KARACHI, June 20, 2026: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer and President Zubair Tufail have welcomed the government’s decision to reduce petroleum prices. They described the move as positive for both consumers and the business community. The UBG leaders said the government reduced fuel prices following a decline in …
Read More »BankIslami Launches BIPL Exchange to Expand Shariah-Compliant Financial Services
KARACHI, June 19, 2026: BankIslami has launched BIPL Exchange Company (Private) Limited, its wholly owned currency exchange subsidiary. As a result, the bank has expanded its financial services and strengthened Pakistan’s Riba-free financial ecosystem. BIPL Exchange began operations with the inauguration of its first branch. JS Group Founder Jahangir Siddiqui …
Read More »ABHI Microfinance Bank, NADRA Technologies Partner to Advance Digital Financial Services
KARACHI June 19,2026 : ABHI Microfinance Bank and NADRA Technologies Limited have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital financial services and expand access to secure, technology-driven solutions across Pakistan. Under the agreement, both organisations will explore new opportunities to improve financial inclusion and strengthen the country’s digital economy. In …
Read More »SAP Reaffirms Commitment to Pakistan’s AI-Driven Digital Future During Leadership Visit
ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: SAP has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation and economic growth during a visit by Augusta Spinelli, Regional President, SAP EMEA. As a result, both sides strengthened dialogue on AI, cloud, and innovation-led development. Meanwhile, Augusta Spinelli met Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. They …
Read More »SECP Directs PMEX to Fast-Track Agricultural Futures Market Development
KARACHI, June 18,2026: Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has directed the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) to speed up the development of physically deliverable agricultural futures contracts. He asked PMEX to prepare a clear roadmap for launching these contracts. In addition, he …
Read More »Port Qasim Authority Renews Agreement with Engro Vopak Terminal to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Operations
KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has renewed its Implementation Agreement with Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL). As a result, EVTL continues to operate Pakistan’s only integrated bulk liquid chemical and LPG terminal. Moreover, this renewal extends a partnership of more than three decades between the two organisations. …
Read More »Pakistani Freelancers Cross $1 Billion Milestone in Foreign Earnings
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: Pakistani freelancers have made history by earning over $1 billion in foreign exchange during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. As a result, they have strengthened their role in Pakistan’s economy and expanded the country’s presence in the global freelancing market. According to …
Read More »ECAP Chairman Calls for Skills Development Policy to Unlock Pakistan’s Youth Potential
KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Muhammad Bostan, says Pakistan’s youth is its biggest asset. However, he stresses that the country must adopt an urgent national skills development policy to turn this potential into economic strength. He says that if Pakistan trains …
Read More »Headline: Al-Ghazi Tractors Joins Pakistan Agricultural Coalition to Boost Farm Modernisation
LAHORE, June 18, 2026: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), one of Pakistan’s leading tractor manufacturers, has joined the Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC) as a patron. The two organisations formalised the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this partnership, Al-Ghazi joins a coalition of leading businesses and financial institutions …
Read More »Emirates Launches Industry-First Travel Insurance with Conflict-Related Medical Cover
KARACHI, June 18, 2026: Emirates launches the world’s first Comprehensive Travel Cover. With this move, it becomes the first airline to offer insurance that includes medical cover for conflict-related incidents. In addition, it provides airline-managed hotel stays and extended support during major travel disruptions. Moreover, Emirates rebooks passengers at no …
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