by Tristan Gaudiaut, In 2012, the United Nations proclaimed March 20 as the International Day of Happiness or World Happiness Day, which has…
Year: 2026
by Katharina Buchholz, According to the Forbes World’s Billionaires List of 2026, many of the world’s richest people are citizens of…
Pakistan’s software industry has quietly transformed into one of the country’s most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors. From startups operating in…
Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, has become the first ride-hailing platform in Pakistan to receive an…
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Lahore, has successfully inaugurated the digitization…
Collaboration to Strengthen Capacity Building, Advocacy, and Knowledge Sharing for Interest-Free Finance in Ethiopia AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and…
Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating under the brand name Ufone, alongside its digital telecom brand onic, and a wholly…
Backing the team before the victories, PTCL and Ufone celebrate Pakistan’s return to the FIH Hockey World Cup after eight…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman…
Google today announced the launch of the Google AI Professional Certificate, a new industry-validated credential designed to bridge the growing…
TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand, embracing the true spirit of Ramadan, partnered with Alkhidmat Foundation to bring warmth,…
Strengthening agriculture, industry, human capital, and digital infrastructure is key to lasting economic sovereignty Every year on March 23, Pakistan…
Broadening tax base, strengthening governance, and export-led growth essential to break cycle of external borrowing Every year on March 23,…
Expanding digital literacy, skills development and female participation can strengthen productivity and innovation in Pakistan In an era defined by…
Continuous learning, AI readiness, and diversity will determine resilience of Pakistan’s evolving workforce In an era defined by rapid technological…
For decades, a single, nagging question has defined the Pakistani refueling experience: Can this fuel be trusted? For the average…
Reviving founding ideals requires renewed commitment from leader, institutions and citizens for national development The creation of Pakistan in 1947…
Sustainability imperatives for data centres in Pakistan and the Gulf The digital economy is expanding at a historic pace. From…
Can Artificial Intelligence education replace labor migration as Pakistan’s forex lifeline? Higher education worldwide is undergoing a structural transformation driven…
PSL evolved into powerful brand attracting sponsorships and stimulating economic activity Interview with Mr. Kalim A. Siddiqui — former Managing…
Pakistan Super League evolved into strong national and commercial brand and has the potential to become one of Asia’s premier…
Lahore Resolution, mass mobilisation, and political reforms strengthened Muslim unity and aspirations significantly Interview with Dr. Asiya Said Alvi —…
AI experts, data scientists, cloud computing specialists and analysts will flourish in future Interview with Mr. Zaheer Ahmed — an…
AI-driven world increases demand for skilled professionals combining technical knowledge with human judgment Interview with Mr. Ibad Ali — UAE-based…
Global trade recovery and shifting import patterns offer opportunities for Pakistan’s economy According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS),…
Investing in technology, skills and infrastructure is crucial to boost Pakistan textile exports The global textile market continues to demonstrate…
BISP Financial and Physical Achievements (Rs billion) Year Budget Estimates Cash Transfer Number of Beneficiaries (million) Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT)…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
South Korean shares rebound 6.5pc South Korean shares climbed more than 6 percent on Tuesday, rebounding from a sharp selloff…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD EGX30 [+] 03/09/2026 46,708.49 -0.14%…
PSX benchmark index declines 6.3%wow Middle East conflict and rising oil prices expected to dictate market direction At Pakistan Stock…
Few economic impacts from Iran conflict outside Gulf Cooperation Council The conflict in the Middle East will likely have significant…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+] January…
Malaysia sets up gig economy commission Malaysia has established the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGIM) to strengthen governance of the…
Govt begins 5g spectrum auction Pakistan has formally launched the auction of the 5G spectrum on Tuesday, with federal ministers…
Washington: $20 billion maritime reinsurance facility The Trump administration on Friday unveiled a $20 billion maritime reinsurance facility aimed at…
Speech-to-text AI ‘could save doctors’ time’: Scientists are developing AI (artificial intelligence) technology to help doctors record patient consultations. Developed…
Oil soars past $100 a barrel Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid the fallout from the United…
A social ecologist For me the tension between the need for continuity and the need for innovation and change was…
PTML Acquires 5G Spectrum to Power Pakistan’s Next Generation Digital Economy Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating under the brand…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Overseas earnings strengthen household stability, fund education, improve living standards, and support long-term economic resilience. At a time when Pakistan’s…
Foreign currency inflows strengthen external accounts and support household consumption stability Pakistan’s home remittances have emerged as one of the…
Remittances stabilise economy, support households, but cannot replace domestic growth or essential reforms There is little disagreement about the stabilising…
In Pakistan, remittances finance human capital investments, education and health, leading to long-term productivity gains Pakistan’s home remittances, also known…
