Business

Zindigi Prize, Pakistan’s largest entrepreneurship competition, celebrated another milestone with the resounding success of its KPK Regionals, co-hosted by the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), the Directorate General of Science and Technology, and The Catalyst. The three-day event commenced with an inspiring opening ceremony, highlighting the innovative ideas of young…

Proparco, Karandaaz Pakistan and Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL) have entered into a landmark partnership to support small business finance in Pakistan. This is the first credit risk guarantee offered by Proparco in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to increase access to finance for women-led businesses and green technologies under the Karandaaz’s Women Ventures and GreenFin…

A significant milestone was achieved today in Lahore with the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Zindigi- Powered by JS Bank and the Waste Management Companies across Punjab. Punjab Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafiq was the chief guest on this occasion. Special Secretary Local Government Department Asia Gul ,  Chief Officer Zindigi Noman…

Descon Engineering has successfully completed the EnVen Project at the ENGRO Fertilizer Plant (EFERT) in Dharki, Pakistan. In recognition of this accomplishment, senior management from EFERT, including Mr. Syed Shahzad Nabi (SVP Manufacturing), Mr. Muhammad Majid Latif (VP Technical), and Mr. Muhammad Nauman (GM Engineering Mechanical), visited Descon Headquarters. They were warmly received by Descon’s…

The issue of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Pakistan is longstanding, with power plants operating since 1994. The primary challenge for Pakistan stems from the coal power plants installed under the 2015 policy as they were based on Imported fuel. The plants established under the 1994 policy are nearly decommissioned, and those set up in…

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has received the Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. This is an award by the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). It places the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi among the world’s top hospitals for offering high-quality cardiac care to…

Kaacib a blue collar workforce company registered under the banner of SAF facilities management has acquired hundred percent stakes of Hukum Janab, making this five years old start up a part of Kaacib. The merger was announced in a ceremony held in Karachi today. Bashir Ahmed Farooqui the chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust graced…

n World Food Safety Day Cheezious announced the launch of “Special Kitchen Tour Series.” This initiative is designed to provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at our kitchen facilities, showcase the stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) we follow, and highlight the extensive measures we take to maintain and elevate food safety standards. As part of this,…