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Pakistani finance leader, author, and public thought leader Asma Jan Muhammad has been honored with the Overseas Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in recognition of her distinguished international achievements, leadership contributions, and continued impact on the global professional landscape. A dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW & ICAP) with an MBA in International Management from Swiss Business School and over two decades of leadership experience across the UAE and international markets, Asma Jan Muhammad has built a career spanning strategic finance, governance, transformation, shared services integration, and organizational leadership across diverse sectors including FMCG, retail, manufacturing, outsourcing,…

Pakistan has emerged among the top 10 exporters of truck and bus radial (TBR) tyres to key global markets including the United States and Brazil, marking a significant shift in the country’s industrial and export landscape. Industry data indicates that Pakistani tyre exports have gained traction in recent years, with the United States and Brazil now among the largest destinations. At the centre of this momentum is Service Long March Tyres Limited (SLM), the country’s largest tyre manufacturer and exporter, which has rapidly expanded its international footprint since commencing operations in 2022. The company has recorded strong export growth across…

Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, and Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), have launched a dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation Desk at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. The initiative marks the expansion of Zong’s industry-first airport facilitation model following its successful deployment at Islamabad International Airport, reinforcing the company’s commitment to next-generation technologies, digital enablement, and enhanced passenger connectivity experiences. The facilitation desk is designed to deliver Ultimate Customer Experience through seamless SIM and services activation, enabling access to high-speed data services, and providing real-time customer support for domestic and international travelers. The initiative further strengthens the airport’s digital ecosystem by enabling…

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today named two-time football world champion Enzo Fernández as its Global Ambassador. The partnership builds on BingX’s global sports partnership strategy following its recent partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and renewal with Chelsea FC, arriving at a pivotal moment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning BingX to engage billions of fans worldwide on football’s greatest stage. As one of the most exciting talents of his generation, Fernández, who plays for Chelsea FC, and represents the Argentina national team, embodies ambition, precision, and resilience. Through this collaboration, BingX aims to connect…

Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited (EETL) hosted an industry-wide event in Karachi, bringing together key stakeholders from Pakistan’s terminals and maritime ecosystem to recognize the role of critical terminal infrastructure in supporting national economic progress, energy security and everyday life across the country. The event was attended by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Rear Admiral (R) Syed Moazzam Ilyas, along with other stakeholders and colleagues from across Engro. Speaking at the event, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs said, “Pakistan’s maritime progress is built on…

ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. has entered into a strategic collaboration with Avanza Solutions to strengthen its digital banking capabilities and expand access to formal financial services across Pakistan. The partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing financial inclusion and expanding access to digital financial services for underserved segments of the population. By enhancing its digital infrastructure, ASA aims to make banking more accessible, intuitive, and relevant to everyday customer needs. Under this collaboration, Avanza Solutions will support ASA Bank in strengthening its digital banking capabilities and accelerating its broader digital transformation agenda, with a focus on enhancing customer…

NBP onboards the National Highways & Motorway Police for Raast QR-based licensing fee collections, marking another key milestone in the National Bank of Pakistan’s public sector digitisation journey. The signing ceremony formalised the mandate to enable on-the-spot, seamless and cashless payments for licensing services through Raast QR – bringing greater convenience for citizens while improving collection efficiency and transparency for NHMP. The initiative was spearheaded by Mr. Ahmad Ali Athar Wing, Head DBG North, supervised by Mr. Farhan Durrani, SVP/DBG, with the agreement signed by Mr. Muhammad Saqib, Regional Head, Islamabad and Mr. Shahbaz Alam, SP/NHMP. Present at the ceremony…

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Spotify is giving listeners a special gift: a fully personalized look at their entire music history. Starting today, fans can unlock the “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)” experience within the Spotify app, offering a nostalgic and highly shareable experience that brings their listening journey to life. The experience will include never-before-shared data for users to look back at their time on Spotify since they first joined, including: • First Day on Spotify• Total Number of Unique Songs Listened To• First Song Streamed• All-Time Most Streamed Artist To top it all off, users…

The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully organized the ICAP CFO Conference 2026 under the theme “The New Playbook – Adapt, Innovate, Elevate”, bringing together leading finance professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to deliberate on the evolving role of finance leadership in an increasingly complex and uncertain economic environment. In his opening address, Mr. Samiullah Siddiqui, FCA, President ICAP, welcomed the participants and highlighted the transformation of the CFO role from traditional financial stewardship to strategic leadership. He emphasized the need for finance leaders to adapt rapidly, innovate…

Tech Valley Pakistan, the official partner for Canva for Education in Pakistan, has commenced an AI-focused Canva for Education training program to prepare the workforce of future-teachers. The training is tailored for school heads and IT teachers, scheduled from May 11th to 14th, under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE). This specialized capacity-building initiative integrates modern, AI-powered design tools into classrooms, fostering digital creativity and elevating teaching methodologies across the capital’s public school system. The current training rollout serves as the actionable framework following a landmark Letter of Understanding (LOU) signed earlier this year between Tech Valley Pakistan and the…