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Advancing the Prime Minister’s vision of a modern, cashless, and digitally empowered economy, National Bank of Pakistan has achieved another significant milestone in the public sector’s digital transformation journey. NBP has onboarded the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) to digitize its payment collection process. The agreement was recently signed by Mr. Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO of NBP, and Mr. Javed Zia, Director General of BEOE. Under this partnership, NBP will facilitate RAAST P2M QR-based digital fee collections for BEOE’s walk-in applicants, enabling instant, secure, and convenient payments while enhancing customer convenience, operational efficiency, and transparency. On…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), reinforcing its shared commitment to expanding access to quality education and creating opportunities for future generations. A senior delegation from Faysal Bank, led by Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Mian Muhammad Younis, visited the LUMS campus. The delegation included Mr. Hafiz Mohammad Yousaf, Director; Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO; and other senior officials. During the visit, the delegation also met with LUMS Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali. A key highlight of the visit was the presentation of a cheque…

This Independence Day, Sarsabz, the flagship brand of Fatima Fertilizer, has launched “Dil Se Dekho Sarsabz Pakistan,” a nationwide digital campaign inviting Pakistanis to celebrate the country’s true spirit by sharing authentic stories of their hometowns. Inspired by the belief that Pakistan’s greatest strength lies in its people, Dil Se Dekho Sarsabz Pakistan invites citizens to celebrate the country’s rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant traditions and resilient communities by creating a short video showcasing what makes their hometown unique. Every story is different, yet together they reflect the shared spirit of Pakistan, reinforcing the belief that our diversity is not what divides us—it is what…

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) has signed an MoU with the National AI Hub, Pakistan’s first nationally coordinated AI Hub, established by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The partnership will advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence in Pakistan’s health sector, with a particular focus on improving maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes. The MoU provides a framework for collaboration in research, innovation, evidence generation, policy engagement, and capacity building in artificial intelligence for healthcare. Through this partnership, MoNHSRC and the National AI Hub will identify national priorities, support the development and evaluation of…

Meezan Bank’s new Regional Headquarter – Meezan Tower Islamabad has been awarded the internationally recognized LEED Gold Certification, by U.S. Green Building Council & Green Business Certification Inc. reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to integrating sustainability across its operations and infrastructure. As a globally recognized benchmark for sustainable buildings, LEED evaluates performance across energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, sustainable materials and overall environmental impact. The LEED Gold certification reflects Meezan Bank’s commitment to integrating sustainability across both its business and the infrastructure that supports its operations. A key contributor to Meezan Tower’s LEED Gold certification is its strong performance…

OGDC, in collaboration with Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), announced the operationalization of the Community Health & Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Facility in Jhal Magsi, Balochistan. This milestone marks OGDC’s 19th community health facility across its operational areas, further strengthening our commitment to improving healthcare access and enhancing the well-being of local communities. The facility is expected to serve approximately 200,000 people annually, providing free-of-cost, quality healthcare services and bringing essential primary healthcare closer to underserved populations. This initiative reflects #OGDC’s enduring commitment to sustainable social development and the empowerment of communities across Balochistan. Services Offered: Family Medicine…

LIVOLTEK Pakistan successfully organized a comprehensive IP66 Hybrid Inverter Series Technical Training Workshop, reaffirming its commitment to developing a highly skilled installer network and strengthening technical capabilities across Pakistan’s rapidly expanding solar industry. The workshop also marked a significant commercial milestone for LIVOLTEK Pakistan with the announcement of a bulk procurement agreement for its Residential Energy Storage System, comprising the 6kW IP66 Hybrid Inverter paired with a 5kWh Battery Bank. This achievement reflects the increasing market confidence in LIVOLTEK’s advanced residential energy storage solutions and reinforces the company’s growing footprint in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector. The successful deal was made…

inDrive, the global mobility and delivery platform, has announced the official rollout of its new in-app “Trip Audio Recording” feature across Pakistan. This feature allows the passenger and the driver to manually activate recording from the app’s Safety Center during a ride. By giving both parties the ability to document their journey environment, it introduces a reliable and transparent framework that supports inDrive’s safety teams in evaluating situations fairly and accurately based on verified audio data. Awais Saeed, Country Manager for inDrive Pakistan commented, “For us, safety is about building an environment of trust and mutual respect during everyday trips.…

Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan, announced the arrival of a Roll on/Roll off (RoRo) vessel carrying more than 2000 BYD New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) at the Karachi Port, marking one of the largest consignments of BYD vehicles to arrive in Pakistan to date. This shipment comes at a time when Pakistan’s transition towards NEVs continues to gather pace as consumers increasingly recognize the economic, environmental and technological advantages of electric mobility. This growing demand is thus reflected in the increasing scale of vehicle shipments into the country, reinforcing BYD’s commitment to making NEVs more…

Mashreq Pakistan, part of Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of Muhammad Umar Ilyas as Chief Information Officer, reinforcing the bank’s continued investment in technology, innovation and digital banking capabilities in Pakistan. Muhammad Umar Ilyas brings more than 22 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and large-scale IT operations across the telecommunications and financial services sectors. He has a proven track record of driving enterprise-wide transformations, building high-performing teams, and delivering innovative, future-ready technology ecosystems. In his most recent leadership roles at PTCL Group and Ubank, Umar led data…