In a harrowing case of wildlife trafficking, Pakistan Customs recently intercepted a group of exotic monkeys who had endured unimaginable suffering during their illegal transport. Upon rescue, these terrified animals were found in a severely traumatized state—their eyes bulging with fear, their bodies weakened by starvation, and their screams echoing the distress of days spent…
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been named one of the ‘Top 10 Inclusive Companies of the Year’ at the prestigious Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards 2025. The Bank secured 14 out of 15 award categories, reflecting its commitment to global DEI best practices and its efforts to accelerate women’s…
Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) has taken a significant step toward expanding its Islamic banking offerings by collaborating with Qazi Shariah Consultancy. This strategic partnership is aligned with the State Bank of Pakistan’s Vision 2028, which aims to facilitate the transition of conventional banks into Shariah-compliant financial institutions, in line with the Federal Shariat Court’s…
Bernhard H. Mayer, prestigious Swiss luxury brand, has launched its newest Swiss-made timepiece collection, Alto Ceramic. This exquisite series harmoniously blends innovative design with everyday elegance, setting a new standard in versatile luxury. Striking the Perfect Balance Inspired by the timeless contrast of piano keys, the Alto Ceramic Collection is available in classic black and…
Domestic cement despatches that, after many months of negative momentum, showed a m-o-m (month over month) increase by 11.64% during January 2025, didn’t picked up as expected during February 2025. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement despatches by the industry during the month of February 2025…
Strategic collaboration enables real-time multi-currency access from Payoneer Virtual Account via Meezan Bank’s mobile banking app, contributing to the growth of Pakistan’s digital economy Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) the financial technology company empowering the world’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to transact, do business, and grow globally, has partnered with Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank,…
Mohammad Ali Tabba, the prominent business leader of Lucky Group (YBG) group inaugurated Head Office of Lucky Investments Limited (Formerly Interloop Asset Management Limited) at Finance & Trade Centre on Friday. Present at the occasion were directors and senior management of the company including Chairman Mohammad Ali Tabba, Director Jawed Tabba and CEO, Mohammad Shoaib,…
The Aga Khan University (AKU) recently hosted a dynamic, student-led simulation of the Model-World Health Organization assembly (M-WHO) for the first time. The two-day summit, organised by the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and endorsed by the WHO, was led by AKU’s Graduate Education Student Society (AGESS). It enabled students from various…
Indus Motor Company Limited (“the Company”) has announced its financial results for the half-year FY 24-25 ended December 31, 2024, showcasing strong growth amidst signs of economic recovery in Pakistan. The Company’s net sales turnover for the six-month period ended December 31, 2024, surged to Rs. 84.88 billion, up from Rs. 50.91 billion in the…
Arc Developers, the fastest-growing real estate developer in DHA-1 Islamabad, has launched two groundbreaking projects—Pearl Boulevard and Oasis Tower—continuing its legacy of excellence and innovation in the real estate sector. Pearl Boulevard is a state-of-the-art commercial project, while Oasis Tower offers luxurious residential apartments, making it the largest development in Orchard Road Business Park. Both…
