The Sindh Government, in partnership with ChildLife Foundation, has achieved a significant milestone of reducing the province’s infant mortality rate to half as compared to the rest of Pakistan. This progress highlights the Sindh government’s dedication to improving healthcare for children through innovative public-private partnership programs. A recent study conducted by the U.S-based PALISI Global Health…
DWP Technologies, a division of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerate, DWP Group, has secured two prestigious accolades at the Cisco and Ingram Partner Award Night held on October 23, 2024, in Karachi. The company was honored with the Cisco Technology Partner of the Year and Security Partner of the Year awards, reinforcing its position as a…
Pakistan’s government, in collaboration with the private sector, could provide training in various skills to thousands of youngsters and enhance manpower export to the hospitality sector of different countries for earning significant value of remittance and reducing a section of unemployment within a few years in the country. This was stated by Sabir Ahmed, Executive…
In an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and address critical nutritional challenges, the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched a new series of free, online nutrition courses for healthcare professionals. Unveiled at a launch event in Islamabad, these courses are part of the IGNIT3 initiative, a…
Aramco unveiled its first fuel retail station in Pakistan today. It follows Aramco’s acquisition of a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO), a key player in Pakistan’s downstream sector with a network of over 1,200 fuel retail stations nationwide. Aramco is one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and its…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Best Company in the Financial Category’ award at the 39th Corporate Excellence Awards, hosted by the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi. The event brought together prominent government officials, dignitaries, thought leaders, regulators, and leading business community from across…
Indus Motor Company (IMC) proudly participates as the Diamond Sponsor of the 2024 Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS), being held from 25th to 27th October in Lahore. A key highlight during this year’s Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) 2024 at IMC stand, is their exploded view of their Corolla Cross, the first-ever, ‘Make in Pakistan’, Hybrid Electric…
ABHI, a leading embedded finance platform, has partnered with FlowHCM, Pakistan’s fastest-growing HRM/HCM software, to offer employees of mutual clients a comprehensive suite of financial services. This includes real-time access to earned wages, payroll financing, and additional financial tools to enhance employees’ financial well-being. At the core of this partnership is a shared commitment to…
Fatima Fertilizer Becomes the First Company in Pakistan to Partner with UNDP on SDG Impact Framework. Fatima Fertilizer has become the first company in Pakistan to officially partner with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by adopting SDG Impact Framework. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s journey toward sustainability, focusing on mapping…
Engro Corporation’s revenue from continued operations grew by 12% to Rs. 279 billion, compared to Rs. 250 billion in the same period of 2023. Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) attributable to shareholders from continued operations stood at Rs. 10.6 billion (EPS: Rs. 19.68), up from Rs. 9.9 billion (EPS: Rs. 18.13) last year. Higher profitability…
