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Engro Elengy Terminal (EETL) has successfully received and began offloading the largest LNG cargo in Pakistan’s history on 13 May 2026, amid pressures on global energy supplies. The handling of the Q-Flex vessel carrying over 210,000 cubic metres of LNG was a demonstration of the terminal infrastructure’s strength and team’s capabilities. The operation entailed a complex vessel handling. A dual-parcel discharge sequence was undertaken at the terminal safety and seamlessly while navigating tidal and draft constraints. This accomplishment was made possible through close coordination between Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Excelerate Energy, Nakilat (NSQL), Qatar Energy, SSGC, PSO and operational teams…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully held the Islamabad edition of the ICAP CFO Conference 2026 under the theme “The New Playbook – Adapt, Innovate, Elevate,” bringing together senior finance leaders, policymakers, regulators, and business executives to deliberate on Pakistan’s evolving economic landscape and the strategic role of finance leadership. In his welcome address, Mr. Muhammad Samiullah Siddiqui, President ICAP, highlighted the expanding role of Chief Financial Officers as strategic partners in navigating economic uncertainty, driving transformation, and ensuring sustainable value creation. He emphasized the need for finance leaders to adapt rapidly, innovate responsibly, and elevate organizational…

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), is rapidly advancing development work on Pakistan’s first and largest IT city, CBD NSIT City, envisioned as a state-of-the-art hub for technology, innovation and investment. Chief Executive Officer CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, visited CBD NSIT City to review the ongoing development activities and assess the pace of work at different sites of the landmark project. During the visit, he was accompanied by Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Architecture and Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, Director Construction Asif Babar, Project Manager CBD NSIT City…

Chatting with AI has quickly become a critical part of how people get information and ask important questions. And many of these questions can be deeply sensitive, or include situations where people are including private financial, personal, health or work data with their questions. Ten years ago, Meta brought the world end-to-end encryption and now it is extending this privacy to chats with Meta AI. As part of this effort, Meta is launching Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a new way to have completely private conversations with AI. Built on top of the platform’s Private Processing technology, Incognito Chat lets…

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released its latest IPR Survey during the visit of IPO-Pakistan Director General Nauman Aslam to the Chamber. The survey, covering eight sectors, found that intellectual property violations are costing the country an estimated Rs. 860 billion annually in lost revenue and taxes. Every six in 10 OICCI member companies participating in the survey said IP rights are partially protected and have further room for improvement under Pakistan’s current laws. Trademark violations were rated the most prevalent form of infringement. On enforcement, the picture is equally stark: most IP disputes take more…

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…