Pak News Bulletin

The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded AKD Securities Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, enabling investors to transfer funds instantly and securely. This strategic integration, implemented with support from Microlinks (Pvt.) Limited, represents another stride in CDC’s mission to promote digitalization, transparency, and efficiency across Pakistan’s capital market. The formal signing ceremony…

Engro Holdings Limited, previously Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGROH), announced its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025. Overview of Financial Performance For the half year ended 30th June 2025, on a consolidated basis, the Company’s consolidated Profit-After-Tax (PAT) stood at PKR 73,318 million (PAT attributable to shareholders: PKR 35,575 million)…

In a landmark move towards employee financial empowerment, ABHI, a neobank of the future, has partnered with FAST Cables, one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of electrical cables and LED Lights, to introduce Earned Wage Access (EWA) for its workforce. This collaboration highlights both companies’ shared commitment to employee welfare, ensuring stability and financial security for…

The culture of vapes in Pakistan has rapidly evolved over the past decade. What began as a niche trend among urban youth has now grown into a mainstream alternative to smoking. In the early years, vaping was mostly associated with imported devices available only to elite circles. However, with the increasing availability of vapes for…

Concerns are mounting over the role of certain foreign-funded anti-tobacco organizations (ATOs) operating in Pakistan, with experts warning that their activities may be inadvertently fueling the country’s thriving illicit cigarette trade. While these groups position themselves as public health advocates, their campaigns, particularly those pushing for higher taxation on cigarettes, have unintentionally encouraged the growth…

The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship and provide mentorship opportunities to freelancers and startups across Pakistan. The strategic partnership aims to empower young entrepreneurs with guidance, training, and resources to build sustainable businesses in the digital economy. Under…