
Barkat Frisian’s IPO to fetch up to 1.23 billion on 17 & 18 February
Barkat Frisian Agro Limited, a joint venture of Frisian Egg Group of Netherlands and Pakistan’s…
Barkat Frisian Agro Limited, a joint venture of Frisian Egg Group of Netherlands and Pakistan’s Buksh Group, is all set to raise up to 1.2 billion financing from PSX through the book building process on 17th and 18th February. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have approved…
The Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, will host the AgriConnections 2025 conference and expo on February 12 and 13 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The two-day conference will bring together top international and Pakistani experts, policymakers, financial institutions, and agribusiness leaders to explore investment opportunities and transformative solutions for…
Experts from around the world gathered at the 26th National Health Sciences Research Symposium (NHSRS) at Aga Khan University (AKU) to discuss the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. Over two days of keynotes, plenary talks, and pre-symposium workshops, leaders in medicine and technology explored how AI is revolutionizing healthcare delivery,…
According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), domestic cement despatches by the industry during the month of January 2025 were 3.313 million tons compared to 2.967 million tons in January 2024, showing an increase of 11.64%. Exports despatches also increased by 30.25% as the volumes increased from 446,595 tons in…
Local tyre industry expressed its deep concern for not being consulted on recently issued ITP valuation VR-1958 & VR-1959 dated 17-1-2025. “As a local tyre producer and one of the major stakeholders in the industry, we wish to highlight that in light of the recent ITP valuation, we were unfortunately not consulted. “This…
Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments hosted its inaugural market focused client event – Visa Connect Karachi – last week. Attended by more than 200 participants including senior members of the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistani financial industry, it marked the first event of its kind for Visa in the…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) successfully concluded the 3rd Pakistan Climate Conference today, marking the event with the inaugural OICCI Climate Excellence Awards. The two-day conference brought together key policymakers from federal and provincial governments, climate experts, business leaders, and advocates to discuss and promote sustainable climate action in Pakistan….
CDC Share Registrar Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation: E-Voting through WhatsApp. This revolutionary feature is set to redefine the electronic voting process, making it more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for shareholders/members. By seamlessly integrating WhatsApp with the E-voting platform,…
Science-based decision affirms that ZYN nicotine pouches are a better alternative for adults who smoke or use other traditional tobacco products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week authorized ZYN nicotine pouches making ZYN the first and only authorized nicotine pouch in the United States. The FDA’s authorization of all ZYN nicotine…
The third Pakistan Climate Conference, organized by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), began today at the Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi. The two-day event brings together policymakers, business leaders, environmental experts, and thought leaders to tackle the escalating climate crisis facing Pakistan and propose actionable solutions for mitigation and adaptation. Federal Minister for…