Despite contributing only 0.9 per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan faces severe climate vulnerabilities and is ranked 5th most affected country. This underscores the urgency of its climate action plans and the pivotal role of the private sector. To provide a roadmap emphasising public-private partnerships to mitigate climate change, the Overseas Investors Chamber…
The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), a representative body of freelancers countrywide, has called on relevant authorities to address the prevailing internet issues and take immediate steps to restore services to full capacity. Ensuring a stable and secure internet connection is crucial for freelancers to deliver their work seamlessly and continue contributing to the country’s foreign…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, marked the country’s 78th Independence Day with great fervor and enthusiasm. The celebrations took place in its major branches across the country as well as at the Bank’s Head Office in Karachi. In a ceremonial event, Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – President & CEO, Meezan Bank, hoisted the National Flag…
Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), and the largest agriculture bank of Pakistan, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have signed an agreement for Managed WAN and All-In-One Desktop project for ZTBL sites nationwide. Group Chief Financial Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, Nadeem Khan, and President & CEO…
LMKR has signed an agreement with Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) to develop and implement a next-generation Land Record Management Information System (LRMIS). Initiated on July 26, This transformative initiative will modernize land record management in Punjab, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for landowners and stakeholders. The new LRMIS will create a unified, centralized…
Shan Foods co-chairwoman, Sammer Sultan has become the first woman from Pakistan to join the Champions of Change Coalition, a Sydney-based, members-only program that connects over 250 C-suite professionals worldwide. “I am humbled by the enormity of this membership. Being the first woman from Pakistan to join the Coalition, I feel it is my foremost…
In a groundbreaking move, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan to advance the vision of a more sustainable and inclusive Pakistan. This alliance is set to spearhead a series of initiatives focusing on gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and social impact investments, reflecting…
Pakistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad. The report underscores the country’s significant strides in mobile connectivity and smartphone adoption while outlining a clear path to…
Visa has joined forces with Hasan Raheem, a rising star in Pakistan’s music scene, to unveil the Prodigies campaign. This new initiative is part of Visa’s global campaign and celebrates the power of small steps that lead to big achievements. Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched a new global campaign, “Prodigies,” which…
Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private sector insurance company, hosted the Jubilee Life Insurance University Challenge (JLIUC) at the British Deputy High Commission in Karachi. This transformative initiative, established in collaboration with SEED Ventures, aims to empower students from Karachi’s top universities by providing them with a platform to present their innovative research and products…
