ProPakistani’s Founder Aamir Attaa Hands Over CEO Position to Shayan Mahmud

ProPakistani’s Founder Aamir Attaa Hands Over CEO Position to Shayan Mahmud

Aamir Attaa, the CEO and founder of ProPakistani, will be stepping down from his role after fifteen years of exceptional leadership. This transition marks the beginning of a new era for the company as Shayan Mahmud assumes the position of CEO. Aamir Attaa’s journey with ProPakistani began in 2008 when he founded the news platform….

TPL Insurance Limited to Acquire Assets and Liabilities of New Hampshire Insurance Company’s Pakistani Branch

TPL Insurance Limited to Acquire Assets and Liabilities of New Hampshire Insurance Company’s Pakistani Branch

TPL Insurance Limited, a leading non-life insurance provider in Pakistan, today announced its Board of Directors’ approval of a draft Scheme of Arrangement under Section 279 to Section 282 and Section 285 of the Companies Act, 2017. The scheme outlines the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of the Pakistani Branch of New Hampshire Insurance…

Zong 4G’s International Roaming Offer is making lives easier for all PILGRIMS TRAVELING TO SAUDI ARABIA

Zong 4G’s International Roaming Offer is making lives easier for all PILGRIMS TRAVELING TO SAUDI ARABIA

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications company, has launched its Saudi Arabia Roaming Offer to facilitate pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. This offer enables travelers to stay connected with their loved ones back home while they travel anywhere within Saudi Arabia. Zong 4G has introduced this offer with the intent that customers stay connected with their…

Two Earthquakes Jolt Islamabad, No Damage or Injuries Reported

Two Earthquakes Jolt Islamabad, No Damage or Injuries Reported

Two earthquakes jolted Islamabad and surrounding areas on May 28, 2023. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.5, occurred at 5:49 AM UTC. #Earthquake 74 km SE of #Fayzabad (#Afghanistan) 8 min ago (local time 10:19:57). Colored dots represent local shaking & damage level reported by eyeswitnesses. Share your experience via:đŸ“±https://t.co/LBaVNedgF9🌐https://t.co/OiioktJPCP pic.twitter.com/rDqAl886X3 — EMSC…

Social Champ Leads the Charge in Empowering Women in the Digital Sphere

Social Champ Leads the Charge in Empowering Women in the Digital Sphere

Social Champ, a trailblazing digital platform, is taking a bold stance in supporting women in the digital realm and championing gender equality. Recognizing the uphill battle faced by women in the tech industry, Social Champ is determined to create an inclusive environment where women can excel and thrive. In an industry long dominated by male…

Pakistan’s Population: Ensuring A Brighter Future For All

Pakistan’s Population: Ensuring A Brighter Future For All

Pakistan’s population experts and leading government officials are set to gather in Islamabad this week on the 24th and 25th of May, for a learning event organized by Palladium Pakistan under DAFPAK-PSSD in collaboration with UNFPA, PSI, MSS, DKT International, and M&C Saatchi and in partnership with MoNHSR&C Islamabad, and provincial Health and Population Welfare…

Syntax Communications Ignites Dialogue on Political Branding and Narrative Building in Pakistan

Syntax Communications Ignites Dialogue on Political Branding and Narrative Building in Pakistan

Syntax Communications, a leading strategic communications and PR company, recently organized a groundbreaking event in Pakistan’s election year. The event, titled “Not So Round Table,” brought together experts and analysts from various industries to discuss how political parties can effectively brand and capitalize on their election campaigns, build narratives for voters, and communicate with stakeholders….

Pakistani Banks Love Investing in Government Bonds: Why?

Pakistani Banks Love Investing in Government Bonds: Why?

In recent years, it has become evident that Pakistani banks have a strong affinity for investing in government bonds. This trend has raised questions and sparked discussions about the reasons behind such a preference. To shed light on this matter, we will explore the factors that contribute to Pakistani banks’ inclination towards government bonds and…

Political Interference in 7th Population and Housing Census 2023 Raises Concerns

Political Interference in 7th Population and Housing Census 2023 Raises Concerns

In the ongoing 7th Population and Housing Census-2023 in Pakistan, concerns have emerged regarding political involvement and its potential impact on the accuracy and transparency of the data collection process. The census is a crucial national undertaking with far-reaching consequences, as it directly affects resource allocation and the delimitation process. The recent debriefing to the…

Telenor Microfinance Bank Q1’23: Digital Platform Achieves Scale and Profitability in Challenging Economic Conditions

Telenor Microfinance Bank Q1’23: Digital Platform Achieves Scale and Profitability in Challenging Economic Conditions

Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, easypaisa, has reported its financial results for Q1 2023, showcasing a strong performance despite challenging economic conditions. TMB’s unaudited financial statements indicate a significant increase in its revenue, with the bank achieving Positive EBTDA during the quarter and Profit after tax for the…

Get Ready for a Roaring Adventure with PUBG MOBILE’s Latest Version 2.6 Update, Takes Players Back to the Time of Dinosaurs

Get Ready for a Roaring Adventure with PUBG MOBILE’s Latest Version 2.6 Update, Takes Players Back to the Time of Dinosaurs

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is launching its new Version 2.6 Update which will include a multi-map transformation set to transport players back millions of years! In addition to these roarsome changes, World of Wonder enters the next phase of its rollout, with exciting updates in map editing and game…

Protect Your Intimate Chats with WhatsApp’s New Chat Lock Feature

Protect Your Intimate Chats with WhatsApp’s New Chat Lock Feature

In today’s digital age, privacy and security have become paramount concerns for users of messaging apps. Recognizing this need, WhatsApp has launched an exciting new feature called Chat Lock. With Chat Lock, you can add an extra layer of protection to your most intimate conversations, ensuring that they remain private and secure. This article will…

Pakistan seeks IMF's Nod For Revised Financing Plan to Bridge $6bn Gap

Can Pakistan Overcome Economic Challenges with More Financing and Durably Market-Based Exchange Rates?

Pakistan is facing a challenging situation in the wake of stagflation and acute balance-of-payments crises. The country needs significant additional financing to complete the long-stalled ninth review of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) bailout package. On Thursday, during a scheduled press conference, the IMF stated that the commitments of “significant additional financing” are essential before…

Restore Internet to Restore Livelihoods in Pakistan

Pakistani Business Community and Civil Society Call for Restoration of Internet Access Amid Protests

The recent protests following the arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9, 2023, have led to partial and complete internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content and app blocking in Pakistan. Members of the Pakistani business community and civil society who have signed a petition on Change.org “Restore Internet to Restore…

Nutrition International and MoNHSR&C Partner to Combat Maternal Malnutrition in Pakistan

Nutrition International and MoNHSR&C Partner to Combat Maternal Malnutrition in Pakistan

Nutrition International, in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSR&C) and provincial health departments launched a campaign – NourishMaa – to improve maternal nutrition in Pakistan by building capacities of healthcare providers (HCPs) and frontline health workers (FHWs) in six selected districts that report poor maternal nutrition indicators. “Improving the…

ABHI and Decibel Join Hands to Offer AbhiSalary (Earned Wage Access) as a Financial Wellness Benefit to Employees

ABHI and Decibel Join Hands to Offer AbhiSalary (Earned Wage Access) as a Financial Wellness Benefit to Employees

ABHI, an embedded finance company, is excited to announce its partnership with Decibel, a global provider of Human Resource Management System (HRMS) solutions. This collaboration brings together ABHI’s cutting-edge earned wage access technology with Decibel’s HRMS expertise, creating a powerful solution that financially empowers employees with convenient access to their earned wages. ABHI is a…

Leading Businesses Join Hands to Drive Living Wages in Pakistan

Leading Businesses Join Hands to Drive Living Wages in Pakistan

Unilever Pakistan hosted an interactive dialogue to discuss the importance of living wages in Pakistan. The session focused on the benefits of fair pay and living wages to businesses, communities, and the country. A living wage accounts for the diverse lifestyle needs of a person in line with their present economic realities so they can…

Hashoo Foundation’s Approach to a Knowledge-Based Circular Economy

Hashoo Foundation’s Approach to a Knowledge-Based Circular Economy

In a recent interview on PTV World, Ms. Ayesha Khan, CEO of the Hashoo Foundation, discussed the organization’s approach to a knowledge-based circular economy. She discussed the concept of a knowledge-based circular economy and how the Hashoo Foundation is using it to bring about socio-economic change. In the interview, Ms. Ayesha Khan introduces the concept…

BankIslami Announced 262% Growth in Profit Before Tax in 1st Quarter of 2023

BankIslami Announced 262% Growth in Profit Before Tax in 1st Quarter of 2023

BankIslami Pakistan Limited (‘the Bank’ or ‘BankIslami’) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, with an impressive increase of 262% in profit before tax, reaching Rs. 3.16 billion as compared to Rs. 0.87 billion for the corresponding period of the previous year. The profit after tax closed at Rs. 1.79 billion,…

Minister Ahsan Iqbal Directed Provincial Governments for Completion of 7th Population and Housing Census Till 15th May

