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Mobilink Bank reports 48% revenue growth in Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2022, Mobilink Bank granted loans with an

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Shell Pakistan Posts Q1 Loss of PKR 4,762 Million

Shell Pakistan remains committed to operational excellence safety performance to further strengthen

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Unilever Pakistan Takes a Stand for Living Wages in Interactive Discussion

A recent interactive discussion on the value of living wages in Pakistan

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BankIslami’s Profit Before Tax Surges by 262% in Q1 2023

BankIslami is in the process of listing its Additional Tier-1 Sukuk (Ehad

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Eco-friendly e-bikes to deliver McDonald’s orders in Pakistan

McDonald's Pakistan's mission to advance environmentally responsible and sustainable business practises throughout

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UAE Investor Acquires Majority Stake in Summit Bank

Investor's goal is to turn Summit Bank into a fully-fledged Islamic bank

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Karandaaz Pakistan and foodpanda partner to boost Digital Payments

This partnership seeks to increase demand-side awareness around the benefits of being

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U Microfinance Bank Registers Impressive 102.5% YoY Profit Growth in 2022

The bank maintained its upward trend in profitability in 2022!

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Evee C1 Electric Scooter’s Second Batch Booking to Begin Soon

Evee C1 model has numerous benefits over conventional motorcycles, including being economical,

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Evergreen Shipping Gives Massive Mid-Year Bonuses to Employees

The corporation reported a record net profit for its fiscal year ending

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S&P Global Launches Campus Recruitment Drive to Prepare Students for Corporate Life

The campus recruitment effort offers S&P Global a fruitful chance to find

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NUST and Arçelik join forces for IT solutions in home appliances

Arçelik, parent company of Dawlance invests in Technology in Pakistan and establishes

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Auto Sector Sales Plummet to Record Low in February 2023

The auto sector's sales fell 73% YoY in February.

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Karandaaz Pakistan Launches Study on Business Taxation Challenges for SMEs

According to the report Pakistan has approximately 5.2 million SMEs and only

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SCBPL and BDHC Celebrate International Women’s Day

State Bank's Gender-Responsive Approach to Financial Inclusion and Technology.

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Naheed Super Market’s Online Platform Hacked

The PII of customers includes sensitive information such as names, addresses, email

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Alibaba to be Gold Sponsor at Textile Asia International Trade Fair

Pakistani textile exporters on Alibaba.com are building a name for themselves among

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Karandaaz Pakistan Signs Data Sharing Deal with TASDEEQ Credit Bureau

TASDEEQ becomes the first private credit bureau to share aggregated information on

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MMBL joins GSMA’s Connected Women Commitment Program

Mobilink Bank Signs GSMA Commitment to Address the Mobile Gender Gap!

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BankIslami Announces Rs. 8.23 Billion Profit Before Tax for 2022

The bank's financial performance for 2022 as a whole shows its strong

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Daraz Live Sales Influence Over 1.2 Million Orders in 2022

Daraz Live selling saw a 900 percent increase in orders in the

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PTCL and PSO compete to acquire Telenor Pakistan’s operations

PSO's decision to enter the telecom industry comes after Telenor Group shut

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Mobilink Microfinance Bank (MMBL) Partners with Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF)

AGFUND, MMBL, and SCBF's collaboration is a crucial step in promoting financial

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FBR’s Plan to Buy 155 Luxury Cars Cancelled After Public Pressure

Opposition Parties Welcome Prime Minister's Decision to Cancel FBR's Luxury Car Purchase

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Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Reports record Profit before tax in 2022

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan's focus on sustainability and digital solutions contributes to

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Faysal Bank Faces Backlash over Security Breach and Blaming the Customer

Security Breach at Faysal Bank Raises Questions About Customer Safety and Bank

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Pakistan’s Swag Kicks Raises $1.2M to Revolutionize Sustainable Fashion

Young and fashion-conscious Pakistanis are offered affordable access to branded fashion products

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Shell’s LNG Outlook 2023: Europe’s Growing Demand for LNG to Intensify Global Competition

Global LNG Demand Expected to Reach Over 650 Million Tonnes a Year

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BankIslami Becomes Platinum Sponsor for Karachi Kings in PSL Season 8

BankIslami's sponsorship of Karachi Kings highlights their dedication to promoting sports in

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Affordable Electric Bikes Gaining Popularity in Pakistan

Pakistanis Turn to Electric Bikes as fuel Prices Reach All-Time High!

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UAE Tourism Sector Revitalizes Economy with 32,000 New Jobs

The WTTC highlights the significance of the tourism sector's economic impact on

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Paymob and Bookme Partner Up for an Efficient Cricket Season

Say Goodbye to Long Queues and Hello to Seamless Online Purchases!

