Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation, a project of Descon – Pakistan’s largest engineering company – has recently collaborated with celebrated female mountaineer, Naila Kiani, for her upcoming mountain climbing expedition. Scheduled for June 2022, Naila Kiani will be attempting to become the first female Pakistani mountain climber to summit the world’s 2nd highest […]

Telenor Pakistan leadership has met with senior officials from LUMS to strengthen linkages between the private and academic sectors. The LUMS delegation, including Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Shahid Hussain, Rector, and Nuzhat Kamran, Director of Advancement, met with CEO Telenor Pakistan Irfan Wahab Khan and his team to discuss partnerships for future collaboration in areas […]

In a collective effort to narrow the digital divide in Pakistan, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services frontrunner, Zong 4G has joined forces with PSDF (Punjab Skills Development Fund) and the global technology leader, Huawei. As part of the partnership, PSDF has received 300 smart Huawei tablets from Zong and Huawei Pakistan, with both partners working collaboratively to […]

Xiaomi, the world’s leading consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company, and Leica Camera, whose legendary reputation is based on a long tradition of excellent quality, innovative technologies and German craftsmanship, officially announce their strategic cooperation in terms of mobile imaging. The first imaging flagship smartphone jointly developed by the two companies will be officially launched […]

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has become the only microfinance institution in Pakistan to secure a ‘Positive Outlook’ credit rating from Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) as per its latest Credit Rating Assessments issued on April 30, 2022. Moreover, MMBL is also one of the only two banks attaining a Positive Outlook in the overall […]

Telenor Pakistan’s digital accelerator programme , Telenor Velocity is excited to announce the startups for its much-anticipated 8th cohort. Designed to harness the power of innovation and collaboration, Telenor Velocity empowers Pakistan’s tech-startups to scale new heights in digital product and service offerings, with Telenor Pakistan’s extensive digital resources and valuable guidance. Launched in 2016, […]

Mastercard and fintech giant OPay today announced a strategic partnership, which marks a significant boost for wider financial inclusion and economic prosperity by opening up digital commerce to millions of people across Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables OPay consumers and merchants in the region – including Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, […]

Zameen.com — Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise — signed an MOU with the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) in a ceremony held at Zameen’s Karachi office. As per the MOU, Zameen’s training and development venture ‘Zameen Academy’ will include modules related to Real Estate Investment Trusts, Anti Money Laundering & other financial topics. […]

In a world where women are aspiring to be greater than predetermined societal roles, foodpanda is empowering this segment to shatter the glass ceiling in unique ways. Sana Tanveer, founder of Two Hands Kitchen, a HomeChef with an inspiring journey, was recently honoured by the brand, highlighting her achievements from her kitchen to a stall […]

 Azentio Software (“Azentio”), a Singapore-headquartered technology firm owned by funds advised by Apax Partners, announced that BigPay, a Ghana-based global digital payment solutions company, has gone live with AmlockTM, Azentio’s Financial Crime Detection and Management Solution (FCDMS). AmlockTM will meet BigPay’s requirements for an effective transaction monitoring process, through an online workflow system. A unique feature of this workflow is […]