Wahab Riaz Unveils Pakistan’s Power-Packed T20I Squad for New Zealand Series Pakistan’s men’s chief selector, Wahab Riaz, reveals a formidable 17-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, commencing on January 12 in Auckland. Strategic Rest for Mohammad Haris as Pakistan Shapes Future T20I Plans Wahab Riaz announces the exclusion of Mohammad…
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), under the guidance of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), is spearheading the development of a “shared e-KYC platform” for banks and financial institutions. The primary objective is to enhance efficiency in KYC compliance and streamline customer onboarding processes. The shared e-KYC platform offers various benefits to banks, including the…
Pakistan’s investment climate has shown remarkable resilience and attractiveness amid global economic challenges, as evidenced by the 12 percent growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in November 2023. According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the FDI inflows reached $131.4 million in the month under review, compared to $117 million in…
South Asia’s leading gaming and esports media company, NODWIN Gaming, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Trans Group, Pakistan’s largest Sports Management and Business group. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the esports landscape in Pakistan by leveraging both organizations’ extensive experience in event management, sports sponsorship rights, content creation, and production on…
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) and Boltay Huroof marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by pioneering braille-inclusive hiring forms. At an event held at FBL, contributions of PWDs to the Bank were showcased along with the unveiling of Braille inclusive hiring forms, furthering the commitment of the Bank to create an inclusive work…
inDrive, a leading travel platform, has unveiled an intriguing glimpse into the travel preferences of citizens of Pakistan through its recent intercity survey. As temperatures drop and the festive season approaches, the findings offer valuable insights for those planning cross-city escapades. Spontaneity Takes the Lead: With a zest for adventure, the survey reveals that 70%…
Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar presided over a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, today. The meeting was attended by the Minister for Communication, Railways & Maritime Affairs Mr. Shahid Ashraf Tarar, the Minister for Privatization Mr. Fawad Hasan Fawad, Minister for Power & Petroleum…
Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) formalised a Green Banking Advisory Agreement. This agreement underscores Bank Alfalah’s dedication to fostering sustainable and accountable green banking practices. It follows the Bank’s successful adoption of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) framework, aligning…
ABHI, an embedded finance platform, providing innovative finance solutions to businesses and their employees, has been selected as one of the Future 100 companies in the UAE. Future100, an initiative by the Ministry of Economy and the Government Development and the Future Office aimed at spotlighting the top 100 startups contributing to the nation’s readiness…
Telenor Group today announces the sale of its Pakistan telco operations to Pakistan Telecommunications Company Ltd (“PTCL”), which is part of technology and investment group e&. PTCL’s major assets include Ufone, a mobile operator in Pakistan with over 20 million customers. The sale is part of Telenor’s strategy to build scale and market-leading players in…
