KARACHI, July 1, 2026: Member companies of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) invested Rs15.33 billion in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives during FY2025, benefiting more than 44 million people across Pakistan, according to the OICCI CSR Report 2025 released on Tuesday. The report shows that CSR …
Read More »SECP Reforms Drive 1,374% Surge in Third-Party Motor Insurance in Sindh
ISLAMABAD July 1,2026: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a 1,374% increase in third-party motor insurance coverage in Sindh following regulatory reforms that made the insurance mandatory for all registered vehicles. According to the SECP, active third-party motor insurance policies rose from 11,200 in March 2026 …
Read More »SBP Launches Redesigned Website from July 1 to Improve Digital Access
KARACHI June 30,2026 : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will launch its redesigned official website on July 1, 2026, offering faster access to information and a more user-friendly digital experience for the public and financial sector stakeholders. The new website, www.sbp.org.pk, is part of the central bank’s digital transformation …
Read More »Islamabad Police Expand Electric Vehicle Fleet with BYD Cars
KARACHI: Islamabad Capital Police and Islamabad Traffic Police have expanded their electric vehicle (EV) fleet after receiving another batch of BYD vehicles from Mega Motor Company (MMC), the official partner of BYD in Pakistan. The latest delivery strengthens the departments’ fleet electrification programme and supports Islamabad’s sustainability goals. It also …
Read More »ABHI Microfinance Bank, Airlink Partner to Expand BNPL Financing for Digital Devices
KARACHI June 30 ,2026: ABHI Microfinance Bank has partnered with Airlink Communication and its subsidiary, Select, to expand Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing for smartphones and other digital devices across Pakistan. The partnership aims to make digital devices more affordable by offering customers flexible installment plans and reducing the …
Read More »Visa Expands Smartphone Payment Tools for Small Businesses in Emerging Markets
KARACHI, June 30,2026: Visa has launched new capabilities under Visa Accept and Visa Direct to help small businesses in emerging markets accept and send digital payments through smartphones. The new features allow street vendors, micro sellers, and online merchants to manage payments without additional hardware. Visa said the initiative aims …
Read More »Visa Launches AI, Stablecoin Solutions to Advance Digital Commerce Across CEMEA
KARACHI, June 30, 2026: Visa has unveiled a series of artificial intelligence (AI), stablecoin, and tokenization solutions to help businesses across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) prepare for the next phase of digital commerce. Ahead of the Visa Payments Forum in Paris on July 1, …
Read More »TikTok Unveils AI-Powered Creative Solutions at Cannes Lions 2026
KARACHI, June 30, 2026: TikTok has introduced a new suite of AI-powered creative solutions at Cannes Lions 2026, aiming to help brands turn cultural insights into high-impact campaigns faster and more efficiently. The company unveiled Symphony Agent, an agentic AI tool that enables advertisers to create TikTok-first campaigns at scale. …
Read More »NKATI President Urges Strong Global Defense of Pakistan’s Water Rights
KARACHI, June 30, 2026: North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI) President Faisal Moez Khan has termed India’s proposed 7,250-megawatt hydropower network a form of “water aggression” against Pakistan. He said Pakistan will not compromise on its water rights, national interests, or food security under any circumstances. Speaking to …
Read More »Emirates Wins Best Airline Worldwide at 2026 BTME Awards for 13th Consecutive Year
KARACHI, June 30, 2026: Emirates has won the Best Airline Worldwide title at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards for the 13th consecutive year. The airline also secured Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport. …
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