In line with the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) national initiative to promote inclusive and affordable housing, Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has launched Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana, its implementation of SBP’s Subsidized Profit, Low-Cost Housing Finance Scheme. This initiative reflects FBL’s strong commitment to supporting underserved communities and enabling financial stability for low-income groups who aspire to own a home. …

KARACHI: JS Investments Limited (JSIL) has been upgraded to AM1 (Stable) by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), the highest Asset Manager quality rating in Pakistan. The upgrade reflects JSIL’s ongoing elevation in governance and operational quality, a research-driven investment process delivering strong risk-adjusted performance, and broader retail participation through digital channels and pensions solutions. As of end-September 2025, JSIL’s …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the “Leaders of Finance” initiative under the “Youth Financial Advisors” Programme, as part of its commitment to supporting national initiatives tailored to build a financially literate generation capable of leading the future and achieving the objectives of the Year of Community. The “Leaders of Finance” initiative aims to empower …

Web Desk A coalition of international partners announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub), a new cooperation platform to harness technology innovation against climate change, anchored in Brazil as a legacy of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, COP30. Unveiled on COP30’s opening day, the hub is set to become the nerve centre of Green Digital Action, a …

News Desk DUBAI: The beauty industry’s next transformation may not come from a new cream or cosmetic line but from biotechnology. Leading that shift is Ankiti Bose, Founder and CEO of Terra Invest, who has launched Shookra Aesthetics, a regenerative clinic in Dubai’s Business Bay that combines AI, biotechnology, and beauty science to tackle ageing at its source the cell. …

Web Desk DUBAI: The Space & Rocketry Academy (SARA UAE), operated by Compass International in Dubai, has announced the launch of its next phase, which includes an expanded range of training programmes and weekly workshops in space, rocketry, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability. “This new phase is part of the academy’s mission to empower the next generation of innovators, engineers, …

Visa & HBL highlights findings from the Women SMB Digitization Index surveying Pakistan business owners KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and HBL, Pakistan’s premier private sector bank, announce the return of She’s Next, a global advocacy program that spotlights women entrepreneurs who are actively financing, managing, and expanding their businesses. Recognizing their pivotal role as catalysts for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has upgraded its on-road fleet of trucks with the latest-generation Euro 6 models from MAN Trucks, in collaboration with Allied Transport Company. Emirates SkyCargo is the first adopter of the long-haul, heavy commercial Euro 6 vehicles in the region, introducing the most advanced truck technology …

Web Desk DUBAI: Changan Automobile has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Yango Group, a UAE-based technology company, marking a new milestone in Changan’s ongoing expansion across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The signing ceremony took place at Changan’s Middle East and Africa headquarters, bringing together senior executives from both organisations. The event was attended by Li Mingcai, Executive Vice …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: On 7 November 2025, the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad hosted a “Hi-Tea” reception to engage with stakeholders and friends of Malaysia in Pakistan. The event brought together a diverse group of distinguished guests, including businessmen, representatives from chambers of commerce, government stakeholders, members of the media, and long-standing friends of Malaysia. The gathering served …