Banks disburse Rs.2.58tr in agricultural loans during FY25
Pakistan’s banking sector disbursed a total of Rs.2.58 trillion in agricultural loans during the fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing its annual target.
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Pakistan and Türkiye Target Trade Growth with Renewed Bilateral Cooperation Framework
Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 41st Session of the COMCEC. During the meeting, both ministers discussed avenues to further strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two brotherly nations. The Turkish Trade Minister, Prof….
SECP conducts awareness session for SIFC officials on company incorporation, ease of doing business
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) organized an interactive awareness session for officials from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on company incorporation and ease of doing business.
Bank Alfalah Pledges PKR 14.6 Million to Support Breast Cancer Patients
Bank Alfalah has pledged PKR 14.6 million to fund treatment for 37 breast cancer patients, strengthening its partnership with Indus Hospital and Health Network and Cancer Foundation Hospital.
PTCL Group Advances Global API Innovation with CAMARA Standard under GSMA Open Gateway Initiative at GITEX Global 2025
PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) and GSMA have signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Global 2025, expanding collaboration not only within telecom but also across diverse industries. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative is designed to help enterprises connect their services to mobile networks easily and securely using Application Programmable Interfaces (API). This simplifies the adoption of new digital services and drives faster innovation at scale.
PAFLA, Innovista Launch AI & Cybersecurity Courses in Balochistan
The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), in collaboration with Innovista and National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), has launched a comprehensive training initiative for science graduates in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security in major cities of Balochistan.
Emirates Showcases Retrofitted B777 with Premium Economy to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Operations to Karachi
Forty years ago, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, launched its first flight, EK600, on the route to Karachi. To commemorate the milestone Emirates today showcased its retrofitted B777, featuring Premium Economy cabins, at Jinnah International Airport.
Fresh record for YANGWANG U9 Xtreme: now the fastest electric hypercar at the Nordschleife
The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is already the fastest car on the planet – and now the performance flagship of BYD’s luxury sub-brand has set another benchmark. Just one month after posting a world-record high speed of 496.22km/h at ATP Papenburg, YANGWANG is proud to announce that the U9 Xtreme has achieved a new lap record for Electric Super Sports Cars around the Nürburgring, the ‘Green Hell’ of motorsport.
PTCL Group Continues to Achieve Double-Digit Growth
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, at a Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad. PTCL Group recorded 15% revenue growth, maintaining its position as Pakistan’s premier integrated telecom services provider.
Bank Alfalah & Legal Aid Society Unveil ADAL Initiative to Boost Financial and Legal Literacy in Pakistan
In a bid to strengthen access to justice and financial inclusion for Pakistan’s most marginalized communities, Bank Alfalah has partnered with the Legal Aid Society (LAS) to launch “ADAL – Justice with Dignity, Awareness and Empowerment,” a year-long initiative that seeks to empower 2,000 community members through financial and legal literacy.