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Abhi Middle East has partnered with LuLu Financial Holdings, a leading global financial services conglomerate, to enhance financial inclusion and…
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Government to develop national GI protection strategy Pakistan is working to establish a dedicated Geographical Indications (GI) Registry and is…
EU Begins Planning a New Strategy Last week, shipping ministers from EU member states gathered in Szczecin, Poland to lay…
Govt Assigns Acting Charge of NITB CEO to Faisal Iqbal Ratyal: The Federal Government has assigned the acting charge of…
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UBL and Shahzad Trade Link to promote mechanization of agriculture farms UBL and Shahzad Trade Link (STL) have signed an…
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The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All…
Published in The News on May 16th, 2025, By AFP China announced on Thursday its commitment to “expand practical cooperation” with…
Published in AlJazeera on May 15th, 2025 On a regional visit to Gulf countries, the US president signals progress on…
Published in Saudi Gazette on May 16th, 2025 ANKARA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will first meet with his Turkish…
Published in AlJazeera on May 15th, 2025 Islamabad hits back after Indian defence minister says Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal should be…
Published in Reuters on May 15th, 2025, By Ben Blanchard KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, May 16 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered…
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by Felix Richter, As buying a home is becoming more and more unattainable, a car is very high up on the list of…
by Anna Fleck, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, a major water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank.…
by Katharina Buchholz Global electric car sales almost tripled over the past three years. They had previously doubled between 2020 and 2021, driven…
by Anna Fleck, India and Pakistan, currently experiencing a ceasefire after clashes along their disputed border, have caught global attention…
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“Parents even walk into places for their children where they would otherwise never dare to step.” This is not just…
Facing adversity, Pakistan’s insurers innovate continuously, building robust models to empower lasting economic growth The insurance sector in Pakistan has…
Digital platforms and AI-driven underwriting are transforming insurance accessibility and operational efficiency worldwide The US leads insurance with $2.8 trillion…
Restrictions, monopolies, and tax burdens limit innovation and fair competition in Pakistan’s insurance industry The insurance industry is marred with…
Building financial resilience in Pakistan: the expanding role of life insurance as a risk mitigator Life insurance serves as a…
Personalised health tracking, expert advice, and rewards—EFU Life WIN supports every wellness step In Pakistan, where an estimated 50% of…
Shaheen Insurance Company Ltd. (SICL) is a group company of Shaheen Foundation, PAF which owns major shareholding of the Company.…
Despite low penetration, Takaful, health, and microinsurance are reshaping coverage across diverse populations The concept of insurance in India predates…
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Country’s underdeveloped insurance market offers opportunities through digitalization, inclusion, and policy reform The relationship between insurance penetration and economic growth…
Takaful-based plans and public-private partnerships offer hope for accessible oral healthcare solution Oral health, far from being a separate entity,…
Grassroots literacy, better outreach, and trust-building can unlock Takaful’s real potential nationwide Targeted education, tailored products, and tech-driven access can…
Low literacy, religious concerns, and mistrust leave Pakistanis reluctant to engage with insurance services Interview with Muhammad Nasir Ali Syed…
Without regulation and literacy, insurance cannot become a trusted financial safety net in Pakistan Interview with Mr. Naim Anwar —…
Takaful offers potential, but lack of knowledge, complex policies hinder adoption Interview with Mr Tariq Hussain — Corporate Laws, Taxation…
Pakistan’s insurance industry eyes transformation with tech-driven strategies and renewed government support Experts revealed that the Insurance is a fundamental…
Extreme weather events caused $4.2 trillion losses and killed 765,000+ people globally Pakistan ranks among most affected countries by climate…
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PSX benchmark index posts 6.08%WoW decline Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) trended negative throughout the week, some recovery was observed during…
Hiring in UAE and Saudi Arabia rises sharply The pace of hiring in the UAE and Saudi Arabia rose sharply…
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In q1 2025, Indonesian economy under pressure, growth slows to 4.87pc Indonesia’s economy opened 2025 facing mounting domestic and international…
SECP orders security initiatives The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has convened an emergency meeting to assess the…
Iranian arms ship makes northbound transit A sanctioned Iranian cargo vessel, which in the past is likely to have been…
IT Minister Rules Out Any Delay in Starlink Launch in Pakistan: Federal Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima clarified on Friday…
European Union’s pulses market to reach 6.6m tons and $6.3b by 2035 The European Union pulses market is anticipated to…
Resource-Allocation Decisions The allocation of capital and people determine whether the organization will do well or poorly. The allocation of…
NFL supports critical conversations at Pakistan Conference 2025 at Harvard “Striving to become a knowledge-based economy should be a priority…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
The path to fame has become alarmingly short and troublingly shallow in today’s world. In the past, success was often…
Toys are far more than mere playthings, they are powerful psychological tools that profoundly shape a child’s development. From infancy…
The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All…
In recent decades, Pakistan has witnessed a transformative shift in its higher education landscape, particularly in the field of business…
Introduction The cement industry is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s industrial sector and plays a critical role in supporting infrastructure development,…
The Silent Struggle with Sleep In today’s fast paced and digitally connected world, sleep issues are becoming increasingly common. Yet,…
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Have you ever realized how a single negative thought can cast a shadow over an otherwise good day? One mistake…
Introduction: Have you ever felt sudden, unexplained anxiety? Or had a strong sense that something terrible was about to happen,…