Saudi cuisine has blossomed onto a lively scene, attracting an increasing number of tourists each year. In Saudi, food is much more than a necessity; it is a central element of hospitality and social bonding. Culinary options in the country showcase Saudi’s culture and long heritage as a diverse and multicultural country. Saudi cuisine, shaped…
Badiuddin Akber CEO-Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited has been elected as the Chairman of Executive Committee of Asia-Pacific Central Securities Depositories Group (ACG) for the three year term of 2024-2027 during the proceedings of the ACG’s 26th Annual General Meeting held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on September 11, 2024. Accordingly, Central Depository Company of Pakistan…
After an impressive 36-year run, Suzuki has officially pulled the plug on its legendary Suzuki Bolan, fondly known as the ‘Carry Dabba’ across Pakistan. This van, a staple on the country’s roads, has been a reliable workhorse for decades, serving everyone from school transport operators to small business owners. Its discontinuation marks the end of…
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has secured the prestigious title of ‘Best Digital Banking Services’ (Microfinance Category) at the 21st Annual Excellence Awards hosted by CFA Society Pakistan. This marks the Bank’s second consecutive win, claiming the same honor last year, solidifying its position as a leader in digital banking innovation. In 2024,…
Raihan Merchant, Chairman and CEO of Z2C Limited, has been awarded the prestigious Digital Leader’s Award 2024 at a celebrated ceremony in Lahore. This accolade recognizes his three decades of unparalleled contributions to Pakistan’s media and advertising industry, along with his role in driving digital transformation and innovation in the country. In his acceptance speech,…
The critically acclaimed drama series Laapata starring the amazingly talented Mirza Gohar Rasheed originally aired on Hum TV, and is currently streaming on ZeeZindagi for Pakistani drama fans across the border. Laapata revolves around the lives of three characters from the same household. Falak, Geeti, and Shams navigate their personal and professional challenges, with their…
Emirates is supporting the flight journeys for Syed Daniah and Syed Abiha, two remarkable young golf prodigies from Karachi, as they head to the United States to pursue their higher education at Blinn College-Brenham Campus in Brenham, Texas. Through supporting flights from Karachi to Houston, Emirates continues its commitment of positively impacting the communities it…
S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief United Business Group (UBG), has expressed disappointment over the monetary policy, saying that the rate cut by 200 bps or 2 percent is too little, too late in the context of price data – domestically & internationally. He said the core inflation is going to be around 7.0 percent for the…
BF Biosciences Limited looks to raise 1.38 bn to 1.93 bn through issuing 28.3% new shares through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 25-26. Speaking at the pre-IPO investors road show held in Karachi, Mr. Osman Khalid Waheed Director of BF Biosciences informed that BF Biosciences, a leader in the biotech pharmaceuticals sector in…
Visa (NYSE:V), a world leader in digital payments, signed a partnership agreement with 1LINK, Pakistan’s largest payment service provider and payment system operator. The event was attended by Mr. Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, and Mr. Syed Sohail Javaad, Executive Director, Digital Financial Services Group of the State Bank of…
