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Pakistan Business Forum, Lahore chapter is holding a two-day “Mera Brand Pakistan” expo at the Lahore Expo Centre on August 14, 2025 and August 15, 2025 with over 200 brands from 80 different Pakistani companies participating and showcasing their products through 175 stalls. This two-day “Mera Brand Pakistan” will be a purely family festival, attracting large numbers of women, children, businesspeople, and the general public. This was announced by the Senior Vice President Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Engr. Khalid Usman, Pakistan Business Forum Lahore President Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer, Abdul Wadood Alvi and others at a press conference here…

In a landmark development for Pakistan’s agri-lending sector, HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce satellite-based agricultural analytics into the lending ecosystem. This is the first-ever partnership between a bank and SUPARCO for such a cutting-edge solution. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in leveraging space technology for climate-smart agriculture financing. Under this initiative, the two organisations will jointly execute a pilot project in Okara District, one of Punjab’s key agricultural zones. The pilot will involve remote pre-loan assessments using high-resolution satellite imagery,…

Sindh Home and Law Minister, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has reaffirmed the provincial government’s wholehearted support for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working to educate children from underprivileged communities across the province. He further stated that together, the Sindh government and Green Crescent Trust could transform the landscape of education for underserved communities across the province. Speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the landmark Educational Complex of the non-profit Green Crescent Trust (GCT) in Mehrabpur, Lanjar praised the initiative, which in its first phase will provide schooling for 600 children from disadvantaged families. The Home Minister went a step further by…

Two key members of the Sindh Cabinet – Home and Law Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani – will jointly inaugurate on Saturday (today) a state-of-the-art Education Complex established by the non-profit Green Crescent Trust (GCT) in Mehrabpur. The new facility is dedicated to initially providing quality schooling to 600 children belonging to disadvantaged communities of the town, furthering GCT’s mission of educating children from underserved areas of Sindh. For the past 31 years, GCT has been at the forefront of charitable education initiatives. The Trust currently operates 173 schools across remote and underprivileged areas of…

At the GSMA Digital Nation Summit 2025, Telenor Pakistan emphasized the need for a forward-looking policy environment and greater integration of AI technologies to unlock Pakistan’s next wave of digital advancement. Speaking at the summit, Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to inclusive digitalization, highlighting the potential of AI to transform network operations, improve user experience, and enable smarter service delivery across the country. “We’re optimistic about how AI can help us optimize networks, better predict customer needs, and expand digital access in a more efficient and intelligent way,” he shared. Ashfaque noted that Pakistan stands…

Yango Group, a UAE based tech company, has made its first investment in Pakistan through Yango Ventures acquiring a stake in Trukkr, a fintech platform digitizing financial services for the logistics sector. The investment will help Trukkr expand its operations, strengthen its credit-scoring tools, and improve access to financial services for thousands of trucking businesses across Pakistan. In addition to capital, Yango will support Trukkr with product expertise and insights from over 30 global markets — helping the company scale faster and build stronger foundations for growth. The deal marks the company’s entry into the Pakistani startup ecosystem and reflects…

The Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) has urged the government to reduce the tax burden on the local e-commerce sector and digital payments to provide a level playing field for online sellers and domestic shopping platforms as compared with foreign marketplaces. The imposition of additional government taxes is negatively impacting the overall e-commerce ecosystem, including logistics companies, allied sectors, and overall business activities as a whole, said Omer Mubeen, Chairman – Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA). “The tax disparity is not only limiting the growth of local businesses but is also forcing hundreds of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs…

From highlighting the need for affordable smartphones and universal internet to pushing for a cashless, inclusive economy, Jazz leadership laid out a compelling vision for Pakistan’s digital future at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit in Islamabad. CEO Jazz and Chairman Mobilink Bank, Aamir Ibrahim, and President Consumer Division at Jazz, Kazim Mujtaba, participated in high-impact discussions that emphasized regulatory reforms, digital trust, infrastructure investment, and targeted efforts to bridge the rural-urban and gender digital divide. Powering Pakistan’s Digital Future: Inclusive Connectivity and Cross-Sector Reform In the session Building a Future-Ready Digital Pakistan, Aamir Ibrahim stressed the need for universal and…

Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer, President of the Lahore Chapter of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), has strongly criticised Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) for issuing gas bills with retrospective effect, burdening industrial consumers with enormous and unjust demands. According to reports from multiple industrial units, SNGPL has issued bills demanding payment of “retrospective LNG rate differences” for the last four years. The amounts range from a few million to several crore rupees per factory, placing an unbearable financial strain on the business community. “This move is nothing short of pure harassment,” said Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer. “No business can be expected…

Coca-Cola has launched ‘Coca-Cola Utha, Zone Mein Aa’ campaign, aimed at inspiring youth to live fully in the moment and truly enjoy it. In a world saturated with digital noise and constant distractions—particularly for Gen Z, the brand is a symbol for enjoying the moment and authentic human connections. As part of the campaign, immersive Coke Zones have been established along major routes to Pakistan’s popular northern getaways. These refreshing lounges offer travelers a much-needed sanctuary to pause, unplug, and recharge. Here, amidst the iconic sounds of Coke Studio and interactive games—all paired with a perfectly chilled drink—visitors can cut…