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OPPO, a global leader in smartphone devices, is excited to announce the launch of the OPPO A6 4G in Pakistan, now available for pre-order. With its long-lasting battery, powerful multitasking capabilities, and advanced AI camera, the OPPO A6 4G comes with a 2-year warranty, reflecting OPPO’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality smartphones to its users. Power That Lasts All Day – Charge Once, Use Two Days With a massive 7000mAh battery, the OPPO A6 4G only needs one charge to last up to two days. Stream videos, browse social media, or game without worrying about running out of power. Thanks…

Sabiha Anees Trading Enterprise and Shinhwa Interglobal Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the recently held FoodAg 2025 exhibition, demonstrating their shared interest in evaluating future export and market development opportunities for Pakistan’s premium frozen food brands TRB Peetza Hour and GRIN. The MoU was signed by Mr. Muhammad Ali Ashraf, National Sales Manager at Sabiha Anees, and Mr. Shin Kyeon Min, CEO of Shinhwa Interglobal. The agreement initiates a cooperative dialogue to assess market potential, regulatory frameworks, product fit, and distribution structures required for introducing Pakistani frozen foods to South Korea. This MoU is an expression of…

The IGHD Annual Conference on Climate Change and the Built Environment concluded today after two days of high-level scientific presentations, policy dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s resilience to the climate crisis. Hosted by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) in collaboration with Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Pakistan, the conference brought together experts in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, public health, urban planning, and policy to examine how Pakistan can best protect itself in a rapidly changing world. Throughout the conference, presenters shared new evidence on rising sea levels along Karachi’s coastline, climate-resilient…

The Asian Productivity Organization’s international conference on Green Productivity 2.0 (GP 2.0), jointly organised by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), the National Productivity Organisation Pakistan (NPO), Federal Ministry of Industries & Production, concluded successfully at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The two-day event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, international experts, academics, and development practitioners from 21 Asian Productivity Organization (APO) member economies, with more than 80 foreign delegates participating, marking one of Pakistan’s most prominent international forums on sustainable industrial transformation. The conference featured high-level plenaries, expert keynotes, and sector-focused discussions aligned with the advanced GP…

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and LOLC Microfinance Bank have signed an agreement to provide comprehensive cloud services through PTCL Smart Cloud. The partnership will leverage PTCL’s advanced infrastructure and platform solutions to provide LOLC with scalable, secure technology to support its growing microfinance operations across Pakistan. Farooq Rashid, Chief Executive Officer, LOLC Microfinance Bank, and Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, signed the agreement at a ceremony in Islamabad. The signing was witnessed by senior executives from LOLC Microfinance Bank, including Ilsam Awfer, Chief Operating Officer, Nizar Ali Momnani, Chief Commercial Officer, and Faraz…

Airblue, Pakistan’s leading private airline, has officially launched its new international route connecting Islamabad to Dammam, strengthening air travel links between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The bi-weekly flight operation will run every Thursday and Saturday, offering passengers greater convenience and expanded travel options. The inaugural ceremony took place at Islamabad International Airport and was attended by senior Airblue officials, airport representatives, and distinguished guests. The event marked a significant milestone in Airblue’s continues growth and ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing safe, affordable, and comfortable travel experiences to its customers. Speaking at the occasion, Muhammad Shafique,…

The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) is supporting the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to initiate a pilot project titled, ‘Sustainability & Decent Work in Pakistan’s PET* Recycling Value Chain’. The Foundation is providing USD 500K for the project that will be implemented in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), an area that generates over 3,300 tons of municipal solid waste daily, with an estimated 79% being recyclable. This partnership was finalized in Islamabad by Dr. Faisal Hashmi, Senior Director, Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability, Coca-Cola Pakistan, Ms. Jennifer Ankrom, Country Manager, UNOPS Pakistan and Geir Tonstol, Country Director for ILO Pakistan,…

Pakistan’s digital commerce landscape is about to transform with the launch of LUMU, a groundbreaking eCommerce platform redefining how people buy, sell, and connect through commerce. Far beyond being just an online marketplace, LUMU positions itself as a “Business Empowerment Online Portal,” a movement dedicated to empowering producers, uplifting small businesses, and making quality products accessible to every household. At its core, LUMU is built on the principles of empowerment, accessibility, and inclusivity. The platform bridges the long-standing gap between manufacturers, producers, and consumers by directly connecting them, removing unnecessary layers of wholesale and retail margins that often inflate product…

The Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) brought together Pakistan’s leading architects, planners, public health experts, development specialists, and government representatives to address one of the country’s most pressing national challenges: how to redesign homes, neighbourhoods, and public systems to withstand intensifying climate pressures in both urban and rural settings. The dialogue unfolded at IGHD’s Annual Conference on Climate Change and the Built Environment, hosted in partnership with Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Pakistan, under the leadership of Professor Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Founding Director of IGHD. This year’s theme, “Climate Change and the Built Environment:…

Women scientists, early-career researchers, and global health experts from across South and Central Asia gathered today at the Supporting Women in Science (SWIS) Conference 2025, hosted by Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Institute for Global Health & Development (IGHD) in collaboration with the University of Oxford. Now in its third year, the SWIS Programme has rapidly become one of the region’s most significant initiatives for advancing women’s scientific leadership. Since its launch in 2022, the programme has received nearly 700 applications from around the world and currently supports 84 fellows across nine countries. SWIS provides mentorship, leadership development, research support, and…