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In a significant move towards sustainable mobility, foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, has officially launched Electric Bikes as part of its delivery fleet. The collaboration is done jointly with the Government of Punjab and Wasl (a non-banking finance company) with a view to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly delivery solutions. The launch event in Lahore was attended by the Parliamentary Secretary, Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control, Shehryar Malik and Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee, Ahmad Iqbal Chaudhary who also distributed EV bikes among foodpanda riders to officially mark the beginning of the program in Punjab. The initiative…

Country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), and smart home solutions provider, MTronic have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize living through cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The collaboration aims to redefine lifestyles with a range of affordable, seamless, and user-friendly home technologies that deliver unprecedented convenience, home management, and a reduced carbon footprint. Amad Khan, Vice President of Products and Segments, PTCL, and Waqas Khalil, CBO of MTronic, signed the agreement in Islamabad in the presence of senior officials on both sides. The partnership aims to foster innovation and digital transformation in…

LUMS and the Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation are proud to announce the naming of the Descon Auditorium, a 100-seat facility located in the upcoming Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS. Made possible through the Foundation’s generous support, the auditorium will serve as a dynamic venue for lectures, discussions, and student activities, fostering intellectual exchange and collaboration. The BARD Foundation, established by Abdul Razak Dawood and Bilquis Dawood, has a longstanding association with LUMS, shaping its growth as a premier institution of higher learning. Since inception, the Dawood family has played a pivotal role in advancing education and…

DWP Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Solutions Business Unit, Pakistan’s leading technology experts and part of the DWP Group, has been honored with the prestigious Best Storage Award at the DELL Partner Awards 2024, hosted by Dell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. This accolade celebrates DWP Technologies’ outstanding achievement in delivering the best project win for storage solutions. The award-winning project was executed for a leading integrated utility company in Pakistan that manages the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy. The initiative involved the consolidation and technology refresh of the client’s existing storage infrastructure. This complex undertaking required expertise in handling multiple operating systems, diverse applications, and…

Greenwich University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) and Xenith Public Relations (XPR) to co-create specialized diploma courses for students and young professionals in Pakistan. The unique tri-lateral collaboration, between a University, a Management Association and a Communications Firm, aims to equip students with in-demand skills, addressing industry gaps and strengthening ties between academia and the corporate sector. The MoU signing was officiated by Vice Chancellor of Greenwich University, Dr. Seema Mughal, President of Management Association of Pakistan, Senator Sarmad Ali and Chairperson of Xenith PR, Zainab Ansari. Speaking about the collaboration, Senator…

The AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, in collaboration with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) and with the platinum partnership of Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, successfully concluded the 4th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference on January 28th, 2024 at Marriott Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan, under the theme “Sukuk for Sustainable Development: International Best Practices”. This landmark event highlighted the transformative role of Islamic finance, particularly Sukuk, in driving sustainable economic growth. The conference was honored by distinguished speakers including Mr. Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Akif Saeed, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of…

The Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP) has announced its newly elected office bearers and Council members. Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & Chairman, Nutshell Group, has been re-elected as President, bringing a wealth of experience and strategic insight to the role. Azfar is joined by Umar Ahsan Khan, CEO, Dawlance (Pvt) Limited, as Vice President. Erum Shakir Rahim, Vice President & General Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan, has been appointed as Honorary Secretary, while Khawaja Shahzain Munir, Executive Director, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Pvt) Ltd, will serve as Honorary Treasurer. The newly elected Council comprises accomplished professionals from various industries, further strengthening MAP’s position…

Saudia Arabia Remains One of the Top Choices for Pakistani Travelers Pakistani Market Experiencing a Significant Growth in Domestic & International Travel: Dean Wicks, Chief Flights Officer at Wego Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and a trusted platform for millions of travellers worldwide, is excited to announce the expansion of its OTA platform now enabling Pakistani’s to ‘Book on Wego’. The company also revealed that Saudia Arabia remains top choice for Pakistan travelers with over 100% YoY growth.As part of its growth strategy, Wego will…

Continuing its efforts towards academia-industry collaboration, the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS has developed another case study for its academic and executive programmes, focused on the successful turnaround of JazzCash. This case study highlights the power of disruption and innovation in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. SDSB has pioneered the use of the case method of teaching in Pakistan. Students engage with real-world business challenges, assuming the role of decision-makers to analyse and develop practical solutions in an interactive classroom setting. Authored by SDSB faculty, Dr. M. Adeel Zaffar, Dr. Adnan Zahid and Dr. M. Shehryar Shahid,…

Dubai has once again secured the top position globally for city cleanliness, according to the latest Global Power City Index (GPCI) report issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan. This prestigious recognition, achieved for the fifth year in a row, underscores Dubai’s commitment to establishing itself as a benchmark for future cities. The emirate continues to lead the way in sustainable urban development, reflecting its adherence to the highest international standards of living and environmental excellence. Dubai outperformed more than 47 cities worldwide, achieving 100% satisfaction in the metric measuring city cleanliness under…