A new study conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has uncovered a concerning lack of compliance with tobacco control regulations in Pakistan. The report was launched at the Serena Hotel on Friday by Mr. Tariq Junaid, Executive Director IPOR. The study, which surveyed 1,520 retail outlets across 19 districts, identified over 413…
LUCK – SHARING GROWTH, ENHANCING VALUE Lucky Cement Limited (PSX Symbol: LUCK) announced a 5 for 1 stock split through its notice to PSX on February 21, 2025. The said recommendation was made in its Board meeting held on February 20, 2025, which is subject to approval by its shareholders in an Extra ordinary General…
In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration in Islamic finance, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, and the Participation Banks Association of Türkiye, or Türkiye Katilim Bankalari Birliği (TKBB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive innovation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in the sector. The MoU was exchanged during the official…
The Clinical Trials Summit of Pakistan 2025 marked a significant milestone for the country’s healthcare landscape. Hosted by the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), this two-day event brought together leading professionals, researchers, and healthcare providers to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and…
The book-building process of Barkat Frisian Agro Limited’ Initial Public Offer (IPO) has concluded with an oversubscription of 16.25 times, the historic development at PSX. The IPO received an unbelievably overwhelming response from institutional investors and high-net worth individuals as the strike price clocked in at Rs 18.2 per share, a max 40% higher…
Being at the forefront of end-user facilitation and creating ease of doing business, the Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDCPL) has signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) to enable and provide the Life Insurance Policy Finder for policyholders and their beneficiaries. The MoU was signed by…
Livoltek, a global leader in smart solar energy solutions, is set to make a powerful impact at Solar Pakistan Expo 2025, which will take place from February 21-23, 2025, at Expo Center Lahore. We invite all solar industry professionals, businesses, and renewable energy enthusiasts to visit Booth No. C17-C22 in Hall 4 to experience our latest solar power and energy…
Women Tech Quest, the pioneer Tech Competition for Women in Pakistan, an initiative of 10Pearls, is a platform for students and professional women to compete, learn, network and showcase their competency and talent in tech. The 9th edition of Women Tech Quest took place on Feb 15, 2025 and was physically held in Karachi, Lahore,…
Pakistan’s businessmen are gaining confidence about the prospects of their businesses that they believe are improving, shows a latest survey. However, a majority of them still opine that the country is not heading in the right direction, a perception that the survey report said may be reflective of the overall political situation in Pakistan and…
Pakistani community residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) vowed to provide all-out support to Pakistani IT and tech companies to enhance investments and exports of the country. Majlise Pakistan, a professional forum of Pakistanis based in Saudi Arabia hosted an event in Riyadh recently for Pakistani delegates attending LEAP 2025, aimed at networking…
