By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The prestigious International Businesswoman Awards, organized by Biz Today International, was successfully held on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at Karachi Marriott Hotel. The exclusive invitation-only ceremony brought together distinguished women leaders, diplomats, and professionals from diverse sectors to celebrate excellence, leadership, and cross-border collaboration under the theme “Celebrating Visionary Women, Inspiring Leadership, Empowering Futures, and Honoring …

News Desk KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank, has approved the financial statements of the Bank for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board. The Bank reported quarterly Profit After Tax of Rs 23.4 billion, registering a 6% growth over March 2025. This resulted in …

News Desk KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi informs the business community and relevant stakeholders in Pakistan of the forthcoming West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) 2026, an annual initiative of the Government of West Java Province aimed at promoting investment cooperation and international economic engagement. The West Java Investment Summit serves as a platform bringing …

Web Desk DUBAI: ABHI, one of the MENAP region’s neobanks of the future and SME-lending fintechs, has announced its partnership with Federal Exchange, a prominent currency exchange and remittance service provider in the UAE. This collaboration marks a significant step in delivering efficient, secure, and real-time financial services to individuals and businesses across the region. “This partnership with Federal Exchange …

Web Desk DUBAI: MERED brought together leading brokers and Emirati visual artist Faris Al-Hammadi for a live art activation at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, turning the construction site into a setting where architecture and art could be experienced side by side. The invitation-only session took place within the tower itself, giving participants a direct view of key UAE landmarks, …

News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank has reported that its monthly card spend has exceeded Rs45 billion, signalling a significant shift in consumer payment behaviour and reinforcing the rapid growth of Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem. The milestone comes amid a broader transition toward cashless transactions, with increasing adoption of cards, mobile applications and QR-based payments across the country. Banking industry data …

News Desk KARACHI: DIB Pakistan and Pocket Money have entered a strategic partnership to enable seamless US Dollar-to-Rupee bank account transfers across Pakistan, bringing a new level of speed, compliance, and convenience to both cross-border home remittances, and international transactions for freelancers. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s digital financial landscape, by combining DIB Pakistan’s growing presence and …

PR remains a highly relevant activity for businesses because of how people discover and evaluate brands. Audiences are constantly exposed to information across news sites, social media, Google search, and word of mouth, and they rarely rely on a single source to form an opinion. In this kind of environment, brands need more than just visibility. They need credibility that …

By Rafiq Vayani CAIRO, Arab Republic of Egypt: Alshaya Group proudly announced the grand opening of its first offshoring Global Talent Centre in Egypt under the patronage of Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and in the presence of John Hadden, Chief Executive Officer of Alshaya Group as part of the …

News Desk KARACHI: Pakistan’s private sector confidence has deteriorated sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with a majority of businesses reporting worsening conditions amid rising energy costs and spillover effects from regional geopolitical tensions, according to a survey released by Gallup Pakistan. The 17th quarterly Gallup Business Confidence Survey, conducted in April 2026 based on responses from 510 businesses …