Business, technology, startups and national and international news fro Pakistannoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sun, 31 May 2026 14:07:06 +0500Blogger http://www.blogger.com10969125http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/en-usnoBusiness, technology, startups and national and international news fro Pakistannoreply@blogger.comhttp://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/food-commodities-worth-4190-bln.htmlBusiness NewsExportsnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 20 May 2026 11:31:59 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-3374853020390605737Food commodities worth of $ 4.190 billion were exported during the first 10 months of current fiscal year as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year.ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Food commodities worth of $ 4.190 billion were exported during the first 10 months of current fiscal year as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year.The food group http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/service-long-march-tyres-ipo-book.htmlBusiness Newsnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 20 May 2026 11:09:35 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-6126824902737362193Karachi - Service Long March Tyres Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) book building was fully subscribed within the first 5 seconds of opening, marking one of the fastest-ever book building transactions in the history of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).The exceptional response from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals reflects strong investor confidence in Service Long http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/tapmad-secures-exclusive-digital-and.htmlSports NewsTechnology Newsnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 20 May 2026 10:23:21 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-3901924235693071877Pakistan: - tapmad, Pakistan’s leading digital streaming platform, proudly announces that it has acquired the exclusive digital and television broadcasting rights for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Pakistan. This milestone further strengthens tapmad’s position as the first choice for sports streaming in the country. Over the years, tapmad has consistently streamed some of the world’s biggest http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/bangladeshi-university-leaders-visit.htmlEdcuation NewsPakistannoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 20 May 2026 10:21:33 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-7331652189055877666LAHORE: A high-level delegation of academic leaders from Bangladesh visited LUMS to explore opportunities for deeper regional collaboration in higher education, research, and academic exchange. Led by Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, and facilitated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, the visit brought together Vice Chancellors from http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/historic-decision-to-lift-ban-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Mon, 18 May 2026 12:07:33 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-6391435394937640757 Kaukab Iqbal Calls for Strict Regulations Based on Dubai Property Law Model Karachi - Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman of the Consumers Association of Pakistan, while talking to the media at CAP Head Office, welcomed the decision of the Federal Constitutional Court to lift the ban on converting residential plots into commercial category in Karachi. He termed it a landmark and historic http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/pafla-appoints-dr-imran-batada-as.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Sat, 16 May 2026 00:17:19 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-1458818645334257615 KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Imran Batada as President and CEO of the non-governmental organization (NGO), a national-level platform for facilitation, empowerment, and welfare of freelancers and digital workers across Pakistan. As President of PAFLA, Dr. Batada will continue contributing to the organization’s strategic direction by http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/experts-warn-ai-could-deepen-inequality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Thu, 14 May 2026 16:07:18 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-8427267036621746678 LAHORE: Experts at a Gender & Economy Conference warned that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could either significantly expand economic opportunities for women or further deepen existing inequalities, depending on access to education and digital skills. The panel discussion on “Health & Gender” was moderated by LUMS faculty member Warda Riaz and featured http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/bingx-names-world-champion-enzo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 13 May 2026 16:15:53 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-2235031542614111312 Pakistan – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today named two-time football world champion Enzo Fernández as its Global Ambassador. The partnership builds on BingX’s global sports partnership strategy following its recent partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and renewal with Chelsea FC, arriving at a pivotal moment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/tech-valley-pakistan-launches-ai-based_0928228190.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 13 May 2026 16:14:16 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-9099744181581570009 Tech Valley and Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Launch AI-Powered Canva for Education Training to Digitally Empower FDE Schools   ISLAMABAD — Tech Valley Pakistan, the official partner for Canva for Education in Pakistan, has commenced an AI-focused Canva for Education training program to prepare the workforce of future-teachers. The  training http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/al-ghazi-tractors-champions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:17 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-4339185678000756631 Al-Ghazi Tractors champions mechanization at the 19th Agri Asia Conference Lahore - Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) recently participated in the three day 19th International Agri Asia Exhibition & Conference 2026, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to advancing agricultural mechanization and supporting Pakistan’s farming community. The http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/tech-valley-pakistan-launches-ai-based.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Tue, 12 May 2026 16:08:19 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-582342765008902449 Tech Valley and Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Launch AI-Powered Canva for Education Training to Digitally Empower FDE Schools   ISLAMABAD — Tech Valley Pakistan, the official partner for Canva for Education in Pakistan, has commenced an AI-focused Canva for Education training program to prepare the workforce of future-teachers. The  training is tailored forhttp://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/tecno-pakistan-celebrates-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Mon, 11 May 2026 17:18:26 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-2232475442246862371 TECNO Pakistan has announced a special limited-time Mother’s Day campaign titled “Love You Ammi!”, offering customers a free pair of earbuds on the purchase of any smartphone from the TECNO CAMON 50 Series at selected stores across Pakistan.   