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Finance
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recorded a net profit of nearly Rs 2 trillion during the financial year ended June 30, 2026. According to its annual financial statements, the central bank earned Rs 1.99 trillion, compared with Rs 2.5 trillion in the previous year. This represents a decline of about
Startups
Karachi, Pakistan – August 2026 — Yango Pakistan, part of global tech company Yango Group, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026, highlighting the company’s commitment to building a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted and connected to the work they do. The recognition come
Finance
Karachi, 28 August 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, has announced the launch of a Riba-free Agri Vehicle Financing solution. The offering is designed to promote the country’s agriculture sector and equip farmers and agri-based businesses with affordable transportati
International
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement sends a clear message of unity and peace across the region. The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President
General
Lahore – PC Hospitality brought together its senior leadership from across the Group for a two-day Leadership Convention at Pearl-Continental Lahore, reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in the development, coaching and continued growth of its leaders. Held under the theme “Strengthenin
Politics
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed federal ministries and departments to take greater responsibility for implementing government decisions, expressing concern over delays and weak follow-up. The instructions were issued to around 41 federal secretaries and heads of departments. The Prime Min
International
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held a meeting with a group of Harvard Business School students who were visiting Pakistan as part of their international programme. The students came from different countries, providing an opportunity for discussions on Paki
Finance
aik by BankIslami today launched aik Connect, the country’s first Shariah-compliant Open Banking and Banking-as-a-Service gateway. The platform does away with the old way of onboarding partners, which typically meant weeks of back-and-forth between legal, business and technical teams. Now it happens
Sports
Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas has reached a major milestone in his first-class career, becoming one of the few bowlers of the modern era to claim 900 wickets in red-ball cricket. The 36-year-old pacer achieved the landmark during Pakistan’s match against England at Lord’s. He finished the opening day wi
Startups
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and DAT AI Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and jointly develop technology-led financial and digital solutions for government entities, educational institutions, corporates and other organizations. The collaboration combines Zindigi’s di
Sports
Pakistan has reportedly raised objections over the possible broadcast of an interview with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with reports suggesting that the national team threatened not to participate if the interview was aired. The reported development has brought political sensitivities into the
Energy
LIVOLTEK is set to participate in Middle East Energy 2026, taking place from 1 to 3 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. The company will showcase its latest energy technologies and solutions at Booth H7C30, giving industry professionals an opportunity to explore its growing product port
