The frequency of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement exceeded two per day in 2023, according to the Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team. In the latest MDR Analyst Report, they observed this trend across all industries with financial, IT, government, and industrial sectors at the top of the list. According to the report,…
Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) today announced a series of training programs designed to equip Pakistani businesses, particularly small and medium-sized exporters, with essential knowledge, tools and methodologies to achieve success in the global market. In conjunction with this announcement, Alibaba.com has unveiled…
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Emirates have signed a strategic partnership outlining joint initiatives to intensify international efforts and bolster Dubai’s mindshare as a hub for trade, tourism and investment. Building on both entities’ long-standing partnership and success in tourism promotion, this latest development underlines their respective commitment to achieving the…
The 18th edition of the ‘Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition’ (POGEE), the premier showcase of the Energy sector, commenced at the Lahore Expo Centre with great enthusiasm. This edition, featuring cutting-edge global technologies for the Oil, Gas, and Power industries, was inaugurated alongside the 15th Safe Secure Pakistan (SSP) exhibition. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was…
SAS, the leader in analytics, further fosters its long-standing relationship with the multinational engineering company Descon Engineering Limited. Descon has chosen SAS as its trusted partner to develop an innovative and highly customized solution that enables qualified analysis and decision-making based on reliable data. Recognized globally for its quality, safety and on-time delivery of projects…
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) has signed an Issuing Bank Agreement (IBA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support international trade in Pakistan. Under the agreement, IFC will guarantee payment of DIBPL obligations to support their trade finance transactions with tenors of up to one year. This will strengthen DIBPL’s strategic plan to…
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also recognized as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), is set to mark a significant milestone in the region’s real estate landscape with the auction of six exclusive plots, comprising three mix-used commercial and three residential plots, scheduled for May 9, 2024. As the premium development authority…
Standard Chartered Pakistan hosted an exclusive meeting between a delegation of international investors representing renowned Asset Management Funds from different parts of the world and the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, in Islamabad. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential investment opportunities in Pakistan’s economy. Standard Chartered has a…
The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized CFO Conference 2024 on theme “Curating Responsible Growth: Innovate, Illuminate, and Integrate,”at a local hotel. Mr. Farrukh Rehman, President ICAP in his address welcomed the guests and congratulated the organizing committee, council members, sponsors and the participants. He…
Embarking on a transformative journey, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), People Bus Service, and Mastercard, has reshaped Karachi’s public transportation landscape. Together, they’ve introduced an advanced digital payment system aimed at elevating urban travel in Pakistan’s largest metropolis to international standards. This initiative promises unparalleled ease…