Pakistan debates the role of international NGOs in shaping its tobacco control policies, findings from Bangladesh highlight a cautionary tale that policymakers here cannot ignore. A recent report revealed how organizations funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies including the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and Vital Strategies played a direct role in drafting Bangladesh’s tobacco legislation. These…
Data Vault Pakistan, the country’s first AI-dedicated data center, signed a strategic collaboration with the government-run Land Information Management System (LIMS). The partnership aimed at designing a model for how data infrastructure and AI capabilities can directly impact GDP growth in emerging economies. With agriculture accounting for 19% of Pakistan’s GDP and employing nearly two-fifths…
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL) is proud to announce the launch of thinkPVC Lahore — a dedicated platform designed to showcase and promote premium downstream PVC products with the goal of transforming Pakistan’s construction landscape through innovation, sustainability, and accessibility. Following the success of EPCL’s flagship outlet in Karachi, this expansion marks a significant…
In a Landmark collaboration to strengthen tourism ties between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bukhari Travel & Tourism Services and the Saudi Tourism Authority jointly organized a high-profile roadshow at the Marriott Hotel Karachi on August 27, 2025. The event aimed to highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing potential as a…
The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded AKD Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, enabling investors to transfer funds instantly and securely. This strategic integration, implemented with support from Microlinks (Pvt.) Limited, represents another stride in CDC’s mission to promote digitalization, transparency, and efficiency across Pakistan’s capital market. The formal signing ceremony…
Engro Holdings Limited, previously Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGROH), announced its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025. Overview of Financial Performance For the half year ended 30th June 2025, on a consolidated basis, the Company’s consolidated Profit-After-Tax (PAT) stood at PKR 73,318 million (PAT attributable to shareholders: PKR 35,575 million)…
In a landmark move towards employee financial empowerment, ABHI, a neobank of the future, has partnered with FAST Cables, one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of electrical cables and LED Lights, to introduce Earned Wage Access (EWA) for its workforce. This collaboration highlights both companies’ shared commitment to employee welfare, ensuring stability and financial security for…
A new study by the Aga Khan University has found that one in four children aged 3 to 8 attending public schools in Karachi are at risk of developmental delays. Children from low-income families and ethnic minority backgrounds are especially vulnerable. Research was conducted among children in Katchi, grade 1, and grade 2, measuring them…
The fate of Park View City Lahore has taken a dramatic turn as parts of the housing society remain submerged in floodwaters near the Ravi River. Once hailed as a high-profile housing venture, the project now symbolizes the consequences of ignoring ecological warnings. During its tenure, the PTI government refused to approve Park View City…
The culture of vapes in Pakistan has rapidly evolved over the past decade. What began as a niche trend among urban youth has now grown into a mainstream alternative to smoking. In the early years, vaping was mostly associated with imported devices available only to elite circles. However, with the increasing availability of vapes for…
