Pakistan

Finance Minister Launches InvestPak to Expand Digital Investment in Government Securities

Finance Minister Launches InvestPak to Expand Digital Investment in Government Securities

KARACHI, July 6 ,2026: The platform enables users to open Investor Portfolio of Securities (IPS) accounts online, participate in primary auctions and trade government securities in the secondary market without visiting financial institutions. The launch ceremony was attended by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, senior SBP officials, …

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Rotary District 3271 Installs Shahzad Sabir as Governor, Launches Centenary Service Initiatives

Rotary District 3271 Installs Shahzad Sabir as Governor, Launches Centenary Service Initiatives

KARACHI July 6,2026: Rotary International District 3271 launched its 2026-27 Rotary year by installing Shahzad Sabir as District Governor during a ceremony at the PC Hotel Karachi. The event drew more than 1,000 Rotarians, diplomats, business leaders, development professionals and community representatives from Pakistan and abroad. During the ceremony, Rotary …

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Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Wins Global Award at International Takaful Summit 2026

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Wins Global Award at International Takaful Summit 2026

KARACHI, July 4,2026: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited has received an international award at the 14th International Takaful Summit 2026 in London for driving innovation and expanding Pakistan’s Takaful industry. The company earned the recognition for introducing innovative products, strengthening digital ecosystems, enhancing customer value and pioneering Shariah-compliant pension solutions. The …

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Karandaaz Partners with D-Tech to Develop AI Assistant for Digital Financial Services

Karandaaz Partners with D-Tech to Develop AI Assistant for Digital Financial Services

KARACHI, July 4,2026: Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with D-Tech & Consultancy (DTC) to develop My Intelligent Assistant (MIA), an AI-powered solution designed to make digital financial services more accessible, user-friendly and inclusive across Pakistan. The collaboration forms part of Karandaaz’s AI in Digital Payments Program. MIA will provide users with …

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Pakistan Prioritises Port Modernisation, Blue Economy Under Maritime Reforms

Pakistan Prioritises Port Modernisation, Blue Economy Under Maritime Reforms

ISLAMABAD, July 4 ,2026: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Pakistan is accelerating port modernisation, promoting the blue economy and advancing environmental sustainability under a broad reform agenda for the maritime sector. During a meeting with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in …

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Cement Dispatches Rise 7.2% in FY26 as Local Demand Strengthens

Cement Dispatches Rise 7.2% in FY26 as Local Demand Strengthens

KARACHI, July 4,2026: Pakistan’s cement industry recorded 7.21 percent growth in total dispatches during FY2025-26, driven by strong domestic demand despite a slight decline in exports, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Total cement dispatches rose to 50.515 million tonnes in FY26 from 47.116 …

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