The Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newly elected Chairman, Mr. Kabeer Naqvi. Mr. Naqvi brings a wealth of experience, insight, and expertise to lead PMN in promoting financial and social inclusion as well as economic empowerment for the underserved population of Pakistan. Mr. Naqvi is the President & […]

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), Pakistan’s largest digital bank, and U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank), Pakistan’s fastest-growing microfinance bank, have entered into a strategic partnership for providing housing finance facility for their employees.  The MoU was signed between Ghazanfar Azzam, President & CEO – MMBL, and Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance […]

Unilever Pakistan has partnered with Akhuwat and NOWPDP to develop an inclusive and sustainable recruitment process to ensure equitable employment opportunities across the business in Pakistan. Under this partnership, Unilever Pakistan is launching a one-year contract Trainee program, which is designed to upskill participants and prepare them for entry into their preferred career roles. The […]

Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), has become the first microfinance institution to secure membership of the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP). EFP is an apex body of employers in Pakistan that spearheads the private sector in matters of employment, industrial relations, social and economic policy. EFP is also a member of […]

foodpanda, the leading food delivery platform and e-commerce company in the country, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Gilgit Baltistan to bring forth economic empowerment in the region. A signing ceremony took place at foodpanda headquarters in Karachi whereby Hussain Shah, Minister of Information Technology and Special Assistant to Chief Minister […]

In pursuit of its ‘let’s go digital’ mission, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services frontrunner, Zong, has partnered with The Star School in Okara’s Wasawewala locality to set up a digital lab there. Zong is facilitating the school with a computer lab for digital and curriculum learning. Currently, the school has a computer curriculum and teachers […]

foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food delivery company, and also the largest e-commerce platform, eagerly exhibited the Pandafly drone at the Pakistan Pavilion in Dubai Expo. The event is a testament to foodpanda’s commitment to grow and innovate through the adoption of disruptive technology, as well as showcase the tremendous support and an enabling environment offered by […]

Aimed at promoting social entrepreneurship and strengthening the startup ecosystem in the country, UNDP Pakistan and Jazz have launched SDG Bootcamp for Social Enterprises. Under the project, 20 boot camps will be conducted across the county to train 800 young social entrepreneurs, including 50 percent women, over the course of two years. In this regard, […]

During the Global Good Governance – 3G Awards, U Microfinance Bank Ltd. was awarded The 3G Creativity and Innovation Award and U Bank President & CEO Mr. Kabeer Naqvi won The 3G Best Emerging Leader in Corporate Sector Award. The Global Good Governance Awards are held annually to celebrate and acknowledge individuals, institutions, and organizations […]

The partnership between Daraz and Nadia Patel Gangjee’s social enterprise, Femprow, is set on terms where they will facilitate the newly registered female sellers to establish their shops on the platform and therefore, boost their growth in terms of sales and reach with the help of Daraz’ monthly userbase of 6,000,000. These customized training are […]