Pakistan Surpasses Digital Banking Target: Users Soar to 135 Million as Independent Verification Ensures Policy Integrity

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI: In a major milestone for the country’s financial ecosystem, Pakistan’s digital banking user base has soared to 135 million, comfortably exceeding the initial target of 120 million.

This landmark achievement was highlighted during the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), the premier annual flagship event hosted by the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) in Karachi.

PBA Congratulates Adil Salahuddin on Appointment as CEO of Standard Chartered Pakistan

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) has extended its warmest congratulations to Mr. Adil Salahuddin on his recent appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of Coverage at Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited.

Karachi Port Handles Over 177,000 Tonnes of Cargo in 24 Hours of Steady Operations

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained seamless, round-the-clock port operations over the last 24 hours, handling a robust total of 177,148 metric tonnes of cargo.

According to the daily port performance indicators, the heavy cargo volume successfully moved through the port consisted of 135,116 metric tonnes of import cargo and 42,032 metric tonnes of export cargo.

Pakistan Represents Competition Policy Reforms at High-Level Riyadh Knowledge Exchange Event

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

RIYADH / ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) represented the country at a prestigious international gathering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting Pakistan’s progressive strides in updating its regulatory frameworks to foster fair market competition.

SIFC Fast-Tracks Pakistan’s Motorway Network: Progress on M-12 and M-13 to Transform Regional Connectivity

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD: Under the proactive facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Pakistan is rapidly expanding its national motorway network, marking a major milestone in communication and transport infrastructure.

Prominent Journalist Naeem Masood Meets NAVTTC Chairman Engr. Qamar ul Islam Raja to Discuss Youth Skills Development

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD: Renowned journalist and senior media personality Mr. Naeem Masood held a high-profile meeting with the Honorable Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Engr. Qamar ul Islam Raja, at the NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad.

SDPI Policy Dialogue Advocates for Clean Cooking to Drive Pakistan’s Green Energy Transition

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD: Energy experts, policymakers, and international development partners gathered at a policy dialogue hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to chart Pakistan’s pathway beyond fossil fuels. The second half of the dialogue, titled “Beyond Fossil Fuels: Pathways for a Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan,” turned a critical spotlight on clean cooking solutions as an essential pillar for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), bolstering national energy security, and improving public health.

BNBWU Sukkur Hosts International Conference on Women in Policy Development (ICWPD-2026)

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

SUKKUR: The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University (BNBWU), Sukkur—one of the premier public-sector women’s universities in Sindh—successfully hosted the International Conference on Women in Policy Development (ICWPD-2026).

Under the overarching theme “Empowering Youth & Advancing Gender Equity in Economic Policy,” the high-profile academic event brought together a distinguished lineup of national and international scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. The platform was designed to foster rich intellectual exchange, advance policy-driven research, and outline inclusive solutions to bridge global gender gaps.

OGDCL Launches Four Major Community Welfare Initiatives in Tehsil Jand, District Attock

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ATTOCK: As part of its robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has inaugurated four key community welfare projects in Tehsil Jand, District Attock. The newly launched initiatives underscore OGDCL’s strategic commitment to improving local healthcare, education, infrastructure, and access to clean drinking water in its operational fields.