The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), under the powers conferred by Section 4(1) of the Payment Systems & Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 2007, has officially notified 1LINK (Private) Limited as a Designated Payment System (DPS). This landmark recognition highlights the central role of 1LINK in Pakistan’s payment ecosystem, entrusted with ensuring the integrity, stability, and…
“Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” the consumer facing brand of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), launched its latest campaign starring Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7). Launching across key markets in Europe as well as India and China, “I Came for Football, I Stayed For More” brings to life a Saudi that offers visitors far more than the expected. Heralding…
The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has successfully integrated JS Global Capital Limited into its RAAST Aggregator Platform, marking another milestone in enabling secure and instant investor fund transfers. This strategic initiative further advances CDC’s mission of fostering digitalization, transparency, and operational efficiency in Pakistan’s capital market. The formal signing ceremony was held at…
The Aga Khan Maternal and Child Care Centre (AKMCCC), Hyderabad, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This facility brings specialised treatment closer to home, ensuring that families in Hyderabad and nearby districts no longer need to travel to Karachi or other cities when their newborns require critical care. Pakistan faces…
The Aga Khan University’s Foundations for Health and Empowerment (F4HE) initiative successfully ended its five-year tenure of nationwide research and implementation projects in newborn health, and parents’ mental and physical health. F4HE is a multi-country, cross sectoral initiative, implemented in Afghanistan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and co-funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Aga…
UNESCO, in collaboration with Data Vault, recently hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue titled “AI for Humanity: Ethical and Inclusive AI in Pakistan” in Islamabad, bringing together more than 25 key actors from the private-sector, technology driven institutions, civil society, and academia to discuss AI Innovation Ecosystem under Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy perspective. The dialogue…
MG Motors Pakistan has partnered with MCB Bank Limited to introduce an exclusive auto financing package on its premium SUVs, the MG HS PHEV and MG HS Trophy, making luxury mobility more accessible for Pakistani customers. The limited-time offer, valid from September 1 to October 31, 2025, is designed to provide affordability and convenience with…
The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded Arif Habib Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, marking a significant advancement in enabling secure, instant fund transfers for investors. This strategic integration, supported by Catalyst IT Solutions, furthers CDC’s mission to drive digitalization, transparency, and operational efficiency across Pakistan’s capital market. A signing ceremony took…
The Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the renewable energy is the answer to environmental degradation causing climate disasters in the country. “The solar is the best energy source to preserve the environment in view of the current climatic conditions and prevent natural disasters like floods in Pakistan,” he said while…
Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) today announced its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, reporting strong growth in sales, revenues, and profitability amid signs of economic stabilization. IMC sold 33,757 units, a 56% increase over the previous year. The Yaris facelift launch in July 2024 fueled an 84% rise in passenger car…
