SECP Sanctions Additional Pension Funds for Balochistan and Punjab
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has further advanced Pakistan’s pension reform agenda by approving eight additional pension funds for the Government of Balochistan and one for the Government of Punjab.
Adil Aziz
Digital economy could contribute up to 7pc to GDP by 2030, highlights OICCI’s latest Digital Report
Pakistan’s digital economy has the potential to contribute 5–7 per cent to GDP by 2030 if key structural bottlenecks are addressed and reforms accelerated, according to the OICCI Digital Report 2025, which underscores the sector’s growing role as a driver of productivity, exports and financial inclusion.
Spotify Introduces Artist Profile Protection Giving Artists More Control Over What Shows Up Under Their Name
For the first time on any music streaming service, Spotify is giving artists the ability to review, approve, or decline releases with the launch of Artist Profile Protection, an optional feature within Spotify for Artists, now in limited beta, offering a solution to a problem that has affected streaming for years.
TETRA PAK® FACTORY OS™ WINS MIMA 2026 SCALE! AWARD FOR ENABLING COST-EFFICIENT GROWTH IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
Tetra Pak has won the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2026 in the Scale! category for its next-generation automation and digital portfolio, Tetra Pak® Factory OS™. The Scale! award recognises intelligent industrial solutions leading the way in the breadth of value chains, clients or internal processes they impact, across different levels of maturity.
LCVs, Vans, Jeeps Manufacturing Records 24.04% Growth in 8 Months
The production of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), vans and jeeps in the country rose by 24.04 percent during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting the positive impact of government policies aimed at promoting industrial growth and import substitution.
Qatar Airways Crowned World’s Best Full‑Service Airline for 2026
According to AirlineRatings.com, Doha-based Qatar Airways in first place and Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific in second place.
LUMS Awarded Major Grant to Establish Pakistan’s First National AI Hub, Launching with a Flagship Focus on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been awarded a major multi-year grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan’s first nationally coordinated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.
Large-scale manufacturing grows by 10.54pc
The output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) recorded a growth of 10.54 per cent during the month of January 2026 as compared to the same month of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.
Banking Shakeup: Citi, StanChart Exit Dubai Offices, HSBC Retreats from Qatar
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, telling staff to work from home instead, sources said on Wednesday (Mar 11), as banks step up precautions after Iran threatened Gulf banking interests linked to the US and Israel.
SBP allows import of crude oil, petroleum products on CIF basis
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Wednesday, allowed import of crude oil and petroleum products on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) basis for two months, in a bid to ease import of major fuel products for meeting the country’s requirements.