Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), showcased its flagship project, CBD NSIT City, at Data Fest 2025, where it emerged as the highlight of the event, captivating the attention of aspiring entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts. Organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the two-day…
Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), is set to participate in Data Fest 2025, taking place on November 11–12 at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad. The event is being organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. CBD Punjab will showcase its flagship project, CBD…
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank has expressed deep concern over persistently high interest rates in Pakistan, warning that the State Bank’s tight monetary stance is stifling private sector growth and forcing the government to pay an enormous cost of borrowing. In its latest assessment, EPBD noted that despite improving inflation trends,…
Coca-Cola successfully showcased its wide range of sustainability initiatives at the 28th Sustainable Development Conference, hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). A major highlight was The Coca-Cola Foundation receiving the Best Social Impact Award for its Home Chefs Project from SDPI. Implemented in partnership with CARE Pakistan, this initiative is training 8,000 home-based…
The Central Business District (CBD) Punjab has announced impressive progress on its flagship project, CBD NSIT City, marking a defining moment in Pakistan’s journey toward digital transformation. As the country’s first and largest dedicated IT City, NSIT City has now achieved 38% completion of its asphalt base course, showcasing steady advancement in developing the country’s…
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Economic Policy & Business Development Think Tank Dr Gohar Ejaz has warned that Pakistan’s mounting tax burden is driving the economy towards collapse, accusing the government of imposing unrealistic tax expectations and penalizing honest taxpayers instead of broadening the tax base. In a report and media statement, Gohar said the government’s push to…
In response to the devastating floods that struck Punjab’s fertile lands, Syngenta Pakistan has launched a major CSR initiative to help affected farmers rebuild their livelihoods across Multan and Sahiwal divisions. Committed to sustainability and rural prosperity, Syngenta Pakistan has pledged PKR 50 million worth of crop protection products and vegetable seeds for flood-affected farmers….
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has waived commissions for ride-hailing in Karachi from November 1 to December 31, 2025, as a part of its people-first strategy, enabling drivers to retain 100% of their earnings. This initiative reinforces inDrive’s commitment to fairness, empowerment, and community well-being. Through its unique peer-to-peer pricing model, the…
Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) is a leading dedicated Islamic Asset Management Company in Pakistan, and part of Pak-Qatar Group, which is Pakistan’s Pioneer and Premier Islamic financial services group. PQAMC has recently announced the monthly dividend of Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan (PQMIP) under PQAMC's Shariah-Compliant Income Fund. The plan is also amongst the…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) successfully concluded its three-city Corporate Conference 2025 across Multan, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. The series served as an engaging platform for dialogue on finance transformation, climate resilience, emerging technologies, and human capital development, reaffirming ACCA’s commitment to advancing Pakistan’s professional and economic potential. The first leg of the conference…