The solution supports Pakistan’s vision for a more inclusive digital economy by driving financial inclusion and digital payments adoption among youth The Meezan Visa Student Debit Card will offer exclusive discounts and rewards that are tailored to the specific needs of tertiary students Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today announced a…
Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has recently ordered the shutdown of operations for two major international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) sponsored by Bloomberg—Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and Vital Strategies. Allegations of financial misconduct and illegal activities have brought these organizations into the spotlight, raising significant concerns about their influence on public health policies and adherence to national laws….
LMKR is building a comprehensive system to modernize Karachi’s Urban Immovable Property Tax Administration System (UIPT-MIS). Signed on Dec. 20, 2024, with Local Government & Housing Town Planning (LG&HTP) Department under the World Bank-funded CLICK initiative, the agreement is part of the Government of Sindh’s efforts to improve transparency and efficiency in tax operations. With…
Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan (D&B) has partnered with Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the country’s leading energy company, to enhance its supplier risk management capabilities. Through this collaboration, PSO will leverage D&B’s expertise to make informed, data-driven decisions on its suppliers. The D&B Risk Analytics will empower PSO to gain unparalleled visibility into…
Global digital operator VEON Group reaffirms its confidence in the growth potential of Pakistan’s microfinance sector and Mobilink Bank by investing USD 15 million in fresh capital to drive the bank’s strategic ambitions. The capital injection will empower Mobilink Bank to expand its offerings in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) financing, explore Islamic banking,…
According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement despatches by the industry during the month of December 2024 were 3.370 million tons compared to 3.539 million tons in December 2023, showing a decline of 4.76%. Exports despatches however increased by 49.35% as the volumes increased from 524,656 tons in…
The corporate and financial sector of Pakistan are investing to develop the agriculture sector. This view emerged at the launch of The State of Pakistan’s Agriculture 2024 report by Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) in an event at National Foods Limited Corporate Head Office in Karachi the other day. Ehsan Malik,…
Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) North, S. M. Nabeel, has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Federal Minister for Housing Riaz Hussain Pirzada for taking significant steps toward revitalizing Pakistan’s housing sector. He particularly appreciated the formation of a dedicated task force…
The 18th edition of Build Asia 2024 witnessed handsome business activities with over $100 million deals were signed between foreign and local companies and buyers, in heavy machinery, innovative technological building solutions, climate-friendly developers, etc. According to the organizers, several exhibitors from 10 different countries participated in the event, including China, Russia, and Iran, and…
Clifton Popular and North Nawabs won their matches on the eleventh day of KTPL at Moin Khan Academy here. In the first match, Clifton Popular scored 128/0 in the first inning and 110/7 in the second to win the match by 3 wickets against Malir Malangs, who scored 48/5 and 88/5, respectively. Notable scorers from…
