LUMS commemorated the achievements of its graduating Class of 2025 through a series of memorable ceremonies held over two days. Degrees were conferred upon over 1,400 graduates across the University’s five schools, celebrating the excellence and hard work of both undergraduate and graduate students. They were joined by their families, friends, and faculty as they…
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…
As Pakistan unveils its long-awaited New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aimed at reducing emissions and fuel dependence, voices from within the auto industry are calling for a shift in how new technologies are priced and positioned in the market. In a recent interaction with media in Lahore, Syed Asif Ahmed, General Manager Marketing Division…
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…
Mehwish Salman Ali, visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Zahanat AI and Data Vault Pakistan, has been elected President of the USA Chapter of CxO Global Forum, a leading international platform connecting global C-level executives, technologists, and thought leaders. This prestigious appointment reflects Ms. Mehwish’s extraordinary contributions to artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across borders….
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…
Hashmi Pakistan, a trusted leader in health and beauty industry, in collaboration with the Economic Diplomacy Forum (EDF), hosted a prestigious farewell reception at the Karachi Gymkhana in honor of the honorable Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in Pakistan. The distinguished…
Ali Salman Syed has made history by becoming the first Pakistani to receive the President’s Award of Honor from EC-Council University, one of the world’s foremost institutions in cybersecurity education. The President’s Award of Honor is the highest academic recognition presented by EC-Council University. It is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, uncompromising…
A new research study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia highlights the urgent need for a unified national cancer registry in Pakistan to improve cancer surveillance, policymaking, and resource allocation. Titled ‘Cancer Registries in Pakistan: A Scoping Review’ the study was co-authored by experts from Aga Khan University (AKU), University of Wisconsin,…
