ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has entered a phase of economic momentum after years of instability, with improving macroeconomic indicators and renewed investor confidence laying the groundwork for sustainable growth, Yousaf Gandapur, Country Director of Meinhardt Pakistan and CEO of MGI Capital said. In an interview, Gandapur said the country’s shift from crisis to recovery is underpinned by…
NeemPaymenow is proud to announce a landmark partnership with K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, to provide Shariah-compliant earned-wage access to K-Electric employees. K-Electric serves more than 3.8 million customers across a vast network. These individuals are not only skilled professionals but essential community heroes who repair faults, maintain complex systems, and respond…
This year, 44 leading multinational and national companies participated in the Global DEI Awards, following a rigorous, evidence-based disclosure and independent evaluation by an international jury. Four companies were declared “Most Inclusive Companies of the Year include Bank Alfalah Limited, Jazz, HBL, and Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited. In terms of DEI score, Bank Alfalah…
New Year’s is WhatsApp’s’s biggest day of the year, with each year breaking new records for how people text and call their friends and loved ones. On a regular day, the organization supports over 100 billion messages and 2 billion calls – but the twenty-four hours when the world welcomes a New Year always tops…
realme, Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, is all set to step into the country’s growing installment ecosystem by introducing easy and accessible installment plans for its customers. Marking its entry into what is being termed as the “installment mania,” realme has partnered with QistBazaar.pk, Pakistan’s first Islamic Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) marketplace, during the 5th…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed Pakistan’s first field test of a full-duplex E-band microwave link. This achievement represents a significant breakthrough in ultra-high-capacity backhaul technology for Pakistan. With rapidly growing data traffic driven by high-definition video streaming, augmented reality (AR), cloud services, and low-latency…
In Pakistan’s thriving leather markets, Adnan Siddiqui, Director of Karachi-based FACON and founder of Trendy Jacket, had a vision: to showcase Pakistani craftsmanship globally through premium leather jackets and accessories. But vision alone wasn’t enough. Despite Pakistan’s leather goods exports reaching $98.697 million with 5.1% growth, Adnan faced the challenges that stifle countless Pakistani entrepreneurs:…
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, including two female members and eight newly inducted member banks, marking a strategic shift toward greater inclusivity and broader industry representation. Following the elections, the Executive Committee unanimously elected Mr. Zafar Masud, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bank of Punjab,…
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), continues its commitment to delivering world-class urban infrastructure with CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, conducting a detailed visit to ongoing development projects across CBD Punjab and NSIT City. During the visit, CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin assessed progress…
Infinix announced its partnership with Qist Bazaar through a nationwide launch event, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to expanding its smart ecosystem. The event took place from December 26 to 28 at the Karachi Expo Center. Through structured installment plans, consumers can explore Infinix’s latest smartphones, smart TVs, and IoT devices. By integrating Infinix’s ecosystem with…