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NKATI Chief Backs DG ISPR's Call for Governance Reforms, Urges Debate on New Provinces
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Arif Habib Warns Investors Over Fake AI Investment Scheme
KARACHI, July 31: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has warned investors against a fraudulent online campaign falsely claiming the company has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-based investment platform offering guaranteed weekly returns of up to Rs500,000. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, AHL said a …
Read More »IFMP Board Approves Islamabad Relocation to Expand Financial Literacy Drive
ISLAMABAD, July 31: The Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) has approved the relocation of the institute’s head office to Islamabad as part of a broader strategy to strengthen financial market education, professional training, and capacity building nationwide. However, IFMP will retain a regional …
Read More »Mayor Backs S.I.T.E. DMC Proposal, Signals More Funds for Industrial Area
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 …
Read More »Zindigi Wins TAF Award for Public-Private Digital Collaboration
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, …
Read More »Bank Alfalah Posts 40% Rise in H1 2026 Profit, Declares Interim Dividend
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 …
Read More »Standard Chartered Showcases Mortgage Solutions at EMAAR Broker Event
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 …
Read More »PTCL Group Reports 62% Revenue Growth in H1 as Telecom Merger Lifts Earnings
ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2026 (TheBizUpdate): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group reported a 62% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first half of 2026, as the integration of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan boosted its mobile business and strengthened profitability. The telecom and ICT services provider said consolidated operating profit …
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