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The Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for an interactive session with foreign investors and business leaders. The session focused on the government’s initiatives aimed at economic stabilization and enabling a conducive business environment in Pakistan. During the session, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal provided an in-depth overview of the government’s economic agenda, highlighting Uraan Pakistan – The 5Es National Economic Transformation Plan. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reforms aimed at addressing investor challenges and fostering sustainable growth. “The government is committed to ensuring economic stability…

This International Education Day at British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT UK 2025), Google for Education along with its local partner Tech Valley, signed an agreement with the Punjab Government, including the Punjab School Education Department and the Punjab Education Foundation, to transform Punjab’s primary and secondary schools by laying down foundations for AI interventions in the education system. Previously, Google for Education has been working with the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training in Pakistan with Chromebooks being a center of providing quality and secure education and opening up paths for students to explore more global digital…

The Hashmanis Group of Hospitals is set to host the 7th edition of the highly anticipated Pioneering Innovations in Ophthalmology (PIO) conference, a premier platform bringing together renowned ophthalmologists from around the world on Sunday 26th January. This year’s event, scheduled to take place in Karachi, will focus on groundbreaking “Advancements in Retina & Diagnostics,” providing an unparalleled opportunity for ophthalmic professionals to explore the latest trends and innovations in the field. Led by the legendary Dr. Sharif Hashmani, this year’s conference will host speakers from USA, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Tunisia and the UAE. With an impressive lineup…

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has called on the Lahore Qalandars to leverage the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season to promote climate awareness and encourage sustainable living. During a meeting with the CEO of Lahore Qalandars, Rana Atif who called on her on Wednesday, Ms. Alam emphasized the importance of using PSL’s peak visibility to highlight the critical need for climate action. She remarked that the collaboration will provide a significant opportunity to reach a broad audience and engage youth on the pressing challenges of climate change. “The role of influential platforms like…

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority known as CBD Punjab proudly announces the inauguration of the Major Ishaq Shaheed Flyover marking a significant step towards transforming Lahore’s urban infrastructure. The flyover a pivotal part of the Walton Road Upgradation Project was inaugurated by Khawaja Saad Rafique former Federal Minister for Aviation and Railways, alongside Imran Amin CEO CBD Punjab, Mian Naseer, former MPA and other key officials of CBD and contractor including Asif Iqbal Director Project Management, Waseem Siddiq Director Marketing, Sameer Aftab Sial Director Architect & Planning and Asif Babar Director Construction. Completed Walton road upgradation project total…

Facing a highly uncertain year ahead, amid a new U.S. administration, heightened geopolitical tensions, and various domestic economic and political challenges, the latest ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) of over 1,800 finance professionals recorded a marked fall in confidence in Q4 2024. There was also a sharp deterioration in the Employment Index.On a more positive note, there were small gains in the forward-looking New Orders Index and the Capital Expenditure Index, Confidence fell markedly in Western Europe and is at its weakest since Q3 2022. Strikingly, UK confidence is at a record…

· The solution supports Pakistan’s vision for a more inclusive digital economy by driving financial inclusion and digital payments adoption among youth · The Meezan Visa Student Debit Card will offer exclusive discounts and rewards that are tailored to the specific needs of tertiary students Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today announced a partnership with Meezan Bank, the country’s leading Islamic bank, to unveil a unique proposition designed to empower the digitization journey of Pakistan’s student population. Eligible university students aged 18 to 24 years will be able to gain access to secure, convenient, and rewarding…

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Engineering Company Limited (PECO), a public-listed company, has taken a decisive step toward revival by approving five years of delayed financial accounts to be approved by the general body meeting of its shareholders scheduled to take place on February 17, 2025. These accounts will now be presented for approval at the general body meeting of shareholders scheduled for February 17, 2025. This milestone follows years of catastrophic mismanagement under its former Managing Director (MD), Mr. Mairaj Anis Ariff, a nominee of the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoIP), whose tenure brought the company to…

Mastercard has once again collaborated with foodpanda, a Delivery Hero-owned online food and grocery delivery platform, to boost digital payment in Pakistan and support the nation’s transition toward a cashless economy. This collaboration with one of Pakistan’s leading delivery platforms underscores Mastercard’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem. According to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, currency in circulation (CIC) in the country increased by 11.2% during the first half of 2024. By addressing the gap between cash and digital payments, Mastercard and foodpanda are uniquely positioned to accelerate digital payment adoption, enabling the…

Samrah Enterprises, Pakistan’s leading brand marketing company and owners of Fresh St!, has teamed up with Plankton Fisheries to launch a new line of premium deep-sea caught seafood. This innovative range includes a variety of fish and shrimp, processed with Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) technique to preserve freshness, at the HACCP and UKAS certified facilities to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality. Both Samrah Enterprises and Plankton Fisheries are dedicated to providing top-tier products that focus on freshness, taste, and ethical sourcing practices. Every product in the Fresh St! Seafood range meets the highest export standards, ensuring…