ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest ICT services provider, has partnered with PayFast, a State Bank of Pakistan-licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), to launch for the first time an innovative bill payment solution via WhatsApp. This cutting-edge service enables PTCL customers to view and pay their bills directly through WhatsApp, representing a major step forward in digital …

Sport Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways, the world’s best airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2028, reaffirming its commitment to one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, ushering in a new era of collaboration. This renewal strengthens the long-standing relationship between Qatar Airways …

Web Desk DUBAI: Careem Pay, the fintech and payments platform within Careem, now offers exclusive member-only rates and zero fees on international transfers for Careem Plus members, making it more affordable than ever to send money abroad. First-time users can also enjoy rates that are better than the Google rate for international transfers to India and Pakistan.Careem Pay facilitates near-instant transfers …

DUBAI: Scintilla, a leader in institutional-grade tokenization solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Janey Schueller as its new Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). This key leadership addition comes shortly after Scintilla’s milestone completion of the DLA Piper transaction, as the company continues to expand its innovative digital asset creation platform and strengthen its compliance framework. Janey Schueller brings over …

ABHI and TPL have officially completed the acquisition of FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited. The final signing ceremony took place in the presence of prominent leaders from both organisations and key stakeholders, including Omair Ansari, CEO of ABHI, Ali Jameel, CEO of TPL Corp Limited, and Jeffery Smith, Vice President – Chief Administrative Officer of FINCA. The event marked the formal …

DAVOS: Lokal, Pakistan’s transformative hospitality startup, has achieved a remarkable milestone by representing the country at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025. As part of the Pakistan Business Summit, Lokal’s Chairman, Mr. Faiz Kidwai, shared a visionary outlook on the potential of Pakistan’s tourism and hospitality industries, positioning Lokal as a beacon of innovation and progress. This milestone was further bolstered by the contributions of …

News Desk DUBAI: Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Dubai-based retailer ‘Union Coop’, emphasized that UAE President ‘HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’, has taken a pivotal step in declaring the year ‘2025’ as the “Year of Community.” This initiative plays a key role in fostering social cohesion among members of society, as social solidity is the solid foundation for …

News Desk DUBAI: In line with its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships and acknowledging the pivotal role of its partners in supporting Dubai’s real estate sector, Dubai Land Department organised the 2024 Stakeholders Forum under the theme ‘Shaping Achievements Together.’ The forum celebrated and honoured over 120 esteemed stakeholders from the government and private sectors, as well as representatives from …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: easypaisa has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming Pakistan’s first Digital Retail Bank to receive commercial approval for the commencement of regular digital banking operations from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under its Licensing and Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks. Approval to launch commercial operations was accorded to easypaisa digital bank on January 28, 2025, …

ISLAMABAD: HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) proudly announces the appointment of Maya Inayat Ismail as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, succeeding Rayomond H. Kotwal. Maya Inayat Ismail was part of the core strategic team that established HBL MfB’s predecessor organisation, FMFB, the first microfinance bank in Pakistan, bringing to life His Highness the Aga Khan’s vision of ensuring …