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Following the launch of the SPARK 50 Pro, TECNO Pakistan has announced a nationwide lucky draw giving customers the chance to win an E-Bike with their purchase. The promotion is open to SPARK 50 Pro offline buyers across the country. Taking part is straightforward. Customers who purchase the TECNO SPARK 50 Pro during the promotion period simply need to fill out the designated participation form, entering their purchase details. Once submitted, the entry is confirmed and goes into the draw for a chance to win an E-Bike. The promotion is valid for offline purchases only, covering TECNO’s authorised retail network…
Supernet Technologies Limited (PSX: STL) has received subscriptions of nearly Rs898 million against its rights issue of approximately Rs914.77 million, reflecting a strong subscription rate of 98.16%. The subscription level demonstrates shareholders’ confidence in the company’s business strategy, growth prospects and expanding presence in Pakistan’s information and communications technology sector. According to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), only 1.84% of the rights issue remained unsubscribed following the completion of the subscription process. The company had announced an 85% rights issue at Rs10 per share to raise approximately Rs915 million. The proceeds are intended primarily to strengthen…
The Sindh government has pledged its fullest support for equipping Pakistan’s emerging technology talent with the latest skills and creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and startups in the information technology sector, with the objective of helping the country secure a leading position in the rapidly unfolding global technology revolution. Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister for Science and Information Technology Ali Rashid made the commitment while addressing the Pakistan Edition of the World CIO 200 Summit & Awards 2026 as chief guest, where he called for a stronger partnership among government, the private sector and technology leadership to…
Following its recent launch in Pakistan, the realme C100 Series is now officially available for first sale, entering the market with a proposition that has already started generating strong attention. Led by an 8000mAh Titan Long-Lasting Battery – a capacity rarely seen in this price segment – the lineup is building early momentum among buyers looking for longer battery life, durability and smooth everyday performance. As first-sale availability begins, the C100 Series moves from launch buzz into the market, with its large battery becoming a key point of differentiation and helping drive growing interest around the lineup. Pricing and Availability…
Google DeepMind has unveiled AlphaGenome Atlas, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform designed to decode the non-coding genome and map regulatory biology across human tissues with base-pair precision. While mapping protein structures transformed structural biology, understanding how genes turn on, off, and malfunction has remained one of medicine’s steepest hurdles. AlphaGenome Atlas bridges this gap by predicting transcription factor binding, chromatin accessibility, histone modifications, and the downstream impacts of genetic variants directly from raw DNA sequences—providing researchers with a high-resolution, navigable atlas of gene regulation. Key Breakthroughs & Capabilities: AlphaGenome Atlas is available today through an intuitive website portal, our AlphaGenome…
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has successfully enabled digital passport fee collections through Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) QR, allowing citizens to conveniently pay passport fees through the mobile applications of participating banks. The initiative represents another step in NBP’s ongoing digital transformation journey and supports the Government of Pakistan’s broader Cashless Pakistan agenda, which seeks to expand digital payments and accelerate the digitization of government payments and receipts. To review the implementation and explore opportunities for further collaboration, Ch. Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Director General Immigration & Passports, along with his team, visited NBP Head Office, Karachi, where he met with Mr.…
Construction of BYD-Mega Motor Company’s purpose-built NEV assembly factory in Gharo is now in its final stages, with equipment installation and commissioning underway. The plant is scheduled to come online in H2. Built in under 18 months, the project represents one of the fastest automotive manufacturing developments of its scale in Pakistan. As with any world-class manufacturing operation, a thorough process of equipment validation, production trials and quality testing is required to ensure it meets BYD’s global standards before volume production can commence.
SE Fruits and Vegetable Limited has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for the issuance, circulation and publication of its prospectus for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 30 million ordinary shares, marking another major step towards the export-oriented, Shariah-compliant Company’s listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The SECP approval, dated September 9, follows approval from the PSX granted on September 7. Book building is scheduled for September 21 and 22, while subscription by the general public will take place on September 28 and 29. Topline Securities Limited and Growth Securities Limited are acting…
Pakistan’s corporate boards must move beyond compliance and play a more active role in navigating economic uncertainty, technological disruption, cybersecurity, sustainability and succession challenges, business leaders and governance experts said at the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) Directors’ Summit 2026. Held under the theme “The Showcase: Your Leadership, Your Impact,” the Summit brought together more than 350 directors, business leaders, regulators and senior executives to discuss how stronger governance can build resilient and future-ready institutions. PICG Chairman Muhammad Ashraf Bawany said good governance was increasingly about building trust, creating sustainable value and strengthening institutions rather than simply meeting compliance…
Bank Alfalah has expanded the fashion category on AlfaMall through new partnerships with sought-after designers, giving customers access to premium fashion through Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and installment options. The expanded portfolio includes, Mohsin Naveed Ranjha (MNR), Shamael Ansari, Annus Abrar, Rang Rasiya, Mariyam D. Rizwan, Sadaf Fawad Khan, and other renowned names in the world of fashion in Pakistan. Customers can purchase eligible products using any credit card on installment plans of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Selected products are also available on 0% markup plans, subject to applicable terms and conditions. AlfaMall Fashion brings together luxury…