Gap between rich and poor continues to be widened in developing countries Good education, healthcare and economic opportunities remains out…
Overseas earnings strengthen literacy, incomes and preventive oral healthcare practices across generations. Foreign remittances play a significant socioeconomic role in…
In the formal language of economics, we speak of GDP, fiscal deficits, public expenditure, tax-to-GDP ratios, and development outlays. Yet…
Fresh investment in data centres will drive Pakistan’s communication and economic growth. To stay connected today is not only about…
Uniform training produces uniform mediocrity in diverse modern workplace environments For decades, employee training followed a predictable script. New hires…
ZLK empowers investors with Shariah-compliant equities and Sukuk, bridging ethics, growth and financial confidence An Exclusive interview with Zahid Latif…
Sustainable stability requires export diversification, industrial modernisation, technological innovation and domestic capital formation Interview with Senator Saleem Mandviwalla — Chairman…
Efficiency, productivity, high-tech modernisation, exports, green skilling and progressive governance drive economic stability Interview with Mr. Majyd Aziz — President…
Remittances should be channeled into productive sectors to drive sustainable national economic development Interview with Mr. Kaukab Iqbal — Chairman…
Lasting stability comes from productive investment, export-led growth, modern agriculture, skills and governance Interview with Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood —…
Inflows of overseas workers’ earnings reached $3.46 billion, up 15.4pc YoY International experts recorded that the global remittance market was…
Balancing innovation, regulation and resilience in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape In an era defined by relentless technological acceleration,…
Pakistan: Workers’ Remittances (Million Us Dollars) Country Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25R Jan-26 Cash 3,138.2 3,184.1 3,419.6 3,188.3 3,592.4 3,464.5…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Australian shares cross 9,200 level Australian shares crossed the 9,200 level for the first time on Thursday, lifted by strong…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD HANG SENG [+] 02/25/2026 26,717.50…
PSX Benchmark Index Declines 3.6WoW Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained volatile during the week due to persistent geopolitical tensions between…
Free trade negotiations between GCC, India mark latest phase of partnership The Gulf Cooperation Council’s secretary-general affirmed that the negotiations…
CPI Countries Countries Date CPI Interannual Accum. since January United States [+] January 2026 2.4% 0.4% United Kingdom [+] January…
India expected to overtake Germany Despite downturns and stagnation, Germany remains the world’s third largest economy for the third year…
Foreign companies invest Pkr 41bn Seventy nine new foreign companies have commenced operations in Pakistan over the past three years…
West coast gateway ports hold ground The nation’s two busiest container ports posted double-digit declines in January cargo volumes, but…
vivo Announces Atif Aslam as Brand Ambassador For The Upcoming vivo V70 5G, Renewing a Landmark Partnership: vivo, a global…
Canada’s coal output drops 5pc mom in Nov Canada’s production of coal for all uses reached 3.33 million tonnes in…
The transnational company Successful transnational companies see themselves as separate, non national entities. Most companies doing international business today are…
Wafi Energy reports robust growth, Pkr 3.54bn profit The Board of Directors of Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (WEPL) announced the…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman…
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and the Punjab University (PU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitize the…
To mark Safer Internet Month, Google highlighted a range of tools, technologies, and educational initiatives designed to help students, parents,…
Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung to unveil the…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman…
Standardisation gaps and Shariah scholar shortage challenge sector’s sustainable progress Islamic finance, grounded in Shariah principles, eschews interest (Riba), ambiguity…
Islamic banking sector is expected to reach a 30% market share by 2026, with assets growing at an average rate…
Shariah-compliant finance drives ethical investment, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth across global markets Islamic banking, rooted in Shariah principles that…
Federal Shariah Court declares interest-based practices incompatible as Islamic banking assets grown dramatically Islamic finance, founded on Shariah principles, began…
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The…
The UAE has established itself as the global leader in Islamic banking, fintech, Takaful, and capital markets, positioning the country…
Musharakah and Mudarabah empower dentists with ethical, risk-sharing clinic financing solutions in Pakistan In the evolving dental health care scenario…
Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with NowPDP, a non-profit organization, to launch ‘Baikhtiyar…
United Bank Limited (UBL) has successfully executed a PKR 20 billion Interest Rate Swap (IRS) transaction with a subsidiary of…
Country cautiously steps into crypto, balancing innovation, regulation and financial inclusion ambitions Is Pakistan truly ready to join the global…
Modern financial technology enhances access, efficiency, transparency, and expands Pakistan’s global digital economy engagement Realigns Pharmaceuticals develops FDA aligned formulations…
Islamic banking promotes ethical finance and supports real economic activity Interview with Mr. Adnan Saeed, an analyst PAGE: Tell me…
Charity addresses symptoms but poverty alleviation requires systemic economic and education fixes Interview with Mr. Shahzad Khan, Senior Anchor Abb…