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TPL REIT Management Company Limited (TPL RMC) has entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with two of the country’s leading brokerage houses, Topline Securities Limited and Growth Securities (Private) Limited. This collaboration marks a transformational milestone for the REIT funds managed by TPL RMC, bringing together the combined financial expertise, market reach, and investor networks of Topline and Growth Securities to support capital raising initiatives. Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership will focus on: i) raising capital for new REIT funds launched by TPL RMC, ii) supporting fundraising for new assets inducted into existing REIT funds, iii) assisting…

What started as a casual trail turned into survival mode real quick. Four friends, one hilltop, perfect vibes, until the weather flipped and dragged our cell service down with it. Everyone else’s phones? Stuck on that dreaded “No Service” screen. However, we had the Infinix HOT 60 Series, featuring its game-changing 1.5km No-Signal Communication. While other hikers were waving their phones in the air like it was 2005, we were using direct phone-to-phone communication to coordinate our safe descent back down. This built-in walkie-talkie mode isn’t just some cool tech flex, it’s your real-world backup tech when everything else fails.…

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has announced a nationwide pledge to distribute 15,000 helmets to drivers, reaffirming its role as an industry leader in promoting road safety in Pakistan. The pledge was formalized in collaboration with the City Traffic Police Lahore, underlining the shared vision of creating safer roads and a culture of responsible mobility. Dr. Fahad Ahmad, SSP City Traffic Police added: “This partnership with inDrive reflects our shared vision of safeguarding everyday commuters. We appreciate inDrive’s proactive approach and continued investment in road safety, and we’re pleased to support initiatives that benefit workers and promote…

Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has collaborated with TPL Life, a digital insurance provider, to extend much-needed healthcare support to flood-affected communities across Punjab. The partnering institutions set up medical camps across Pakpattan, Sialkot, and Minchinabad (Bahawalnagar) to deliver essential healthcare to people who had lost access to medical facilities – either destroyed or rendered inaccessible by the recent floods. The initiative reflects the institutions’ shared commitment to corporate social responsibility and timely humanitarian intervention. The day long camps offered comprehensive medical services completely free of charge, including medical check-ups, consultations, distribution of medicines and tetanus vaccinations. The…

It goes without saying that Pakistan’s healthcare sector faces myriad governance challenges — a weak regulatory enforcement mechanism allowing substandard medicines to be marketed; the proliferation of inadequately trained or unlicensed healthcare providers (quacks) in the absence of a strong inspection or complaints system; and a general lack of awareness when it comes to patients simply knowing their rights in a bureaucratic system that is designed to be overly complicated, to name a few. Amid all this, there is the issue of unethical practices, whereby healthcare is driven not by quality patient-care but the need to drive up profits. So…

Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has unveiled its redesigned website. It is now an end-to-end digital acquisition platform built to simplify the customer journey from product discovery to onboarding. The website reduces decision-making time with structured comparisons and eligibility cues, gives users greater control through self-serve tools and application tracking, and serves as a single hub for all of the Bank’s digital and physical offerings. What’s new ● Seamless journeys: Easy steps to compare, choose, apply, and track products with clearer calls to action. ● Smarter navigation and search: Simple layout, powerful search, and product pages highlighting…

OPPO, the global leader in smartphone devices, has launched the much-anticipated OPPO A6 Pro in Pakistan, setting a new benchmark for the A-series with Pro Power, Pro Smooth performance, and Pro Waterproof protection. Designed for users who demand uncompromised endurance and fluid everyday experiences, the A6 Pro combines a massive 7,000 mAh battery, best-in-class 4G+ connectivity, 120Hz AMOLED display and OPPO’s most advanced cooling system to date. The launch event brought together leading tech KOLs, OPPO executives, partners, and media. Attendees enjoyed in-depth briefings, live durability demonstrations, and hands-on time in the experience zone. Pro Power: 5-year durable 7000 mAh…

To imagine South Asia’s future, we must connect to its past: this sentiment framed the launch of ‘Heritage at LUMS’, an initiative dedicated to preserving, digitising and reimagining Pakistan’s cultural memory for future generations. To celebrate the launch, LUMS welcomed faculty, students and the wider community at the university on September 26. “Pakistan is the inheritor of an extraordinarily rich and unparalleled heritage,” said Dr. Ali Raza, Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences department at LUMS. “And yet, we are at the risk of losing these treasures.” The event opened with an address by Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of…

Aik, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital banking platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to bolster its infrastructure with secure and reliable services using PTCL Smart Cloud. Through this collaboration, PTCL will deliver secure and reliable cloud infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and resilience for Aik, enhancing its digital capabilities. As part of BankIslami’s digital-first initiative, Aik aims to provide end-to-end financial services that are convenient and seamless. The platform aims to contribute to a more accessible and efficient digital banking ecosystem in Pakistan. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at Aik’s headquarters…

Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been recognized as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year in South Asia at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Conference & Awards 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award is testament to stellar performance of Lucky Investments since launch of its first fund in April 2025. The AUMs currently stand at over Rs.100 billion (USD 350 million) making Lucky the fastest growing AMC in Pakistan this year. The prestigious award was received by Mohammad Shoaib, CFA, CEO of Lucky Investments, at a ceremony attended by leading policymakers, regulators,…