Pakistan to close shopping and commercial centers by 8 pm starting July 1 to conserve energy

Pakistan’s National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a proposal to close all markets across the country at 8 pm as part of the energy conservation project, Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, announced on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s NADRA introduces iris recognition technology to strengthen biometric verification

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced the iris recognition system to strengthen the biometric verification system.

Bank Alfalah introduces ‘Digital Lifestyle Banking’ in Pakistan

Bank Alfalah has inaugurated its first “digital lifestyle branch” in Karachi city this week to improve the overall customer experience and provide a unique digital experience

UAE firm invests $6 million in Pakistani home care product manufacturer ZIL

A Dubai-based multinational company has acquired a major stake Pakistani home and personal care product manufacturer, Zulfiqar Industries Limited (ZIL),

Pakistan launches mechanism for barter trade with Afghanistan, Iran and Russia

Pakistan has implemented mechanism to allow barter trade with Russia, Iran and Afghanistan

Pakistani car repair startup OkayKer raises $700,000 in seed funding

The funding will enable the startup to expand its operations and establish the first-ever automotive emergency service in the country.

Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit 2023 call for big rethink to drive digital transformation in Pakistan

Leaders, policymakers, and industry experts convened in Islamabad for the highly anticipated 6th Edition of the Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit, organized by Nutshell Conferences Group and Martin Dow Group

PIA posts Rs38 billion loss in first three months of 2023

Several factors have contributed to PIA's financial woes, including appreciation of the dollar against the rupee, and rising oil prices and interest rates.

Dr Afia Siddiqui, Pakistani neuroscientist in US prison, meets family after 20 years

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui met her younger sister, Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui, at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell in Texas on Wednesday.

South Asia’s longest Zipline opens in Kaghan Valley of Pakistan

Located in Noori Valley Bhunja, the zipline stands at a towering height of 1,250 feet, making it the world's tallest zipline.

US urgently seeks 1 million skilled workers without a college degree

The United States is urgently seeking 1 million additional skilled electricians to fulfill its environmental objectives, according to a Guardian report.

Flavor Fiesta in Islamabad as ‘Turkish Cuisine Week’ opens

The event, which spans from May 21 to May 27, is being held in the federal capital and boasts an impressive collection of over 650 signature Turkish recipes.

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