In a landmark development for taxpayers across Pakistan, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) cannot treat the total credit balance in a bank account as taxable income without specific verification. The judgment strikes a blow against the revenue body’s growing reliance on automated notices, declaring that bank statements alone…
For decades, the concept of “National Security” in Pakistan was dominated by maps, borders, and hardware. It was about tanks, jets, and the Line of Control. But in 2024, the definition of security has undergone a seismic shift. The most dangerous threat to the state today is not an invading army, but a defaulting treasury….
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the parent company of U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), has approved a capital injection of PKR 15 billion* (approximately USD 53 million) into the Bank, one of the largest equity injection transactions in the industry. The capital injection is intended to support U Bank’s sustained growth trajectory and the…
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) today highlighted the banking sector’s robust contribution to Pakistan’s ongoing economic revival, citing a record surge in private sector credit during the current financial year. Commercial banks have extended approximately Rs 1.5 trillion in financing to the private sector in FY26, a surge in liquidity that is driving 8.33% growth…
The International College for Legal Studies (ICLS) achieved a historic milestone in legal education with the formal inauguration of its new purpose-built campus on November 18, 2025, located on Main Kamahan Road, opposite DHA Phase V Extension, Lahore. The vision and tireless efforts behind this significant expansion were led by the CEO and Dean of…
Day Two of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 focused on the theme “Manifesting Social Stewardship,” encouraging young leaders to translate personal growth into ethical leadership and sustainable community impact. The day opened with reflections on collective responsibility, followed by “Leaders as Stewards” by Mr. Kamran Z. Rizvi, emphasizing integrity, empathy, and long-term thinking in…
MOL Pakistan has successfully launched the Youth Impact and Community Empowerment Program in Kohat, marking another milestone in the company’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable community development. The program will run over a period of three months and will engage 45 participants from local communities. The initiative follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier…
The 23rd edition of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 commenced today with an inspiring opening day centered around the theme “Manifesting Personal Development.” Bringing together young leaders from across Pakistan, Day One set the tone for six transformative days of reflection, learning, and leadership-building. The opening day emphasized a core belief of YLC: meaningful…
In 2025, BingX achieved 100% user growth, with a peak 24-hour trading volume surpassing $26 billion, underscoring strong global adoption and momentum. AI-native Crypto Pioneer: BingX made an industry-first $300 million commitment to AI integration, positioning AI as a core growth engine. The company successfully launched two AI-powered trading tools to enhance user decision-making and…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Eocean Pvt. Ltd., a leading Communication as a Service (CPaaS) provider in Pakistan, to launch Digital Commerce-as-a-Service (DCaaS) directly through the My Zong App. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Zong’s journey toward building a future-ready digital ecosystem…
Daraz Pakistan is all set to launch its 12.12 Grand Year End Sale, giving customers across the country a final chance to unlock big savings before the close of the year. The campaign will run from 8 PM on 11 December until 18 December, with an action-packed opening that includes Brand Rush Hour, One Rupee…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, proudly announces the inauguration of the first-ever Z-FAM Festival 2025. This flagship initiative introduces a vibrant, family-centric event designed to strengthen community bonds and enrich the digital lifestyle of Pakistani families through three days of immersive, unforgettable experiences. The Z-FAM Festival is scheduled to run from…
Daraz Pakistan’s 11.11 campaign, the country’s biggest online sale of the year, closed with record-breaking results driven by brand performance on DarazMall. As millions of customers shopped across the platform, DarazMall, the authenticity guaranteed channel for leading brands, emerged as the standout growth engine, with its brands recording 50X growth during the campaign and setting…
Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF jointly hosted the closing ceremony of their three-year partnership (2022–2025) dedicated to advancing child online protection. The event brought together representatives from government bodies including Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) and the National Cyber Security emergency Response Team, Cabinet Division (NCERT), UN agencies,…
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, hosted the second Pakistan edition of its BingX OnTour series with a community meetup in Lahore on November 29, 2025. Following the strong reception of its inaugural Karachi event, the Lahore meetup underscores BingX’s continued effort to engage directly with traders, developers, and blockchain communities across…
