Business

Continuing its commitment to purpose-driven impact, National Foods Limited, in collaboration with MasterClass Pakistan, launched the second edition of the National Foodpreneur Program—a transformative initiative designed to empower aspiring chefs through internationally recognized culinary certification. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, National Foodpreneur 2.0 will welcome 20 students, selected based on merit and…

The federal government is keen to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and Pakistani youth in Gulf countries, mainly by providing a technological solution that enables them to send remittances to their families with ease through a domestic payment scheme, PayPak. This was stated by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP), in a meeting…

Khushhali Microfinance Bank has signed the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code) initiated by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Asian Development Bank, aligning with a vision of a more inclusive financial system ecosystem across the country for women entrepreneurs. The code aims to set provide a yardstick for financial institutions nationwide…

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hunar Foundation (THF), a Not-for-Profit Organization (NPO) working to empower marginalized youth with vocational and technical skills to bridge the skills-to-job gap for Pakistani youth. The partnership falls under the umbrella of ‘Meezan Justuju’, the Bank’s flagship Corporate…

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday said that under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone by launching its first-ever national consultation for the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025–2035, uniting key stakeholders from across the country to chart a cohesive direction for the…

Amid persistent challenges in operationalizing barter agreements with countries such as Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, a Karachi-based technology company has introduced a digital framework aimed at overhauling Pakistan’s barter trade mechanism. Galaxefi Solutions, a private tech firm specializing in digital freight workflows, has developed a national-level system called BARTMAS, Barter Trade Management System. The initiative…

Chairman of Engro, Mr. Hussain Dawood, was invited to speak at a Special Dialogue with Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China, during the World Economic Forum’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions. During the session Mr. Dawood reaffirmed the enduring all-weather friendship between China and Pakistan. He shared that, in 2013,…

Sonraj has successfully completed its first Youth Circle Enrichment Program, a new initiative aimed at guiding young talent and giving aspiring entrepreneurs hands-on experience in the world of luxury retail. Pakistan is one of the youngest countries in the world, with over 60% of its population under 25. This youth isn’t just a number, it’s…