The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of top 200 foreign investors, hosted Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General, Tax Policy Office (TPO), Finance Division, on Thursday for an interactive session with OICCI members, aimed at enabling constructive engagement on tax policy challenges and reform priorities impacting Pakistan’s investment climate. During…
Renowned experts from the technology and business sectors urged students and young professionals to equip themselves with skills in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and business communication, while upholding strong ethical and religious values to build sustainable and successful careers both locally and internationally. The experts were addressing a large gathering at the Teknofest Conference held at…
Lucky Investments Limited has crossed PKR 130 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) within its first year of operations, marking a major milestone and positioning the Company as Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic Asset Management Company (AMC). Launched with a focused mandate to promote Shariah-compliant, ethical, and disciplined investing, Lucky Investments introduced its first Islamic fund in…
Renowned Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered Pakistan to provide high-tech, long-duration energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, utilizing solar systems for electricity consumption. Speaking as the chief guest at the Hoymiles launching ceremony held at a local hotel on Monday, Ali Rashid, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh on Science…
Rici Melion, the international luxury menswear label known for refined craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, has officially opened its newest and largest flagship store at Packages Mall, Lahore. The expanded space marks a significant milestone for the brand, offering a more immersive and elevated shopping experience. Designed to reflect Rici Melion’s evolving luxury philosophy, the new…
MG Motor Pakistan has announced the launch of its new consumer initiative, “Start Smart This Year,” aimed at making advanced hybrid vehicle technology more accessible to Pakistani customers at a time when affordability and fuel efficiency are top priorities for car buyers. As part of the campaign, MG Pakistan is offering value benefits of up…
Pakistan’s efforts to curb illicit cigarette trade continue to face new challenges as illegal manufacturers and distributors rapidly adapt to enforcement measures, creating a “moving target” for authorities. Despite recent policy improvements and ongoing digital reforms, the black market remains resilient, finding new ways to bypass taxation and monitoring systems. Economic analysts note that as…
Cement despatches showed slight growth by 1.47% in Dec-25. Total Cement despatches during Dec-25 were 4.347 million tons against 4.284 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement despatches by the industry during the month of Dec-25 were 3.725…
Lucky Investments Limited has announced the launch of the Lucky Islamic Energy Fund (LIEF), a Shariah-compliant, sector-focused equity fund aimed at providing investors with exposure to Pakistan’s growing energy sector through ethical and disciplined investing. The launch comes at a time when Pakistan’s energy sector is undergoing gradual reform, driven by rising demand, policy initiatives,…
Meezan Bank has appointed Dr. Syed Amir Ali as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 30, 2025. Dr. Amir Ali has assumed leadership of the Bank following the retirement of Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Meezan Bank. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui leaves behind a distinguished legacy, having pioneered…
