ISLAMABAD, June 24, 2026: Pakistan’s first national conference on gender-based violence (GBV) case management, titled “Connected for Care,” concluded in Islamabad with a strong call for institutional reforms, mentorship systems, and sustainable survivor-centered support mechanisms. The Ministry of Human Rights organized the two-day conference with technical support from the Strengthening …
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KARACHI, June 23, 2026: K-Electric (KE) adjusts its operations to support citizens during Ashura. It exempts select areas from loadshedding to ensure smooth religious observance and public convenience. Across Karachi, KE identifies 371 feeders as high priority. These areas host processions, majalis, and other gatherings. Moreover, 244 medium- and high-loss …
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ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026: Experts on Tuesday urged the government to end the freeze on tobacco taxation. They also called for annual inflation-linked tax increases and a possible climate levy on the tobacco industry. They warned that delays are increasing pressure on Pakistan’s health system, economy, and environment. The Sustainable …
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ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2026: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved the acquisition of BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions Trading FZCO. It cleared the deal after completing a Phase-I review under the Competition Act, 2010. Kemyion submitted the pre-merger application under Section 11 of the Act. …
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ISLAMABAD, June 23: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of LSE SPAC-II. This becomes the second Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) set for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Moreover, it marks the 14th IPO approval in FY 2025–26, reflecting stronger …
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KARACHI, June 23, 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, signed a strategic partnership with US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. The bank took this step to strengthen its digital security and ensure a safer, Shariah-compliant banking experience. Moreover, Resecurity will provide Digital Risk Monitoring (DRM) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) …
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KARACHI June 23,2026 : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released the advance calendar for Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings for FY27. It also expanded its communication framework to improve transparency and predictability in monetary policy. Moreover, SBP increased post-MPC press conferences from two to four per year. The Governor …
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KARACHI June 23,2026: FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh said the Federation’s Central Standing Committee on Renewable Energy, chaired by Fawad Jawed, has expressed serious concern over rising curtailment of wind power plants. He said grid infrastructure failures are causing major financial losses. Moreover, he added that investors in green energy …
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KARACHI June 23 ,2026 : Avanceon Limited (AVN) held its corporate analyst briefing today to discuss CY25 results and future outlook. The company reported consolidated CY25 revenue of Rs15.9bn with EPS of Rs1.51, compared to Rs16.1bn and EPS of Rs5.11 in CY24. It also announced a dividend of Rs1 per …
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KARACHI, June 23, 2026: BYD Pakistan, through its partner Mega Motor Company (Pvt.) Ltd., expanded its footprint in Karachi by opening a third authorized dealership in Korangi. The company took this step to meet rising demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Pakistan’s largest auto market. With this addition, BYD …
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