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Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has announced the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, aimed at further enhancing its debit card portfolio and redefining the banking experience for its customers across the country. The collaboration was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Dr. Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO – Meezan Bank, and Leila Serhan, Visa’s Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant & Pakistan. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, Founding President & CEO – Meezan Bank, Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group…

Synapse Pakistan Neuroscience Institute announced the return of Unplugged 2025, Pakistan’s only youth-led concert for mental health awareness, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Aga Khan University (AKU). Organized by Synapse Pakistan Neuroscience Institute and hosted by the Aga Khan University – Brain & Mind Institute (AKU-BMI) in collaboration with Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture (IVS), the event aims to encourage young Pakistanis to break the silence around mental health through creativity, conversation, and connection. With 64% Pakistanis under 30, It is estimated that 30 million youth are silently struggling…

The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), incollaboration with Innovista and National Vocational and TechnicalTraining Commission (NAVTTC), has launched a comprehensive traininginitiative for science graduates in Artificial Intelligence and CyberSecurity in major cities of Balochistan. The program aims to empower 20,000 youth across Balochistan, bothonline and through local training centers, through specializedtraining sessions to be conducted in Sibbi, Turbat, Khuzdar, Panjgur,and Gwadar. Participants will also benefit from mentorship sessions,certification, and career guidance to help them integrate into thedigital economy. While visiting Innovista in Quetta recently, State Minister forEducation Wajeeha Qamar said that the government has decided toestablish various technical and training institutions…

tapmad, Pakistan’s leading OTT streaming platform, continues its regional growth momentum by expanding into South Asia through a strategic partnership with Robi Axiata Limited, one of Bangladesh’s top telecommunications operators. Having achieved remarkable success in Pakistan, tapmad now brings its premium live sports and entertainment experience to Bangladeshi audiences, marking a significant step in its South Asian expansion journey. The partnership enables Robi customers to enjoy uninterrupted access to tapmad’s vast library of live and on-demand content, offering HD-quality streaming across devices. Subscriptions can be activated seamlessly through mobile balance or direct billing, combining Robi’s robust network with tapmad’s advanced…

Engro Holdings Limited, previously Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGROH), announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Overview of Financial Performance For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company’s consolidated Profit-After-Tax (PAT) stood at PKR 86,152 million (PAT attributable to shareholders: PKR 42,017 million) with an EPS of PKR 34.89 in 2025 vs PKR 13.21 in 2024. The increase primarily arises from reversal of previously recognized impairment during 2023 and 2024, linked to the thermal energy assets, which were previously classified as “held for sale”. Excluding this one-off impact, consolidated PAT attributable to…

The TV market is evolving fast. Brands aren’t just selling screens anymore, they’re battling to deliver experiences that pull you in, blow your senses, and keep you glued. Sharper visuals. Bigger sound. Smarter technology. The stakes have never been higher. Just when everyone thought the market had reached its peak, Infinix steps in and it’s not here to play small. The upcoming Infinix X5W TV is set to deliver a level of intelligence, personalization, and immersion that the market has never seen before. Think of a TV that knows you. It doesn’t just suggest shows it predicts what will thrill,…

Empowering the Next Generation through Safe Food and Dairy Nutrition. The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) hosted the National Seminar on World Food Day 2025 at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. The event, held under the theme “Hand in Hand: Safe Food for Better Future,” brought together government ministers, food authorities, policymakers, academia, development partners, media and industry leaders to strengthen national dialogue on food safety, school nutrition, and dairy-based nourishment—vital pillars for a healthier and stronger Pakistan. The event was graced by Ms. Salma Butt, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab, Mr. Usman Zaheer Ahmad, CEO, Fauji Foods & Chairman PDA;…

Organised by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Works, Build Pakistan – Let’s Build Together has opened its doors at the Expo Centre, Lahore. The three-day national exhibition and conference brings together over 100 leading local and international companies, showcasing modern technologies, sustainable solutions, and innovative practices across the housing, infrastructure, and urban development sectors. The event serves as a key platform to promote investment, foster collaboration, and accelerate growth in Pakistan’s construction industry. Federal Minister for Housing & Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, inaugurated the exhibition and, along with Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO…

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the largest body of more than 200 leading foreign investors in Pakistan, has released its biennial Perception and Investment Survey 2025, revealing a cautiously optimistic outlook from foreign investors on Pakistan’s business and investment climate. The survey shows that 73 percent of OICCI members recommend Pakistan as a viable destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), a notable rise from 61 percent in 2023. This shift reflects improved macroeconomic stability, reduced inflation, declining from 37 percent in mid-2023 to 4 percent by July 2025, and a relatively stable rupee, alongside upgraded international…

Jubilee General Insurance has announced a landmark partnership with the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), one of Pakistan’s most trusted healthcare institutions, to introduce the Jubilee General Discount Card — an initiative designed to deliver value beyond insurance and bring quality healthcare within easier reach of its customers. The signing ceremony, held in Karachi, marked the formal beginning of this collaboration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Mr. Azfar Arshad, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Jubilee General Insurance, and Dr. Farhat Abbas, Chief Executive Officer, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan. The ceremony was also attended by…