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Tough measures taken by the Government have helped achieve macroeconomic stability and revived investor confidence in Pakistan, leading to Engro’s largest transaction in Pakistani rupee terms, said Samad Dawood. Last week, Engro Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Jazz”) and its parent company VEON Group, to expand Engro’s footprint in the mobile tower-sharing business. Through a scheme of arrangement, Jazz’s telecom infrastructure assets, housed under its wholly owned subsidiary Deodar (Private) Limited (“Deodar”), will vest into Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation. Engro will guarantee the repayment of Deodar’s debt of USD 375 million and…

An award-winning not-for-profit dedicated to developing purposeful and character-driven young social leaders, hosted its first-ever Youth Excellence Awards in Karachi. The ceremony celebrated individuals and organizations at the forefront of social change in Pakistan, empowering youth, providing growth opportunities, strengthening communities, and fostering innovation to build a brighter, more inclusive nation. Founded 13 years ago with the goal of empowering youth leaders, Youth Impact has touched and transformed more than 128,000 lives. Its experiential learning initiatives, outdoor classrooms, and social action projects have created lasting impacts on young changemakers worldwide. Prestigious institutions like the Higher Education Commission have been among…

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has appointed Mr. Khurram Zafar as the Chief Executive Officer, who has already taken charge. Mr. Khurram Zafar joins PMEX with a robust background in business, technology, and capital market leadership in Pakistan, Europe, and the United States. Prior to his appointment at PMEX, Khurram led a Pakistan focused venture capital fund, founded the LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship, and served on the Board and Digital Financial Services advisory committee of Karandaaz Pakistan. He has also served as the Chief Information Officer at the Lahore Stock Exchange and has consulted for Merrill Lynch, Visa, and Bank…

Pakistan’s technology sector achieved a historic milestone at the AsiaPacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, bagging 10 awards acrossmultiple categories. This incredible achievement highlights thenation’s growing prominence in the global ICT landscape.The APICTA Awards, held in Brunei Darussalam, brought togetherdelegations from 16 member economies to celebrate technologicalinnovation and excellence. Pakistan’s delegation, led by MuhammadZohaib Khan, comprised 20 talented teams representing startups, ITcompanies, and academic institutions.Pakistan’s APICTA 2024 Winners                1.            Banking, Insurance, & Finance: Cheque Mate                2.           …

The Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Mr. Rizwan Anwar, led Pakistan’s delegation in a significant meeting with H.E. Taha Ayhan, President of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), under the Vision of H.E Mian Shehbaz Sharif for Youth Development during the Suça OIC Youth Capital 2024 closing ceremony in Azerbaijan. The delegation, comprising Ms. Maha Jamil, Mr. Asfand Yar Naseer Special Representatives and other Youth Delegate Members highlighted Pakistan’s flagship initiatives under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP). The dialogue centered on fostering mutual collaboration to enhance skills, promote innovation, and empower youth within Pakistan and the…

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with the prestigious American Hospital Association Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards 2024 in the silver category. This recognition underscores AKUH’s dedication to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its employees, promoting their well-being through innovative and effective strategies. The award ceremony took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the IHF celebrated the best in global healthcare excellence. The award was received by Ms Shehreen Ali, Nurse Manager, on behalf of Employee Health, Department of Family Medicine, the Aga Khan University Hospital.…

IBA Karachi held its Convocation for the Class of 2024 at the Main Campus. It marked a Momentous Occasion as 1353 Graduates were conferred degrees in several disciplines. The Graduating Batch included 990 Graduates from 6 Undergraduate programs, 362 Graduates from 11 Postgraduate programs, and 1 PhD graduate. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was the Honorable Chief Minister of Sindh and Patron IBA, Syed Murad Ali Shah. Ms. Sultana Siddiqui, President of Hum Network & Founder of Moomal Productions attended as a Guest of Honor. Patron IBA, Mr. Shah, praised IBA for building a Legacy of Leadership, Excellence & Impact, supported by World Class Faculty, 67% of whom hold…

Faysal Funds is thrilled to announce an extraordinary achievement at the 9th International Finance and Financial Services Awards (IFFSA) ceremony held recently in Sri Lanka. In the event Faysal Funds was honored with two prestigious awards: the Silver Award for Asset Management Company of the Year and the Gold Award for Digital Product/Fintech Offering of the Year. The Silver Award for Asset Management Company of the Year is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in asset management and investment services. This recognition reflects our dedication to empowering investors and guiding them toward their financial goals with integrity…

IBA Karachi proudly hosted a two-day 25th Annual Population Research Conference, focusing on the Pathways to Sustainable Development, which was organized in collaboration with Population Association of Pakistan (PAP) and the Population Research Centre (PRC) at the IBA School of Economics & Social Sciences. The partnership with the PAP highlights IBA’s dedication to fostering Collaboration among Scholars, Policymakers, and Practitioners to address Pakistan’s Evolving Demographic Challenges. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi, delivered the Welcome Remarks at the Engaging Inaugural Session. Senator (R) Javed Jabbar, Director, Social Policy and Development Centre, Karachi, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Nasra…

The Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC), is a transformative initiative designed to expedite justice and support survivors of sexual violence. The Model ARCC was inaugurated today at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Khyber Medical College (KMC), Peshawar. Established through the collaboration of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Legal Aid Society (LAS), the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government, and Khyber Medical College (KMC), this model ARCC underscores the urgency of coordinated, survivor-centric approaches to addressing sexual violence. The event commenced with opening remarks by Ms. Durkhanay Ijaz senior manager in LAS, who highlighted that The Peshawar ARCC is the…