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SC Sahar Women’s Account for Financial Empowerment

Empowering Women with Advanced Financial Technologies!

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Descon Oxychem completes 9-million ‘safe’ man-hours

9 Million Safe Hours, 14 Years of Excellence at Descon Oxychem!

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Lahore Residents Reap Benefits of Solar Energy: Over Rs. 100 Million Saved!

This program has made it easier and more affordable for solar energy

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Daraz launches Daraz Advertising Solution (DAS)

Daraz records more than 100 million searches on the platform every month.

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U Bank, Pathfinder Collaborates to Extend Digital Financial Services Across Pakistan

U Microfinance Bank and Pathfinder Group join hands to extend Digital Financial

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Mubadala Energy, OMV and PARCO Join Forces to Explore Opportunities in Sustainable Fuels

The collaboration builds on a well-established partnership between Mubadala Energy

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First HABIB METRO Sirat Islamic Banking Summit Held in Karachi

HABIBMETRO Sirat is amongst the top 5 Islamic Banking Windows.

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Fly Emirates to Dubai and Get Free Tickets to three much-loved attractions in the UAE

Travellers planning their New Year escape can enjoy complimentary experiences to see

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Syngenta Pakistan Launches CENTRIGO Farming Ecosystem in service of Local Farmers

CENTRIGO brings forth a transformational step in the local agriculture sector by

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Easypaisa & Faysal Funds Collaborate to Bring Fully Digital Investment Journey

Easypaisa customers can experience hassle-free investing on the go by opening an

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Descon Partners with US Firm to Provide Engineering Services in Gulf Countries

Descon holds great stature in the engineering sector of Gulf countries and

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NADRA Collaborated with Shifa International Hospital to implement an ID Verification Solution

Shifa International Hospitals will be equipped with a 24/7 biometric verification system

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Mobilink Microfinance Bank Scores DEI & D&I Awards at GDEIB Awards 2023

HR Metrics has recognized Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), Pakistan’s largest digital

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Careem Providing Sustainable Fuel Management Solutions to Captains

Careem has always been at the forefront of coming up with initiatives

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Karandaaz Partners with GrowTech to Digitize Agricultural Value Chain

The project will foretake the development of an E-Commerce portal, connecting farmers

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Celebrating Pakistan’s Unsung Heroes: Salam Kissan!

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO),

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Descon aims for Greener Pastures with the Launch of its Agricultural Division

Descon has led numerous large-scale projects in Construction, Power-generation, Oil-Refining, Chemicals and

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U Microfinance Bank Islamic Banking receives international recognition during the 8th Islamic Retail Banking Awards

The award honors U Bank’s recent introduction of Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions in

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SEDF & U Bank up for Institutional Collaboration for Provision of Subsidized Credit to MSMEs in Sindh

The agreement aims to foster economic development through the provision of subsidized

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U Microfinance Bank Receives Commercial license for Extending Nationwide Islamic Banking Services

U Bank commenced its pilot Islamic Banking operations earlier this year, starting

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Khushhali Microfinance Bank Repairs Wacha-Wana Bridge in Tirah Valley

This project is a part of “Khushhali for Everyone” – an exemplary

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Descon Oxychem Production Increased by 23.57%

The company achieved record H2O2 production to keep up with the growing

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Khushhali Microfinance Bank Continues to Support the Flood Affectees in Pakistan

Khushhali Microfinance Bank is fully committed to helping the flood affectees of

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“Fly Jinnah” Takes off with First Flight to Islamabad

Fly Jinnah now operates direct daily flights from Karachi to Islamabad, Lahore,

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Rupee’s Head Can’t Stay Above Water

The rupee is struggling to stay afloat for the second day in

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Standard Chartered Pakistan delivers record operating profit for Q3-2022

Standard Chartered Bank delivers a record profit before tax of PKR 36.4

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Gold Continues to Shine and its Price Jumps above Rs150,000

Gold price in Karachi today is 150200 Rs. per tola. The gold

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U Microfinance Bank and Shahid Afridi Foundation Collaborate to Uplift Pakistan’s Education Sector

This collaboration is aimed towards uplifting the education sector in Pakistan and

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DEL Wins Multiple Awards for Its Benchmark HSE Initiatives

Pakistan’s leading large-scale engineering company, Descon Engineering Ltd. (DEL), has worked towards

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US Government, Khushhali Bank Sign $25 Million Commitment to Empower Women and MSMEs

The partnership will enable MSMEs to access finance with enhanced credit history

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“Fly Jinnah” Introduces Their Domestic Network and Launch Plans

The airline will commence its commercial operations with 4domestic routes starting from

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Punjab Food Authority Raid on Milk Distribution Center in Lahore

