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PSDF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NOWPDP to provide market-relevant vocational training to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and support their employment in relevant industries in Punjab.The agreement was signed by Azka Munir, Head of Program Design PSDF, and Noor ul Ain Saeed, Manager of Programs and Operations, NOWPDP. The ceremony was attended by the senior management from both sides. It formalizes a partnership that positions NOWPDP as the Training Service Provider (TSP).NOWPDP has built its Center of Excellence for Disability Inclusion (CEDI) in Korangi, Karachi which is the first comprehensive disability center in Pakistan. It will deliver…
OPPO has officially commenced the first sale of the Reno16 Series across Pakistan, with the OPPO Reno16 and Reno16 F now available for purchase through OPPO’s authorised retail network and major e-commerce platforms. The first sale marks the latest milestone in a launch journey that progressively introduced the series through its design, software, pricing and availability announcements. The Reno16 Series brings together distinctive design, AI-powered creative features, capable cameras, large-capacity batteries and enhanced durability, giving Pakistani consumers a smartphone experience designed around both everyday convenience and creative expression. The OPPO Reno16 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile…
Cheezious has achieved a significant milestone in food safety and operational excellence, with 16 restaurant outlets in Lahore receiving the highest five-star rating under the Punjab Food Authority’s (PFA) Restaurant First Rating Program. The achievement places Cheezious among the strongest-performing restaurant brands participating in the PFA’s rating initiative in Lahore. The program evaluates restaurants against food safety, hygiene and operational compliance standards through a structured assessment process. The five-star recognition was formally inaugurated at Cheezious Pakistan by Assistant Director Punjab Food Authority, Khawaja Umair, in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to ensure safe and…
International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) has unveiled a new generation of advanced flexible packaging films at 3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan 2026, highlighting its growing focus on value-added, sustainable and export-oriented packaging solutions. The company showcased its latest portfolio at Expo Centre Lahore, where the exhibition is being held from September 3 to 5, 2026. The new range includes coated films, AlOx transparent barrier films, ultra-high-barrier metallized films, low-temperature sealing, aroma barrier, high heat resistance and Retortable Films, next-generation BOPE, functional-oriented films and circular packaging solutions Mono-PE, Mono-PP, Mono-PET and PCR films). Designed for food, FMCG and other consumer-facing industries,…
An advocacy forum titled “Restoring and Financing Zewar-e-Taleem: Safeguarding Girls’ Right to Secondary Education” was held in Lahore on 28 August, with kind financial support of Malala Fund by bringing together parliamentarians, government representatives, education officials, civil society organizations, girls’ education champions and other stakeholders to discuss the urgent need to restore and adequately finance the Zewar-e-Taleem Programme in Punjab. Participants strongly emphasized that Zewar-e-Taleem has played an important role in supporting girls’ continuation in secondary education, particularly for girls from vulnerable and low-income families. The forum called for the immediate restoration of the programme and proposed increasing the monthly…
Pakistan International Business Forum (PIBF) has announced the launch of a nationwide “Say NO to Petroleum Levy Tax” Signature Campaign to mobilise the country’s business community against the increasing burden of Petroleum Levy and other petroleum-related taxes. PIBF Central President Dr. Mushtaq Mangat, Secretary General Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer, PIBF Lahore President Abdul Wadood Alvi, and Muaz Qazi said the campaign would seek signatures from businessmen, traders, industrialists and representatives of different business sectors across Pakistan to build collective support for reducing the petroleum levy. They said the growing burden of petroleum taxation was increasing the cost of doing business and…
A new study by Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance Bank, Mobilink Bank, and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has highlighted a growing financial vulnerability among women farmers in Pakistan, finding that many are turning to borrowing to manage the impact of climate shocks while still facing limited access to formal financial services. The findings point to an urgent need for more inclusive, climate-responsive financial solutions that can help women farmers protect livelihoods, recover faster and build greater resilience. The study, “Designing Gender-Responsive Climate Finance: A Diagnostic Study and Product Framework for Women Farmers in Pakistan,” draws on field research across…
3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan – Pioneer and the Biggest Exhibition, for plastic, printing, and packaging industries, opened today at Lahore Expo Centre. Organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., the exhibition was inaugurated by Chaudhry Shafay Hussain (Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Punjab), along with Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO of Fakt Exhibitions. Addressing at the inaugural ceremony, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain appreciated Fakt Exhibitions for providing a platform that connects Pakistan’s industry with global manufacturers, technology providers and emerging business opportunities. He said the exhibition provides an opportunity for businesses to explore the latest machinery, technologies and innovative solutions while…
Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the realme C100 Series, realme has released a groundbreaking consumer insight report, “The Ahead Generation.” The report delves into how young people across Pakistan are fundamentally redefining education, careers, and their paths to success. To engineer a smartphone that truly keeps up with today’s youth, realme invested heavily in understanding their evolving daily realities. The core finding is clear: Pakistan’s Gen Z is no longer living a linear life. They are studying, working, creating, and building their futures simultaneously—and they are demanding technology that can power this multi-role lifestyle.The Multi-Role Reality: Juggling Isn’t…
Pakistan is set to host one of the country’s largest gatherings of technology and cybersecurity leadership on September 12, as the World CIO 200 Summit & Awards 2026 – Pakistan Edition brings together more than 800 technology executives, cybersecurity professionals and business decision makers, alongside more than 100 senior Pakistani technology leaders from overseas. The Karachi edition forms part of the World CIO 200 Roadshow 2026, a global leadership platform connecting technology and business leaders across more than 60 countries. The 2026 roadshow spans major technology markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America, with Pakistan featured…