Minister Ahsan Iqbal Directed Provincial Governments for Completion of 7th Population and Housing Census Till 15th May

Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, directed Provincial Governments to complete the Field verification/coverage of 7th Population and Housing Census till 15th May, 2023 in areas where Population growth is not in line with normal Demographic trends and close the field operation in all areas exhibiting natural trends. In pursuance of…

Breaking Down the Hurdles: Pakistani Expats Share Challenges of Investing in Pakistan

Breaking Down the Hurdles: Pakistani Expats Share Challenges of Investing in Pakistan

Investing in Pakistan can be a daunting task for Pakistani expats living abroad, despite the fact that they have a deep attachment to their homeland. In the ProPakistani latest podcast, titled “Why Pakistani’s Abroad Struggle To Invest In Pakistan?”, the guest speaker, Tanweer Ahmed, delve into the reasons behind the struggles faced by Pakistani expats…

How the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics is Using Digital Innovations to Ensure 100% Census Coverage

How the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics is Using Digital Innovations to Ensure 100% Census Coverage

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has been working tirelessly to ensure the success of the first-ever digital census of Pakistan. The PBS has been using digital innovations to receive data in real-time from field enumerators and monitor and analyze trends and gaps daily. The data is then augmented by physical monitoring and fact-finding field work…

Pakistan’s Superclass: The Unseen Force Behind Political Power

Pakistan’s Superclass: The Unseen Force Behind Political Power

Pakistan is a country with a rich and complicated history. Its path towards independence and subsequent development has been fraught with challenges and setbacks. In this context, the role of the superclass, or the network of individuals and institutions that hold the most power and influence in the country, has been instrumental in shaping the…

From Education to Unemployment: The Troubling Reality for Youth in Punjab

From Education to Unemployment: The Troubling Reality for Youth in Punjab

Research conducted by Gallup Pakistan and PRIDE, using data from the Labour Force Survey 2020-21, shows that the overall unemployment rate of youth in Punjab is 6.69%. The overall unemployment rate in the Punjab province is 6.69%, with the unemployment rate of females being substantially higher than males (8.32% vs. 6.06%) and that of urban…

Karandaaz Pakistan Partners with Foodpanda to Increase Digital Payments in the Country

Karandaaz Pakistan Partners with Foodpanda to Increase Digital Payments in the Country

Karandaaz Pakistan and foodpanda Pakistan recently signed an agreement which aimed to increase financial inclusion in the country by facilitating the onboarding of customers, who are habitual users of the Cash on Delivery (COD) option while ordering through the foodpanda app, to digital payment options like mobile wallets, RAAST ID and debit or credit cards….

Emaan Islamic Banking and TPL Insurance (WTO) join hands to launch Emaan All-in-One Account

Emaan Islamic Banking and TPL Insurance (WTO) join hands to launch Emaan All-in-One Account

Emaan Islamic Banking, a division of Silk Bank Limited, and TPL Insurance Limited – Window Takaful Operation, have announced the launch of their latest offering, the Emaan All-in-One Account. The account is tailored to cater to the needs of new-to-bank customers and existing Emaan account holders. The Emaan All-in-One Account is the ultimate power bundle…

Etihad Group Celebrates Launch of a New Block in Etihad Town Phase I

Etihad Group Celebrates Launch of a New Block in Etihad Town Phase I

Etihad Group is proud to announce the launch of a new block in its Etihad Town Phase I project. The development is situated at a prime location on Main Raiwind Road and features state-of-the-art amenities, green spaces, and modern housing options that cater to the needs of families and individuals looking for a contemporary, convenient,…

The Legend Continues: ‘Maula Jatt’ Returns to Theaters worldwide this Eid Six Months After Record-Breaking first run!

The Legend Continues: ‘Maula Jatt’ Returns to Theaters worldwide this Eid Six Months After Record-Breaking first run!

The biggest Punjabi blockbuster of all time, Maula Jatt is unstoppable as it gets a re-release on Eid six months after release worldwide. The Punjabi film scene experienced a phenomenal achievement with ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt,’ which shattered all expectations by becoming not only the top-earning Punjabi film ever but also the most successful…

Meri Gari Celebrate One Year of Success in Transport Industry with Trucking Partners and Associations

Meri Gari Celebrate One Year of Success in Transport Industry with Trucking Partners and Associations

Meri Gari Team, a leading tech-based trucking company, recently marked its first anniversary in business with a grand Iftar and Award Night. The event was attended by local and upcountry transporters, as well as the heads of various goods transport industry associations. This much-awaited event also featured awards for the best performing trucking companies that…