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Oxford Pakistan Program Hosts Exclusive Hi-Tea Celebrating Hamid Ismail, Malala Yousafzai, and Scholars, Advancing the Vision of Higher Education and Empowerment The Oxford Pakistan Program (OPP) recently hosted a distinguished hi-tea at the University of Oxford, bringing together key figures committed to advancing education and empowering the next generation of leaders. The event featured Businessman and philanthropist Hamid Ismail CEO Ismail Global, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, scholars from the Hamid Ismail Foundation and Malala Fund, the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, the Principal of Lady Margaret Hall, and key members of the Pakistani diaspora. The event served as a powerful reminder of…

Pakistan, through holding the international Islamic capital market conference, is paving the way to transition into a sustainable, equitable, and interest-free financial ecosystem. This was stated by SECP Chairman Akif Saeed in his welcome address at a dinner jointly hosted by the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) for the delegates and speakers of the Second International Islamic Capital Markets Conference and Expo that started in Karachi today. The Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), and National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been honoured by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under its Pakistan Remittance Initiative (PRI) as the Fastest Growing Bank in Pakistan’s Remittance Market. The award was presented at the 4th Pakistan Remittance Summit, held recently in Rome, Italy. This prestigious award underscores FBL’s excellence and growing leadership in the remittance sector, reflecting the trust and confidence placed in the Bank by its valued customers, in Pakistan and abroad. Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO, FBL, said, “We are deeply honoured by this recognition from the State Bank of…

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Best Operator in a Growth Market’ award at the World Communication Awards (WCA) 2024. This honor highlights Jazz’s pivotal role in expanding digital access and bridging the digital divide in underserved communities across Pakistan. The 26th WCA ceremony, held in London, celebrated excellence and innovation in global telecommunications. Kamila Khan, Chief Legal Officer at Jazz, accepted the award, emphasizing Jazz’s commitment to digital transformation, connectivity, and community empowerment. Organized annually by Total Telecom since 1999, the WCA has become a hallmark of excellence, honoring leaders in connectivity and innovation.…

TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand and global leader in consumer technology ranked amongst the top two TV brands and a prominent pioneer in home appliances, successfully hosted its first-ever exclusive industry gathering in Wuhan, China. Bringing together notable dealers, media representatives, and influencers from the Middle East & Africa region the TCL Air Conference – “Air to Future, Sail to Success,” this milestone event showcased TCL’s technological excellence, revolutionary air conditioning innovations, and precision engineering of its cutting-edge Wuhan Intelligent Manufacturing Centre. “This event is a testament to TCL’s position as a global leader in innovation and manufacturing…

Aga Khan University (AKU) proudly announces that Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), and Dr Jai K. Das, Assistant Director of IGHD and Associate Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, have been recognized in the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list by Clarivate – a leading global information services provider that identifies and celebrates influential researchers through a rigorous evaluation of scholarly impact. This prestigious recognition highlights their continued global impact in advancing health and development research. Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta was recognized in the Clinical Medicine category, while Dr Jai K.…

IBA proudly hosted the 4th Annual International Conference on “Rethinking Economics”, which was organized in collaboration with IBA’s School of Economics and Social Sciences (IBA-SESS) and the Center for Business & Economic Research (IBA-CBER). In his opening remarks, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, expressed gratitude and welcomed the participants to the conference. Dr. Zaidi emphasized the need for interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to economic challenges, inspiring academics, and policymaking, and for students to envision sustainable & inclusive solutions for the future. Kiyoshi Taniguchi, Regional Lead Economist & Marcel Schröder, Country Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB), shared insights…

The 10th edition of the Beauty, Fitness, Consumer Health Expo and ICPF(Household & Stationery Education Asia) Exhibition will take placefrom December 12 to 15 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Sindh Minister forInformation, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inaam Memon will bethe chief guest of the event.More than 2,000 renowned brands and 350 companies from seven countriesare participating in the expo, including the USA, China, Korea, Iran,Turkey, and Indonesia. The exhibition is expected to attract 40,000visitors and generate $20 million in revenue through service exports,B2B deals, sponsorships, and tourism-related activities.The event aims to provide a platform to stakeholders, experts, andconsumers of…

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has unveiled the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey – Wave 26, conducted across Pakistan in October and November 2024. The survey reflects improvement in overall business confidence, which improved significantly by 9%, from negative 14% to negative 5% as compared to the previous wave conducted in March – April 2024. The improvement in business sentiment is driven by positive economic growth, a stable exchange rate, and a notable decline in reported inflation. The Services Sector led the recovery, improving from negative 14% to positive 2%, followed by the…

Pakistan’s leading food company, Shan Foods has partnered with SHINE Humanity to advance its goal of establishing an accessible and affordable healthcare infrastructure across the Kunri Tehsil in rural Sindh. Adhering to the UNSDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, this partnership is a part of Shan Foods’ larger initiative “Growing Flavor”, which aims to build a sustainable agricultural hub in Asia’s largest red chilli production site at Kunri. Since the pilot phase of the initiative three years ago, Shan Foods has introduced and executed a comprehensive community development plan across Kunri. The company has successfully conducted trainings and workshops focused…