Alibaba.com, a leading global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, today announced the collaboration with UPS Authorised Service Contractor in Pakistan to provide cost-effective and reliable logistics services for Pakistani exporters. This initiative aim to helping local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) connect seamlessly to over 200 countries and regions, optimizing delivery speed, pricing transparency, and customer…
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has officially introduced Mashreq NEO in Pakistan, a fully digital and Shariah-compliant banking experience built around how Pakistanis live, save, and transact. Following the bank’s official launch under the patronage and in the presence of the Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif,…
Pakistan’s gaming and animation ecosystem enters a transformative phase as the Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA), backed by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) through Ignite, rolls out its first incubation program across the country. The long-awaited program brings together emerging startups inside a state-of-the-art facility equipped to support high-quality…
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced that it is among the first exchanges worldwide to list Monad (MON), a highly anticipated next-generation EVM token. This listing brings the trending new token directly to BingX’s global user base, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to offering timely access to up-and-coming projects. MON is…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has announced the launch of Ding, a digital entertainment and rewards platform designed to transform how young Pakistanis watch, play, and engage online. The service represents Zong’s journey toward expanding digital experiences that are interactive and deeply connected to the interests of today’s youth. Built around…
Zindigi powered by JS Bank and Orient Electronics Pvt. Ltd have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce Digital Supply Chain Financing (DSCF) for suppliers and distributors across Orient’s value chain. Through this initiative, Zindigi empowers SMEs with structured, cost-efficient financing that is easy to access and strengthens risk management. With Zindigi’s digital…
Pakistan’s newly launched and rapidly emerging e-commerce app Gold Box has announced a landmark collaboration with celebrated TV and film actor Feroze Khan during an exclusive signing ceremony held here at Centaurus Mall. The partnership marks a major step in the company’s vision to create a trusted, user-friendly, and dynamic online shopping experience for customers…
Zong is Strengthening its commitment to community well-being and inclusive healthcare, Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has partnered with JDC Foundation to support the provision of fully free, state-of-the-art diagnostic services for underserved communities in Karachi. Through this collaboration, Zong is enabling JDC Foundation to expand access to essential medical testing,…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, unveiled its AI Roadmap for Pakistan 2030 initiative at the Pakistan AI Summit 2025, hosted by CxO Global. The one-day summit brought together stakeholders from the government, regulators, industry leaders, academia and the corporate sector to collectively shape the country’s digital future. The summit featured five…
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated Center for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) along with a state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility at Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) here on Tuesday. Chairman PAEC Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar accompanied the minister during the inauguration and showed him various CMS…
Daraz Pakistan 11.11 is gearing up to take center stage in the country’s shopping calendar, with the Biggest Sale of the Year set to run from November 10 (8 p.m. onwards) until November 21. Branded as the “Big Boss of 11.11”, this year’s edition promises up to 90% off, more than 1 billion rupees in…
Himalaya Wellness has completed its thirtieth sponsorship for cleft lip surgery in Pakistan at the Liaquat National Hospital in Karachi this year, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back to its communities. The company had also previously sponsored thirty surgeries last year for the same procedure. Himalaya Wellness, in collaboration with Smile Train, has been…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has once again set a new benchmark in the country’s gaming landscape with the grand success of Zong Engage PUBGM Manhunt II, now recognized as Pakistan’s largest third-party PUBGM tournament. The semifinals and grand finals of the much-anticipated tournament were livestreamed from November 8th to 10th…
JS Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in Pakistan, has signed an agreement with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to further enhance and expand its innovative cards portfolio. The signing ceremony was held at JS Bank’s Head Office and was attended by Leila Serhan, Visa’s Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant…
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, is proud to announce BingX Shards Program, its brand-new rewards mechanism for spot trading. With BingX Shards, users can now earn rewards, level up by completing tasks, and unlock exclusive benefits based on their activity levels. BingX Shards is a system representing users’ identity and status…