A milk supply unit that used a chemical to preserve dead bodies,

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Interbank Rupee Declines But Open Market Rupee Increases

During early morning trading between banks, the US dollar goes up to

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Shell Pakistan announces financial results for Q3 2022

The Company posted a loss after tax of PKR 4,644 million for

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Dollar Keeps Winning Against the PKR

The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) said that the closing price

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Crown Motorbikes Price Drop

The price of Crown 70 cc Passion Plus has been reduced by

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Al-Ghazi Tractors Launches 2023 Models on its 40th Anniversary

The new 2023 models will be offered for the following models: 480s,

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The Commemorative Note Rs.75 Available for Public From Tomorrow

People will also be able to get commemorative notes from State Bank

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Significant Rise in Gold Price Again

Today's Gold Rate in Pakistan was updated on Thursday 29 Sep 2022.

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Pakistan’s First Female Architect Builds Bamboo Flood Shelters

Pakistan’s first female architect Yasmeen Lari is the winner of the Jane

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Multinational Fast-Food Chain in Pakistan to Buy Beef Locally

Mcdonald’s, a global chain of fast food, has engaged a local company

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Rupee Rises for 4th Day as ‘Dollar Killer’ Gets Royal Welcome

The rupee has been getting better since Friday, September 22, it was

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FBR Raids Outfitters’ Lahore Headquarters

Outfitters did not follow the department's notices about giving the required record

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InspecTest Conducts 3rd AMPP Pakistan Chapter: Corrosion Conference

The conference provides networking opportunities and highlights the most effective strategies, concepts,

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Pakistan’s Debts Decreased by Rs1350 Billion: Ishaq Dar

I have arrived last night, so Rs. 9 have decreased against the

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Dollar Declines, The Value of the Rupee Increased by Another Rs.3

A significant decrease in the value of the US dollar in 2

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Pakistan May Cut Diesel by Rs15 and Petrol by Rs5

According to Oil industry experts, diesel prices may drop by Rs15 and

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Gold Price Drops by Rs6,800 Per Tola to Rs143,300

The price of gold went down by Rs 6,800 to Rs 143,300/tola.

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Miftah Ismail Steps Down from his Position

The resignation came after it was formally decided in the party meeting

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The Dollar fell by Rs3 to Rs236 in Interbank

The dollar eased at the market's opening on Monday, the first day

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Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today 23 September 2022

State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) official interbank exchange rate is PKR 239.75

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Khushhali Microfinance Bank Provides Educational Support to the Students of Haripur & Lala Musa

Khushhali Bank launched two separate initiatives, its volunteers visited the Government Primary

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Outbound Travellers must Disclose any Currency Worth More Than $5,000

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) updated money declaration procedures for travellers

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Mega Zone Entertainment Complex in F-9 Park was Put up for Auction

The Directorate of Municipal Administration DMA held an auction and got a

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Midnight Surprise Government increased Petrol Price by Rs1.45 per litre

The petrol prices are revised fortnightly in Pakistan, however, this time around

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Ordercall, Bank Alfalah Partner to Offer Convenient Digital Solutions to Retailers

The collaboration will help grocery storeowners to avoid potential stockouts and make

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A Short Story about Pakola The Drink of The Nation

Pakola Icecream Soda, served cold and green, is Pakistan's most iconic drink.

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Pakistan’s Car Sales Drop to their Lowest in more than Two Years

Prices going up and limiting the import of critical parts have hurt

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Pakistani Rupee Sole Currency Declining vs US Dollar?

The economists thought that the exchange rate between the rupee and the

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Rupee falls for 8th Day as Import Bill Soars & Markets Succumb to Political Pressure

The unhindered fall of the Pakistani rupee continued on Tuesday as well,

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Rupee is in Trouble Because the US Dollar has Risen to Rs229.82

During interbank trade, the dollar gains another Rs1.64 against the rupee.

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ekaterra Pledged Donate 100 tons of tea to the 1M Families Effected by the Flood

ekaterra pledged to donate 100 tons of tea to the 1 million

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Delhi High Court Orders Amazon India to erase Pakistani Rooh Afza

After the Indian Company that made Rooh Afza, Hamdard National Foundation, complained

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Pakistan Stops making the Paracetamol Brand Panadol

The company says the decision was made because the cabinet did not

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Farmers Destroy Iran-imported Tomatoes

Farmers in Mangochar blocked the Quetta-Karachi national route with rocks and barriers,

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NADRA Gears up to roll out e-payment platform through e-sahulat franchise network

The integration of NADRA platform with 1Link network will usher in era

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PKR Drops by Rs2 in Interbank

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shared data that showed the rupee

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Standard Chartered announces Winners of #SCWomenInTech Cohort 4

SCWomenInTech is a global programme aimed at supporting gender representation within technology-based

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