The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) demonstrated its commitment to driving meaningful climate action at COP28 by hosting a pivotal high-level dialogue in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC). Nestled within the exclusive Blue Zone of the Pakistan pavilion in Expo City Dubai, the dialogue, themed ‘Decarbonization and the Role…
Meezan Bank, a pioneer in Islamic banking, acted as lead Joint Financial Advisor in the groundbreaking listed Ijarah Sukuk Issuance for the Government of Pakistan (GoP). This is the first listed GoP Ijarah Sukuk issued through the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), allowing retail investors access to Shariah-compliant government securities in the denomination of PKR 5000/-….
It’s time to look back on the most interesting and memorable moments from Google’s Year in Search of 2023 as the new year approaches. The top trending searches in 2023 demonstrated the varied interests and evolving tastes of the Pakistani audience, ranging from a passion for entertainment and cricket to newsworthy stories and happenings. This…
The Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine conference has evolved into a premier international platform over the years acknowledging emergency physicians with contributions towards Research in Emergency Medicine. ChildLife Foundation’s recognition reflects its outstanding contributions to emergency medicine research and its dedication to improving children’s health in Pakistan. This year’s award not only acknowledges ChildLife’s commitment to…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently formalized an agreement with Befiler to enhance the tax facilitation services available to freelancers. This collaboration aims to provide Meezan Freelancer Account holders, including those with Meezan Digi Freelancer Accounts, access to discounted rates on a suite of tax-related services offered by Befiler, a prominent player in…
Aimed at streamlining finance operations and reforming third-party risk management for Pakistani businesses, Dun & Bradstreet has announced two revolutionary solutions- D&B Finance Analytics and D&B Risk Analytics. The two flagship AI-enabled solutions are powered by the D&B Data Cloud which comprises 520 million+ data records and contains key insights on 340 million+ shareholders. The…
The FIA has issued a notice against the owners of Singapore based construction company Meinhardt declaring Chairman Meinhardt Shahzad Naseem and CEO Omar Shahzad as absconders, appealing to the public to provide information regarding the accused to the FIA Commercial Banking Circle. In this regard, the FIA has posted notices of the accused being wanted…
In its latest Business Confidence Index Survey (BCI) – Wave 24, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) unveiled a promising upswing in Pakistan’s business confidence. Conducted from October to November 2023, the survey indicated a seven percent overall improvement compared to the previous wave in March to April 2023. The survey paints…
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…
