New research from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that 79% of people living with diabetes in Pakistan only received their diagnosis because they had at least one of the related complications – such as loss of vision, nerve damage, or heart disease. More than three-quarters of people living with diabetes (79%) in Pakistan only found…
In a significant development for Islamic finance, Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has joined hands with SAFCO Microfinance Company Private Limited (SMCL) to establish its inaugural Islamic microfinance branch, operating under the brand name ‘Yaqeen’ in Hyderabad, Pakistan. This milestone reflects the collaborative effort between the two entities, with Meezan Bank playing a pivotal…
MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 9300, its newest flagship mobile chip with a one-of-a-kind All Big Core design. The unique configuration combines extreme performance with MediaTek’s industry-leading power efficiency to deliver unmatched user experiences in gaming, video capture, and on-device generative AI processing. “The Dimensity 9300 is MediaTek’s most powerful flagship chip yet, bringing a…
“Climate change is a global issue but in Pakistan’s case it is evident that climate change is happening now and not a phenomenon that only our future generations will experience,” said Amir Paracha, OICCI President at the 2nd Pakistan Climate Conference on November 01. This is the second consecutive year that the OICCI has organized…
Central Depository Company (CDC) has collaborated with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allow investors to purchase mutual funds units using SBP’s RAAST Payment Gateway. CDC has developed a framework where it acts as an “Aggregator” and issues a Raast Payment ID, enabling investors to digitally transfer funds, using Raast, to the respective Asset…
Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar has asked OICCI to support government’s endeavors to encourage foreign direct investment and invest in export-based industries to support countries development and contribute to strengthening balance of payments in a sustainable manner. She shared these views while speaking to OICCI members during her visit to OICCI. She was accompanied…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) unveiled details for the Pakistan Climate Conference (PCC) 2023, scheduled to take place on November 1, 2023. This is the second consecutive year that the OICCI is organizing a multi-stakeholder dialog to propose collective solutions for Pakistan’s climate emergency. Starting from 2022, the Pakistan Climate Conference…
In a stunning display of power-hitting and cricketing prowess, Australia obliterated the Netherlands in a Men’s ODI World Cup match, securing a resounding victory by 309 runs. It was a one-two punch delivered by the Australian batting lineup, with David Warner’s brilliant century followed by Glenn Maxwell’s record-breaking knock. The Netherlands, who put up a…
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL), a subsidiary of Engro Energy Limited, received a vote of confidence from the VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) as the entity’s ratings were reaffirmed at ‘AA-‘ for long-term and ‘A-1’ for the short term. The latest press release from VIS highlights EPQL’s strong creditworthiness, supported by a stable future…
In a remarkable financial performance, Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) has announced nearly double the profits for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24, positioning itself as a standout in the energy sector. The company’s after-tax profits surged to Rs18.32 billion [EPS: Rs13.17], an impressive jump from the Rs9.47 billion [EPS: Rs7.01] reported during…
