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The second Asia Energy Transition Summit, jointly organised by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), the Alliance for Climate Justice and Clean Energy (ACJCE) and the Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition (PREC), concluded at LUMS on December 7. The two-day event brought together federal ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants, climate and energy experts and practitioners, academics and activists from across South Asia and Southeast Asia. The summit reaffirmed Asia’s growing political, financial and technological role in shaping regional and global trends towards a clean and just energy transition. It also emphasised the need for stronger regional cooperation and collaboration within Asia to expedite…

LAAM Fashion Week (LFW), Pakistan’s first runway-to-e-tail fashionplatform, hosted its inaugural leadership event today at its headquarters in Lahore. Designed as thefirst formal introduction to the LFW ecosystem, the gathering brought together a confluence ofdesigners, brands, businesses, media leaders and industry stakeholders for an afternoon focused onthe future of fashion, technology and commerce.The event underscored LFW’s central purpose: to present a new blueprint for the industry by unitingcreative talent, unmatched consumer reach and a digital-first retail model that makes Pakistani fashioninstantly accessible around the world.Anchored in three core pillars, the platform’s direction was brought to life through a dynamic paneldiscussion…

Meezan Bank has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi–based international carrier, to offer travel-related discounts to Meezan Bank Debit Cardholders. The signing ceremony took place at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in Karachi and was attended by Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group Head of Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank, and Mr. Ahmad Zahoor, General Manager, Etihad Airways Pakistan. Senior Meezan Bank officials, including Mr. Rahil Sayani, Head of Acquiring, Loyalty & Alliances, and Mr. Abid Malik, Head of Cards, Unsecured Financing & New Initiatives, were also present. Through this partnership, Meezan Bank Debit Cardholders will be able to access…

The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi and SriLankan Airlines, is pleased to announce the launch of a two-city B2B roadshow in Karachi and Lahore. This initiative forms part of SLCB’s ongoing efforts to enhance Sri Lanka’s presence in one of its key source markets Pakistan. The first roadshow will take place on 10th December 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi, followed by the second event on 12th December 2025 at the Nishat Hotel, Lahore. In recent years, Sri…

BankIslami hosted a reception dinner in Riyadh in honor of His Excellency Ahmad Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event brought together members of Saudi civil society as well as the Pakistani diaspora. Commenting on the nearly eight-decade-long partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Ambassador Farooq highlighted the deep strategic alignment, enduring mutual trust, and shared Islamic solidarity between both countries. He also commended the Pakistani community in the Kingdom for its efforts in strengthening people-to-people linkages. Members of the diaspora thanked Ambassador Farooq for his dedicated service and the Embassy’s consistent…

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to launch its partnership with Porsche, the renowned German luxury automotive brand, in a global three-way collaboration with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. From today until February 28, 2026, players can take the wheel of the Porsche 918 Spyder along with a selection of other high-performance Porsche models, bringing precision, speed, and style to the battlegrounds. Players can take to the battlegrounds in these standout Porsche models, including the Porsche 918 Spyder, Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, and Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet. Each model is available…

Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited is all set to list itself at Pakistan Stock Exchange through an IPO with registration starting 08th December. Through this IPO PQFTL is aiming to raise approx. Rs. 1.1 billion. The registration for book building will start on 8th, 9th and 10th December while Book Building would start from 11th to 12th December 2025. Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Ltd will offer 50 million shares at up to Rs. 21 per share through a book building process. The book building would start at Rs.14.00 per share and it can go up to Rs. 21.00 per share with…

NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary has been honored with Qorus Reinvention Silver Award 2025. The awards celebrated the best innovations from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at the third Qorus Reinvention Awards ceremony, organized in Dubai. National Bank of Pakistan was selected in the Distribution category for its unique idea, strong customer impact, smooth execution and industry-first product. This year, programs collectively attracted nearly 600 entries from leading banks and insurers across the globe. Founded in 1971, Qorus is a global nonprofit organization established by banks and insurance companies. Its ecosystem combines research, insights, events, exclusive data, and active…

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA) also known as CBD Punjab has launched the international bidding process for a world-class five-star hotel and integrated mixed-use complex in CBD Punjab Quaid District. The landmark project is a key feature of the authority’s flagship $1.8 billion Al-Watani Joint Venture & PPP Initiative, designed to attract premium international investors and development partners to Pakistan. To be Developed on 41 kanals of prime commercial land, the project is the country’s most significant integrated hospitality and commercial development to date. It will be executed under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate & Maintain (DBFOM)…

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country, has been awarded the top distinction at the 40th Corporate Excellence Awards hosted by the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP). With this recognition, the Bank has maintained its standing as the ‘Best Company in the Financial Category’ for the fourth consecutive year. The ceremony, held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, brought together senior government officials, regulators, business leaders and representatives of the corporate sector from across the country. Syed Tariq Hassan, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Group Head Risk Management of Meezan Bank, accepted…