Pakistan’s technology sector achieved a historic milestone at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, bagging 10 awards across multiple categories. This incredible achievement highlights the nation’s growing prominence in the global ICT landscape. The APICTA Awards, held in Brunei Darussalam, brought together delegations from 16 member economies to celebrate technological innovation and excellence….
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has appointed Mr. Khurram Zafar as the Chief Executive Officer, who has already taken charge. Mr. Khurram Zafar joins PMEX with a robust background in business, technology, and capital market leadership in Pakistan, Europe, and the United States. Prior to his appointment at PMEX, Khurram led a Pakistan focused venture…
On the occasion of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) hosted its 2nd Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Conference 2024, at the OICCI Building in Karachi. The event convened a diverse group of CEOs, HR heads, business leaders, and policymakers for impactful discussions advocating for the…
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Industries and Production, led by the Chairman Syed Hafeezuddin, visited Indus Motor Company (IMC) on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, for a comprehensive briefing on its operations. The delegation toured IMC’s state-of-the-art plant, witnessing its advanced manufacturing processes, localization efforts, and recent milestones. The delegation included the following Members of…
The new Visa Airport Companion (VAC) offers access to a range of exclusive services enabling eligible Visa cardholders across Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) to enjoy a more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable journey. New Apple iOS and Android mobile app provides Visa cardholders with registration and access to more than 1,200…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) underscored the essential role of public-private collaboration in tackling Pakistan’s climate challenges at COP 29. The OICCI, which is part of the Pakistan delegation at COP29, organized a dialogue titled “Unlocking Pakistan’s Climate Future with Public-Private Partnerships,” at the Pakistan Pavilion and brought together prominent industry…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has entered into a strategic alliance with CashNow, Pakistan’s pioneering supply chain finance platform, to revolutionize Shariah-compliant supply chain finance. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in the presence of senior management from both organizations. This partnership, the first of its kind in…
12th November 2024: In a groundbreaking development, Abhi Private Limited and TPL Corp Limited have received approval from the State Bank of Pakistan to jointly purchase FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited. The strategic alliance between Abhi and TPL Corp aims to reshape financial inclusion efforts across Pakistan by combining FINCA’s extensive microfinance network and expertise with…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with Trifit Gym, a world-class fitness club in Karachi and Islamabad, to offer its premium cardholders a significant discount on fitness packages. Through this collaboration, Meezan Bank’s Premium Cardholders will be able to enjoy up to 50 percent discount on Trifit packages…
Panelists discuss the need for green financing to strengthen private sector climate action in Pakistan As Pakistan confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) organized a high-level dialogue at the 27th Sustainable Development Conference to foster private sector-led solutions for green financing and climate resilience. The…
