Business

TikTok Search reshaping how Pakistan discovers and learns

Islamabad, Jan 8— TikTok’s Search feature is rapidly emerging as a powerful discovery tool in Pakistan, where millions of users now turn to the…

K‑Electric releases Sustainability Report 2025, highlights clean energy and digital progress

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 — K‑Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, has published its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its commitment to safe, reliable…

BYD tops global electric vehicle sales again as 2025 marks a turning point for clean mobility

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has retained its position as the world’s top New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer after selling more…

FBR holds awareness seminar in Gujranwala to promote tax compliance

GUJRANWALA: The Federal Board of Revenue held an awareness seminar at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry to brief the business community on…

NGC energizes 220kV Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Grid Station to boost SEZ growth

  LAHORE, January 6, 2026: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has energized the 220kV Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Grid Station in Sheikhupura, a…

Zong and NADRA Partner to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Transformation

Islamabad — Zong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) to support national digitalization efforts under the…

FBR conducts tax awareness outreach seminar in Karachi

Karachi — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday held a tax awareness outreach seminar at Al Rahim Group of Companies, aiming to…

ICCI President Urges Islamabad Graduates to Develop Market-Driven Skills

ISLAMABAD: The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has urged fresh graduates to develop market-driven and future-ready skills, stressing that…

VEON injects $20 million into Mobilink Bank for Islamic banking expansion

ISLAMABAD – VEON Group has invested USD 20 million in Mobilink Bank to support its expansion in digital Islamic banking and microfinance services across…

KP-CTA to lease Swat Serena Hotel through open, competitive bidding

By SYED SHAHABUDDIN SWAT – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KP-CTA) has formally taken possession of the Swat Serena Hotel following the…

Why Telenor exited Pakistan and what PTCL’s acquisition means for the telecom sector

Islamabad: The completion of Telenor Pakistan’s acquisition by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited marks the end of a nearly two-decade chapter in Pakistan’s telecom market…

FBR posts record December revenue as Aurangzeb hails remarkable progress over past 18 months

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said the progress achieved over the past 18 months was “remarkable,” as the…

PTCL Completes Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, Opening New Phase in Telecom Sector

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally completed the acquisition of 100 percent shareholding of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, marking a major…

ICCI President voices optimism for economic revival in 2026

ISLAMABAD – The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has expressed confidence that the New Year will…

GDEIB Awards: Bank Alfalah, Jazz, HBL, and Engro Polymer Declared Most Inclusive Companies of the Year

This year, 44 leading multinational and national companies participated in the Global DEI Awards, following a rigorous, evidence-based disclosure and independent evaluation by an…

Akhuwat Foundation Loan 2026: Complete Guide to Interest-Free Financing, Eligibility and Application

Access to affordable financing remains a major challenge for low- and middle-income households, especially as rising inflation and high-interest bank loans limit options for…