Author: yasir
In a landscape where public transit alternatives are limited, digital mobility apps initially won public trust by replacing the unpredictability of traditional street-hailing with accountability. GPS tracking, transparent routing, and digital records provided a psychological safety net that altered how families, particularly women, navigated the city. Today, this trust is evolving. Users don’t view technology as a passive convenience any more, but as an active guardian. While price and convenience initially improved market penetration, safety has now become the definitive currency governing public trust, platform loyalty, and operational sustainability. The modern passenger wants a proactive shield against urban vulnerabilities, transforming…
Hutchison Ports Pakistan is actively driving the government’s vision to position Karachi as a premier regional maritime hub, announcing the arrival of fresh transshipment volumes across a series of newly scheduled vessel calls. The terminal has recently received two new transshipment vessels, with a third scheduled to arrive in the first week of June. Together, these operations will bring in 4,000 TEUs of new transshipment volume, building securely on the 10,330 TEUs successfully handled since March 2026. This continuous operational surge directly aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the proactive leadership of the Ministry of…
The Board of Directors of Supernet Technologies Limited has approved, in principle, the company’s intention to potentially carry out a right issue of ordinary shares in the near future. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 1, 2026, at the registered office of the company in Karachi. According to the company’s disclosure to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the aggregate amount of the potential right issue may be up to PKR 914.76 million, subject to final approval by the Board at the relevant time. The shares, if issued, are intended to be offered…
Chinese companies participating in the GISMA Guangzhou Exhibition have offered Pakistan access to advanced footwear industry technology along with broad cooperation in industrial development. According to Muhammad Yasin, Chairman of the Pakistan Industrial Sewing Machines Importers and Dealers Association (PISMIDA), discussions held with GISMA Guangzhou Exhibition President Zhan Ming and several Chinese firms confirmed their readiness to supply Pakistan with modern footwear machinery, equipment, and accessory-related technologies. He said the machinery showcased at the exhibition demonstrated exceptionally high production capacity and advanced technological standards that are still rarely available in Pakistan, while countries such as Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam are…
The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistan and China in various sectors including industry, energy, infrastructure, technology, agriculture and trade, describing the development as a positive step toward strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. PIBF President Dr Mushtaq Mangat said the agreements reflect growing international confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential and can help promote industrial growth, technology transfer, employment generation and exports. “Pakistan and China enjoy a longstanding strategic partnership and these agreements can open new opportunities for economic progress. However, practical economic reforms are essential to convert these understandings into sustainable…
Getz Pharma hosted the launch ceremony of the book, “Myth & Reality: Type II Diabetes & Disease Impact in Pakistan”, by Dr. Nauman Niaz at its Astola Facility Auditorium. The ceremony brought together prominent personalities from medicine, culture, media, and public life for an evening dedicated to awareness, reflection, and dialogue around one of Pakistan’s most urgent health challenges. “Diabetes is not merely a clinical condition; it is a social, emotional, and national challenge,” said Dr. Nauman Niaz. “This book is my attempt to separate myth from reality and to encourage Pakistanis to understand the disease before it defines their…
There are places in Pakistan where the landscape feels endless, where survival depends on resilience, and where stories go back in time just as the sands that make up the place. In these parts of the country, the desert does not simply shape the land, it shapes the people who learn to live within it. The second episode of The Great Pakistan Adventure – Desert Atlas, powered by BYD, journeys deep into the heart of Cholistan, uncovering a side of Pakistan rarely explored with such depth and emotion. Towering dunes. Endless golden horizons. Roads that disappear beneath shifting sand. Bastions…
Empowering Exporters with The Agentic Business Team for SMEs Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B e-commerce platform, today announced the launch of Accio Work in Pakistan, positioned as the Agentic Business Team for SMEs. This launch marks a significant shift in digital trade, providing small and medium-sized exporters with an autonomous, plug-and-play workforce capable of executing end-to-end business operations. As Pakistan’s export landscape continues to evolve, the integration of advanced artificial intelligence has become a prerequisite for local businesses to remain competitive on the global stage. Accio Work arrives as a timely solution, specifically engineered to tackle the critical hurdles faced…
In a major move set to redefine Pakistan’s retail and financial technology landscape, ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd. (ABHI MFB) has entered into a landmark strategic partnership with CBA, a powerhouse venture of EPL (PVT) Limited. This mega-collaboration is uniquely positioned to drastically expand nationwide financial accessibility, accelerate digital innovation, and empower millions of retail merchants across the country. The dual agreements were officially formalized at a signing ceremony held at the ABHI Microfinance Bank Head Office. The MOU was signed by Mariam Pervaiz, Chief Commercial Officer – ABHI Microfinance Bank, and Ghazanfar Ali Khan, Chief Executive Officer, in the presence…
The Association for Smoking Alternatives in Pakistan (ASAP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting smoking cessation efforts in Pakistan through awareness, education and advocacy for evidence-based approaches aimed at reducing the harm caused by combustible cigarettes. Highlighting the growing health burden of smoking in Pakistan, ASAP stressed that cigarette consumption continues to contribute to serious illnesses, including heart disease, respiratory complications and cancer, while placing increasing pressure on the country’s healthcare system. The association noted that several developed countries have adopted research-backed and public health-driven frameworks to reduce smoking rates, resulting in measurable public health improvements. ASAP emphasized that Pakistan…