Pakistan’s Seafood Exports Surge 27.81% in Q1 FY25
Between July and September 2025, Pakistan exported more than 40,534 metric tons of fish and fish products, generating a total value of $89.6 million.
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Pakistani social impact initiative, ‘Dil Se’ wins Gold at ‘Dragons of Asia’
PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G)’s flagship social impact initiative, ‘Dil Se’, has earned the prestigious Gold Dragon Award at the ‘Dragons of Asia’ in the Digital Campaigns category. This recognition is more than just a win as it reflects how powerful vision, and purpose can be when driven by empathy.
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SECP organizes roundtable discussions on future of Takaful in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) organized a roundtable discussion in Karachi titled “The Future of Takaful in Pakistan.” The event was part of the SECP’s ‘Insured Pakistan’ five-year strategic plan.
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Mobilink Bank Wins ‘Best in Industry – Banking’ at Best Place to Work Pakistan Awards 2025
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been recognized as the ‘Best Place to Work’ in Pakistan’s banking industry at the Best Place to Work Pakistan Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious & celebrated awards in Pakistan’s HR fraternity. The awards are an initiative of the Pakistan Society of Human Resource Management (PSHRM), powered by Engage Consulting.
Daira marks first anniversary with renewed commitment to financial inclusion in Pakistan
Mobile-first digital nano-lending platform, Daira, marked its first anniversary of operations in Pakistan with a renewed commitment to advancing financial inclusion and access to finance for the country’s unbanked and underbanked populations.
SBP Empowers Small Farmers with New Collateral-Free Loan Program
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched a collateral free digital agriculture financing scheme for small and marginalized farmers as well as the farmers of unserved and underserved areas to raise the agricultural output and support rural uplift.
FPCCI Pushes for Income Tax Deadline Extension Amid Filing Challenges
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh urged Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to further extend the deadline for filing income tax returns till October 31, 2025. In a letter to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, he said, FPCCI has highlighted the challenges faced by taxpayers and stakeholders in…
Mobilink Bank Bags Four Awards at AMC-9 for Digital Innovation and Financial Inclusion
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been honored with four distinguished awards at the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference (AMC-9), reinforcing its commitment to innovation, financial inclusion, and women’s empowerment.
Macroeconomic Stability to Catalyze Inclusive Economic Growth: Governor SBP
The Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Jameel Ahmad has said that achieving inclusive economic growth requires durable macroeconomic stability that uplifts communities and secures prosperity for all. He was delivering a keynote address at the ninth Annual Microfinance Conference held in Karachi, today. Hosted by the Pakistan Microfinance Network, the conference focused on the theme “Renaissance of Microfinance,” underlining the renewed commitment to leveraging microfinance for inclusive economic development.
Pakistan Highlights Value-Added Textile Exports at ATS Canada 2025
Pakistani textile and apparel manufacturers showcased a diverse range of high-quality products at the Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) Show 2025, held at Mississauga, Canada.