The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) today announced the results of the 2025 annual examinations for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) revealing a remarkable trend: girls continue to dominate the prestigious High Achievers List for the 10th consecutive year. This year, nearly 70% of the 111 top-performing students are…
As Pakistan grapples with one of the world’s highest hepatitis burdens, ChildLife Foundation is reinforcing its commitment to protecting the country’s most vulnerable, its children. On this year’s World Hepatitis Day, themed “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” ChildLife calls for urgent collective action to tackle the growing epidemic of viral hepatitis through treatment, awareness, and prevention….
In a landmark decision, the Sindh Ombudsman has ordered the removal of K-Electric Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Moonis Alvi from his position after finding him guilty of harassing a female employee. The verdict was issued by Justice (R) Shahnawaz Tariq, the Sindh Ombudsman, who also imposed a fine of Rs. 2.5 million on Alvi. According to the…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, becomes the first bank in the country to roll out Visa’s latest digital innovation: – the Visa Global eSIM for its Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders. Visa, the world leader in digital payments, has introduced the Visa Global eSIM – an innovative digital connectivity solution for international travelers…
Lucky Cement Limited, in collaboration with Tabba Kidney Institute, successfully organized a two-day Kidney Screening Camp at the Abdul Razzak Tabba Welfare Dispensary located at the company’s Pezu Plant. Held on July 25 and 26, the initiative served over 500 patients from the local community. The camp aimed to raise awareness about kidney-related diseases and…
Engro Fertilizers, a major fertilizer company in Pakistan, and Bank Alfalah Limited, Pakistan’s leading commercial bank, announced a strategic partnership aimed at empowering farmers across the country through enhanced lending facilities. This collaboration will extend financing of up to PKR 1 million to farmers registered through Engro Markaz outlets and UgAi – the first integrated…
MG Motors Pakistan, in partnership with Bank Alfalah, announces the launch of the ‘Freedom Package’ – a time bound Independence Day offer running from July 15 – August 15, 2025. The initiative is tailored to offer customers with same-day delivery subject to some terms and conditions via Bank Alfalah’s Instant Auto Financing. The car variants…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released the results of its Annual Security Survey 2025, reflecting feedback from leading foreign investors operating across Pakistan. Covering the period from June 2024 to May 2025, the survey reveals a measurable improvement in the overall security environment, particularly in key business hubs of Karachi,…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday announced the launch of a mega dam project on the Tibetan Plateau, in what is expected to be the world’s largest hydroelectric facility. The massive project, located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, has raised concerns about water supply and environmental impact downstream in India and…
Nishat Power Limited (NPL) has announced plans to invest up to Rs2.5 billion in NexGen Auto (Private) Limited, a related company concentrated on electric vehicles (EVs). NPL disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. The listed company has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in this regard,…
