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The 9th international Digital Printing and Signage Exhibition, DPS WORLD PAKISTAN, was inaugurated today at Expo Centre Lahore, marking the beginning of Pakistan’s leading platform for digital printing and signage industry. The three-day exhibition, organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., will continue until August 23, 2026 bringing together leading local and international companies, industry professionals, technology providers, and business leaders to showcase the latest innovations shaping the future of digital printing and signage. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Ms. Nadia Jahangir Seth, CEO of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority along with Mr. Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO of Fakt…

PSDF has signed an MoU with icōd.ai, Pakistan’s first no-code, AI-powered technology platform to design and deliver a coding and digital-skills pathway for the graduates of PSDF – Mein Digital program.The agreement was signed by Akbar Hussain, Head of Digital Programs, PSDF, and Ammar Aslam, CEO, icōd.ai. The signing ceremony was attended by Ali Dar, Director of External Affairs, icōd.ai. Hassan Jawaid, Director of Community and Operations along with the senior management from both organizations.Under the partnership, icōd.ai will review the coding and digital-skills components of PSDF’s existing training curricula and align course content with current AI-development practice and market…

■ IBA Karachi and DHA Islamabad–Rawalpindi have entered an important collaboration in the field of education. ■ The groundbreaking ceremony for IBA Karachi’s Islamabad Campus was held in DHA Islamabad Phase 5. ■ Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, the Administrator of DHA Islamabad, along with experts and officials from various academic fields, attended the ceremony. ■ IBA Karachi-Islamabad Campus will prove to be an important milestone for Pakistan’s education sector. — Dr. S Akbar Zaidi ■ The establishment of the campus will provide students from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the northern regions with access to education…

The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) Lahore has announced its participation in the sit-in being organised by Jamaat-e-Islami against the petroleum levy, terming the levy a major burden on businesses, industry and the general public. PIBF Lahore President Abdul Wadood Alvi, Secretary General Malik Mehmood Ahmed and Vice President Hafiz Ejaz said the business community had serious reservations over the continued burden of petroleum-related taxes and levies, which increase transportation and production costs and ultimately fuel inflation. They said reducing the cost of energy and petroleum products was essential for improving the cost of doing business, strengthening industrial competitiveness and…

Pak Mission Society (PMS), with the generous support of Kindernothilfe (KNH) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the Child-Driven Climate Action (CDCA) Project, organized the National Climate Exhibition & Advocacy Dialogue 2026 under the theme “Youth-Led Climate Solutions for a Resilient Pakistan.”The national-level event brought together government representatives, parliamentarians, policymakers, climate experts, academia, civil society, development partners, private sector representatives, and young climate leaders to showcase innovative climate solutions and strengthen youth participation in climate policy and decision-making.Barrister Aqeel Malik, State Minister for Human Rights, graced the event as Chief Guest. The programme also featured…

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s premier Islamic bank, has inaugurated its first Service Center at Clifton Bridge, Karachi. The Center introduces a customer-focused banking model that combines round-the-clock digital convenience with personalized support. Strategically located in one of Karachi’s busiest commercial and residential corridors, the Center provides convenient access to banking services for individuals and businesses alike. It is the only banking facility in the industry to offer customers Virtual Teller assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through its Cheque and Cash Deposit Machines, enabling greater accessibility beyond standard branch hours. At the heart of the Center is Meezan…

Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML), Pakistan’s No.1 new entrant and leading Chinese automotive brand, is preparing to introduce CHANGAN NEVO in Pakistan—marking the next major step in bringing Changan’s Global House of Brands to the local market. The announcement builds on Master Changan’s rapid rise in Pakistan. In 2025, the company became the country’s fourth-largest automobile brand, with more than 75,000 vehicles on the road. Backed by local manufacturing, Pakistan’s largest dedicated EV-equipped dealership network—with 29 dealers across 19 cities—and successful products across multiple segments, Master Changan has established the scale, capability and customer confidence needed for its next phase…

Every year brings songs that capture a moment — the ones we replay, share, sing along to and keep coming back to. With 2026 well underway, Spotify’s editorial team has curated “The Best Pakistani Songs of the Year So Far 2026,” bringing together 50 tracks that have stood out across Pakistan’s evolving music scene. From introspective pop and poetic ballads to experimental sounds, nostalgic reimaginings and Pakistani hip-hop stepping onto the global stage, the playlist captures some of the sounds and stories that have defined the year so far. Here are five of Spotify’s editorial team’s favourites. 1. “Khasara” by…

Pakistan’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle market is entering a sharper phase of price competition after the latest sales tax changes pushed automakers to revise ex-factory prices, with Chery Master Pakistan emerging with one of the more aggressive customer-retention strategies through partial tax absorption and limited-stock pricing. Recent price notifications issued by Chery Master Pakistan, Lucky Motor Corporation and Hyundai Nishat Motor show that automakers are increasingly using tax absorption, promotional discounts and price-lock mechanisms to soften the impact of the revised taxation structure on buyers. Chery Master Pakistan has extended its limited-stock price absorption offer across its locally assembled…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Court Annexed Mediation Centre within its premises. Established with funding from the European Union in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Centre will provide litigants with access to mediation services under one roof, enabling them to pursue amicable, out-of-court settlements without unnecessary delay. The establishment of the Supreme Court-Court Annexed Mediation Centre (SC-CAMC) marks a significant milestone in the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Pakistan. Mediation offers a cost-effective, time-efficient and dignified pathway to justice, allowing parties to resolve disputes collaboratively while reducing the time and…