After the successful launches and implementation of two smart villages in Gokina and Sambrial, The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MOITT), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), inaugurated the much-anticipated third Smart Village Swabi today. The Smart Village Pakistan initiative is designed to digitally transform rural and remote communities across…

Speaking at a high-level economic forum on “Navigating the Unknown,” Yousaf Hussain, President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), urged the government and national stakeholders to commit to a unified, future-ready economic execution strategy driven by planning, technocratic leadership, and collaboration. Representing over 200 leading multinational companies operating in Pakistan, Mr….

Pakistan continues to suffer massive tax losses due to the unchecked rise of the illicit cigarette trade, with the country losing around Rs. 415 billion annually as enforcement measures fail to keep pace with illegal market expansion. While commitments have been made to address the issue, enforcement actions on the ground have not kept pace…

The 29th edition of Textile Asia, the premier international textile exhibition and a much-awaited trade fair for the textile and garment industry, will take place from April 12 to 14, 2025, across seven halls at the Karachi Expo Centre. The theme of the exhibition is, “The Road to a Value-Added Textile Sector,” underscoring its focus…

Pakistan’s overall exports, particularly the textile sector will get benefits from the new USA tariff policy. This was stated by Shaikh Shafiq Jhok Wala, Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) while speaking as a chief guest at the inauguration of 29th Textile Asia 2025 being held on Saturday at Expo Center,…

  Galaxefi and AsirDx sign MoU to drive digital transformation in logistics   Amid growing international interest in Pakistan’s mining and trade sectors during the ongoing Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, a significant digital partnership has been forged between Pakistani and Turkish firms to revolutionize cross-border trade.   Galaxefi Solutions, a leading Pakistani digital freight…

Lucky Investments Limited has made financial history by executing the largest mutual fund launch ever witnessed in Pakistan. The newly established Asset Management Company raised an unprecedented Rs. 50 Billion during the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Lucky Islamic Money Market Fund, shattering all previous subscription records. This landmark achievement marks an extraordinary milestone…