60th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye Showcases Scenic Routes on Global Stage
Türkiye is set to host the 60th edition of its prestigious Presidential Cycling Tour, running from April 27 to May 4, 2025. The eight-stage race will span the country’s most picturesque routes, from Antalya to İzmir, blending elite sportsmanship with an unforgettable cultural journey.
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Riphah International University Honored with Dual Accolades at 15th Brand of the Year Awards
Riphah International University has once again cemented its status as a national leader in higher education by receiving two prestigious titles—”Iconic Brand in Pakistan” and “Leading Brand in Pakistan”—at the 15th Brand of the Year Awards 2024, organized by the renowned Brands Foundation.
Chinese Delegation Signs 37 Deals at HEMS 2025 in Lahore
Key agreements included a $60 million quartz stone export deal (with a $10 million investment component), a $50 million interest by Chinese company to invest in developing mineral resources, a $45 million joint venture in medical device manufacturing, and an $80 million technology transfer contract in electric vehicles. Chinese interest also expanded into salt, copper, fluorite, gemstones, IT, real estate, and branding of Pakistani products.
ADB Announces $40B Investment in Asia-Pacific Development for 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $24.3 billion from its own resources in 2024, coupled with $14.9 billion in co-financing in collaboration with its partners, to help Asia and the Pacific solve a range of complex development challenges.
PTCL Group continues to report double digit revenue growth in Q1 2025
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the country, has announced its financial results for Q1, 2025, ending March 31, 2025.
Boom in Local Vehicle Production: Trucks and Buses Output Soars by 106.7%, 55.95%
During the first eight months of the current financial year, the assembly of trucks and buses in the country experienced remarkable growth, increasing by 106.71% and 55.95% respectively compared to the same period last year.
Meesha Shafi brightens up Times Square as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador
Spotify Pakistan proudly announced Meesha Shafi as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador in April, highlighting her influential presence in the industry. As part of this recognition, on Thursday, April 17, Meesha was featured on Spotify’s digital billboard in Times Square, New York City, joining a growing list of legendary and emerging local artists to be showcased at the iconic location.
SECP Insurance Commissioner Leads Key Implementation Meeting on Insurance
Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi, Commissioner Insurance of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), along with officials from the Insurance Division and senior representatives of the insurance industry, attended a meeting chaired by Mukesh Kumar Chawla, Minister for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Government of Sindh.
Sarsabz Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Cup Kicks Off in Lahore
The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation and Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited proudly announced the commencement of the highly anticipated Sarsabz Baba Guru Nanak International Circle Style Gold Kabaddi Cup 2025. The three-day tournament, from April 16-18, 2025, brings together teams from Pakistan, India, and Iran.
Cars’ sale up 40.99% to 75,265 units during Jul-Mar 2025
The sale of cars during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024-25 increased by 40.99 percent compared to the same months of last year, a recent data released by Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association (PAMA) said.