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We’re glad to announce that Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group, consisting of PTCL and Ufone 4G, has joined forces with NETS International to modernize our IT Core Routing Platforms by deploying a state-of-the-art Cisco IT Core Routing Solution. This strategic initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering superior IT services by leveraging the latest advancements in network infrastructure. The deployment of Cisco’s industry-leading routing technology will bring transformative benefits with significant impact on our operations. With advanced data processing capabilities and reduced latency, users can enjoy a seamless digital experience that enhances overall satisfaction. The collaboration will seamlessly integrate…

In the bustling, often overlooked urban slum settlements of Karachi, change is taking place. Children who once faced the dual threats of vaccine-preventable diseases and malnutrition are now being reached by the Engaging Private Providers for Immunization-Integrated Services project—an innovative initiative that blends routine immunization and nutrition services. Funded by the Gates Foundation, this project is made possible through a collaboration between the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Pakistan, Government of Sindh Health Department, Aga Khan University (AKU) and local communities. In 2022, the project was born out of necessity. Rapid increase in the mobile and migrant population in Karachi…

Urdu press release attached GCT’s new school building in Malir district emerges as powerful public-private alliance aims to educate 660 underserved children.* Karachi In a shining example of public-private collaboration to combat illiteracy in Sindh, Green Crescent Trust (GCT) has announced a transformative partnership with the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) and two leading charitable organizations to educate 660 out-of-school children in the underserved rural belt of District Malir, near Education City. This initiative marks a major milestone in GCT’s ongoing mission to provide quality education to children from marginalized communities. The school, previously operating for over a decade in a…

tapmad Entertainment has officially unveiled the first look of Farhan Saeed from its highly anticipated upcoming original series, Shamsher. The striking poster offers audiences a powerful glimpse of Saeed in a bold new look, hinting at an intense and emotionally driven performance. Known for his celebrated roles in hits like Suno Chanda, Udaari, and Mere Humsafar, Farhan Saeed takes on a new creative challenge with Shamsher, stepping into uncharted territory that promises to reveal a different side of his talent. This project marks an exciting new phase in Saeed’s acting journey, as he brings raw intensity and depth to his…

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has unveiled the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey – Wave 27, conducted across Pakistan in March and April 2025 following its senior leadership’s meeting with Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Government of Pakistan Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb today. The survey reflects significant improvement in overall business confidence, which improved substantially by 16 percentage points from negative 5 percent to positive 11 percent, compared to the previous wave conducted in October November 2024. The positive shift in sentiment across various sectors of the economy can largely be attributed to…

A three-day eye screening camp will be held from May 26 to 28, 2025, at the Abdul Razak Tabba Welfare Dispensary located within the premises of Lucky Cement Factory in Pezu. Conducted in collaboration with Al-Shifa Trust, the camp will run daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The initiative aims to provide accessible eye care services to residents of the surrounding communities. Services to be offered during the camp include general eye examinations, prescription glasses, free medicines, and cataract screening. Qualified medical personnel and optometrists from Al-Shifa Trust will be on-site to conduct assessments and provide necessary treatment and…

The LUMS Energy Institute, in collaboration with the National Grid Company (NGC), formerly NTDC, will host the National Consultative Workshop on the Power Sector Indigenization Road Map on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at LUMS, Lahore. Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, will grace the occasion as Chief Guest, while Chairman Pakistan Engineering Council, Engr. Waseem Nazir will address the gathering and highlight the role of regulatory bodies in accelerating industrial localization. Prof. Dr. Fiaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Chairman of the Board of Directors at NGC and Senior Advisor at the LUMS Energy Institute, stated, “This workshop…

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), the country’s only licensed, multi-commodity futures exchange, is preparing to launch Deliverable Sugar Futures after Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recently approved the contract – a landmark step towards improving transparency and efficiency in Pakistan’s sugar trade. As one of Pakistan’s largest agro-based sectors, the sugar industry has long faced challenges including unregulated pricing, excessive speculation, hoarding, and supply chain inefficiencies. With the commencement of trading in Deliverable Sugar Futures at PMEX, the industry will gain access to a regulated, national platform that enables transparent price discovery, streamlined trading, effective risk management, and enhanced…

Telenor Pakistan has launched its next-generation Commission Management System (CMS), a major step forward in organization’s digital transformation journey. Powered by SAP and hosted on Google Cloud, the platform is designed to simplify and streamline how commissions are designed, calculated, and disbursed to ensure real-time accuracy and transparency for channel partners. The successful deployment of this platform was made possible through close collaboration with Telenor’s system integration partner Tallymarks Consulting (TMC) With CMS, partners now have instant visibility into their earnings, building greater trust through timely and clear payouts. The system also enables smarter campaign management by offering data-driven insights…

— In pursuit of innovation and excellence in customer service, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has successfully completed a major upgrade of its banking technology platform. This strategic enhancement demonstrates NBP’s ongoing commitment to harnessing modern innovations to streamline operations. The improved banking platform introduces a suite of enhancements, including accelerated transaction processing, significantly reduced system downtime, and greater operational efficiency across branches and digital channels. The modern infrastructure enables NBP to offer faster, smarter, and more secure banking services to millions of customers nationwide and internationally. In addition to performance improvements, the system advancement brings state-of-the-art security features, offering…