KARACHI, July 31, 2026: The Sindh government has partnered with the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) to improve inclusive education for children with disabilities through a five-year initiative focused on teacher training, research, and policy development. The Sindh Cabinet approved the partnership, while the Memorandum of Understanding …
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ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to win the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026, while Zong marked the country’s historic triumph as the tournament’s official title partner. The six-nation championship featured teams from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and host nation Pakistan. The tournament concluded on July 29 …
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ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2026: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan directed authorities to strictly enforce axle load regulations across Pakistan, ordering tighter monitoring at ports, weigh stations, and highways to curb vehicle overloading and protect road infrastructure. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting at the Ministry …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: BankIslami recognized top-performing employees from across its nationwide network with cars and financial incentives as part of its flagship employee engagement and performance recognition program. The bank held the Maidan-e-Fateh event in Lahore to celebrate outstanding performance and reinforce its commitment to promoting Riba-free banking in …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Alkhidmat Karachi reviewed the progress of its Orphan Care Program and outlined plans to strengthen child development initiatives during a “Train the Trainers” session held at its head office. Director Orphan Care Program Yousuf Mohiuddin chaired the session, which brought together volunteer trainers and program officials …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab endorsed the proposal to establish a S.I.T.E. Development and Management Company (DMC) and indicated that additional government funding could be sought once ongoing infrastructure projects in the industrial area are completed on schedule. The mayor made the remarks during a meeting …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has won the Public-Private Collaboration of the Year Award from the Tech Advisory Forum (TAF) Pakistan for its contributions to Pakistan’s digital transformation and public sector innovation. TAF Pakistan recognized the digital financial platform for using technology to modernize public services, …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT) reported a 32% year-on-year decline in consolidated profit for the second quarter of 2026, although earnings exceeded market expectations due to a one-off gain related to the Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess (SIDC). The company posted a quarterly profit of Rs3.8 billion, translating …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) reported a 39.6% year-on-year increase in profit after tax for the first half of 2026, supported by higher capital gains, improved net interest income, and growth in non-funded income. The bank said its board of directors approved the financial results for the …
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KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Standard Chartered Pakistan showcased its home financing solutions at EMAAR Pakistan’s Broker Night, strengthening its partnership with the real estate developer and expanding access to mortgage financing for resident and overseas Pakistanis. The bank engaged with leading real estate brokers and introduced its mortgage products and …
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