Author: yasir
Pakistan’s digital economy has the potential to contribute 5–7 per cent to GDP by 2030 if key structural bottlenecks are addressed and reforms accelerated, according to the OICCI Digital Report 2025, which underscores the sector’s growing role as a driver of productivity, exports and financial inclusion. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Wednesday launched its flagship report, ‘Recommendations for Pakistan’s Digital Future’, presenting a comprehensive assessment of the country’s digital ecosystem, policy gaps and growth opportunities. The OICCI Digital Report highlights strong momentum in Pakistan’s digital adoption. IT and IT-enabled services (IteS) exports reached $3.8 billion,…
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced an upgrade to BingX VIP through “Access More. Go Further.” program. The enhancement is designed to deliver a more efficient, rewarding, and accessible trading experience for advanced users. At its core, BingX VIP focuses on reducing friction and maximizing performance. In Q3 2025, the program delivered zero-slippage execution, helping VIP users save over $700,000 in trading costs—underscoring its commitment to execution quality and product refinement. Accessibility is further strengthened through more flexible entry pathways. Users can now explore VIP benefits with a free trial, upgrade to higher tiers, or switch…
President of the Pak International Business Forum (PIBF), Dr. Mushtaq Mangat, and Secretary General Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer have called upon the government to introduce a comprehensive and investor-friendly package aimed at repatriating overseas investments of the Pakistani business community back into the country. In a joint statement, the PIBF leadership highlighted that a substantial volume of Pakistani capital remains parked abroad due to policy inconsistency, high taxation, and regulatory bottlenecks. They emphasized that Pakistan is currently at a critical economic juncture, where the mobilization of both domestic and expatriate capital can play a pivotal role in strengthening foreign exchange reserves,…
Descon Technical Institute (DTI) and Meezan Bank have entered into a strategic partnership under the Bank’s CSR platform “Meezan Justuju” to expand access to vocational and technical training for underserved youth in Pakistan. As part of this collaboration, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, will support funded training across selected high-demand trades, enabling greater access to industry-relevant skills for deserving candidates. The partnership is focused on delivering competency-based, hands-on training programs aligned with market needs. DTI will identify priority trades, enrol eligible candidates, and deliver training leading to certification, while Meezan Bank will provide financial support and facilitate financial inclusion…
TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand, has announced the launch of TCL Champions Arena, a grand esports tournament bringing together the country’s top gamers. The competition will feature qualifiers in Karachi and Lahore, leading up to a thrilling grand finale in Lahore, showcasing high-level competitive gameplay. With e-gaming growing fast in Pakistan, TCL Champions Arena comes at the right time. Large, professionally organized tournaments are still rare, and this event gives gamers a premium stage to compete and shine. Adding to the excitement, esports icon and Tekken world champion Arslan Ash will serve as a judge at the grand…
Pakistan today marked a milestone in its sustainable finance landscape with the listing of the country’s first PKR‑denominated Green Bond on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Developed with technical assistance from the UK Government’s MOBILIST programme, the Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL) Green Bond is designed to mobilise private capital for climate-aligned investments across renewable energy, clean agriculture, and green transportation. The listing was commemorated at a Gong Ceremony in Islamabad, bringing together senior representatives from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC), Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan…
Mashreq, a leading international financial institution with a strong regional presence and a growing footprint in Pakistan, has inaugurated new Mashreq Global Network (MGN) Pakistan Offshore Centres in Karachi and Lahore. The expansion builds on Mashreq’s continued investment in Pakistan’s talent, technology and digital banking infrastructure. More than USD 40 million has been deployed to date to support MGN Pakistan’s growth and capability development. The new centres are designed to widen access to opportunity for skilled professionals and strengthen the Group’s distributed workforce model. MGN Pakistan now draws talent from more than 30 cities across the country and operates on…
The Aga Khan University Hospital brought together developmental paediatricians, speech and language therapists, and child psychiatrist to address a growing concern: children with autism spectrum disorder in Pakistan are being identified late, and families are navigating the journey largely without adequate guidance or support. The media roundtable, held under the theme Rethinking Autism Spectrum Disorder Support, opened with a question that framed the entire discussion: therapies are important, but are they enough on their own? According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 1 in 127 children globally are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Pakistan, national surveillance data remains limited but increasing numbers…
OPPO, a global leader in smartphone innovation, today announced the launch and pre-order availability of the OPPO A6s Pro (8GB + 256GB), priced under PKR 100,000, a feature-packed smartphone engineered to deliver exceptional endurance, advanced AI-powered selfie capabilities, and industry-recognized smooth performance in the upper mid-range segment.Elevating the front camera experience, the OPPO A6s Pro introduces a 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera, setting a new benchmark in the PKR 100,000 segment. Equipped with auto focus and a wide 100° field of view, it captures detailed, high-quality selfies and group shots with ease, while AI Portrait Glow intelligently enhances lighting…
The UAE and Gulf region are among the world’s most dynamic marketing hubs, home to multinational brand headquarters, regional agency networks, and largescale campaigns. Yet even the most advanced markets face operational challenges: sourcing creative talent across borders, scaling campaigns efficiently, and managing multiple vendors seamlessly. It was this broader industry reality that sparked a defining question: If every industry has a marketplace, why doesn’t advertising? E-commerce had marketplaces. Travel had booking platforms. Hospitality had aggregators. Even freelance talent had global exchanges. Yet advertising, a multi-billion-dollar global industry, continued to operate through fragmented relationships, informal networks, and siloed deal structures.…