead at home and compete abroad,” said Khushnood Aftab,CEO, Viper Technology. “We’re scaling responsibly, strengtheningsupply chains, and creating value where it matters: in jobs, skills,and innovation.”Local manufacturing reduces reliance on fully built imports, easingpressure on FX reserves through…

THAAP recently hosted an engaging and thought-provoking talk titled “Culture and Development: The Chinese Path”, delivered by Engr. Siddiq-ur-Rehman Rana, with participation from his daughter scholar Bimal Rehman. The session attracted leading academics, intellectuals, and development practitioners, sparking an insightful discussion on how Pakistan can learn from China’s extraordinary journey of transformation. Engr. Siddiq-ur-Rehman Rana traced China’s remarkable progress over the last eight decades, from a war-torn nation in 1949 to becoming the world’s second-largest economy and a global technological leader by 2025. In contrast, he pointed out, Pakistan’s development has been uneven and slower, marked by frequent political upheavals,…

Ali Qasim, 37, is an entrepreneur who runs a marketing agency in Karachi. But beyond his day-to-day work, he is also a passionate podcaster, sharing his thoughts and conversations as a side project. His channel has steadily grown and now attracts nearly 2,000 followers on YouTube, a milestone that motivates him to keep creating. In the past, Qasim relied on rented studios far from his home to record his episodes. Each session cost between PKR 10,000 and 15,000 per hour, while the editing charges are separate and producing a single episode often required three to four hours of studio time.…