The campaign is designed to celebrate Mother’s Day through meaningful gifting, combining emotional storytelling with TECNO’s http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/mothers-day-2026-ptcl-ufone-partner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Mon, 11 May 2026 16:42:16 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-8666528101353430056 When a Network Goes Beyond the Signal: PTCL & Ufone Partner with Oladoc to Bring Free Mental Health Support to Pakistan’s New Mothers   On Mother’s Day 2026, PTCL & Ufone move beyond connectivity, offering Pakistani mothers free, certified psychiatric consultations through the UPTCL app   ISLAMABAD — on Mother’s Day 2026, Pakistan’s largest integrated http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/zong-partners-with-breathe-pakistan_01653533498.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Sun, 10 May 2026 16:53:10 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-3914802181297438816 Islamabad - Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has partnered with the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference 2026, a high impact two-day platform bringing together policymakers, corporate leaders, development institutions, and climate experts to address Pakistan’s escalating climate challenges. As climate pressures intensify across the country, from http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/zong-partners-with-breathe-pakistan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Fri, 8 May 2026 16:20:33 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-1815470461565998419 Islamabad - Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has partnered with the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference 2026, a high impact two-day platform bringing together policymakers, corporate leaders, development institutions, and climate experts to address Pakistan’s escalating climate challenges. As climate pressures intensify across the country,http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/fcepl-and-slic-ensure-financial_079054921.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Fri, 8 May 2026 15:59:20 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-8184974659516509687 Karachi: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), a leading multinational in the dairy and nutrition sector, has become the first company in Pakistan’s dairy industry to partner with State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC), the country’s largest life and health insurer, to introduce a dedicated life insurance programme for dairy farmers. The pioneering initiative aims to http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/fcepl-and-slic-ensure-financial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Thu, 7 May 2026 16:12:07 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-835046008062013648 Karachi: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL), a leading multinational in the dairy and nutrition sector, has become the first company in Pakistan’s dairy industry to partner with State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC), the country’s largest life and health insurer, to introduce a dedicated life insurance programme for dairy farmers. The pioneering initiative aims to http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/tecno-launches-spark-50-in-pakistan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 6 May 2026 16:37:22 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-8701922881017164448 TECNO has officially launched the SPARK 50 in Pakistan, a value-driven smartphone designed to deliver long-lasting battery performance, durability, and reliable connectivity. Available at an accessible price segment, the SPARK 50 combines a powerful 7000mAh battery, a smooth 120Hz display, and a modern design to support the everyday needs of today’s connected users. At the core of the SPARK 50http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Wed, 6 May 2026 16:32:33 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-4059470148496673036 لاہور ؛ پاکستان میں نجی شعبے کی سب سے بڑی انشورنس کمپنی، جوبلی لائف انشورنس نے کشف فاؤنڈیشن اور اقوام متحدہ کے ترقیاتی پروگرام (یو این ڈی پی) کے اشتراک سے خوشحال مستقبل تکافل (KMT) پلان متعارف کیا ہے۔ یہ جدید، مائیکروسیونگ اور تحفظ پر مبنی پلان سہولیات سے محروم علاقوں کی خواتین کے مالی استحکام کے لئے تیار کیا گیا ہے۔ یہ اہم شراکت داری لاہور میں کشف فاؤنڈیشن کے ہیڈ آفس میں یو این ڈیhttp://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/rowa-expands-global-footprint-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Tue, 5 May 2026 16:05:17 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-5720477368893287855 Lahore - ROWA, the new premium-value sub-brand from TCL Global, has officially launched in Pakistan with a high-profile launch event in Karachi, bringing premium TV technology into the budget-friendly segment. Backed by TCL’s global innovation and display expertise, ROWA aims to offer a high-quality viewing experience without the heavy price tag, reshaping expectations in the LED TV markethttp://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/jubilee-life-insurance-and-kashf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Mon, 4 May 2026 16:52:27 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-4413913791150056082 Jubilee Life Insurance and Kashf Foundation Launch “Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful” to strengthen Women’s Financial Resilience Lahore, May 04, 2026 – Jubilee Life Insurance, the country’s largest private sector insurance company, Kashf Foundation and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly launch the “Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful (KMT),” an innovative micro-savings and protection http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/visa-insights-reveal-seasonal-spending.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Sun, 3 May 2026 16:37:08 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-2639473336568181600 Spending patterns shifted during Ramadan and peaked around Eid Al-Fitr, with total spending up 10% during the Eid period. Karachi - Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr period in Pakistan, based on the Visa Consulting & Analytics Retail Spend Monitor. During this period, spending on Visa premiumhttp://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/ericsson-highlights-5g-ai-led-growth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Sun, 3 May 2026 16:29:03 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-2707870670498050628 Islamabad - Ericsson has underscored the transformative role of advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and 5G in accelerating Pakistan’s digital economy at the inaugural EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026.   The two-day forum, held in Islamabad, brought together senior government officials, global technology leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders to explore avenueshttp://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/05/tecno-camon-50-ultra-5g-launched-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Sat, 2 May 2026 16:46:39 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-122891990803113875 TECNO Mobile has officially launched the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, a new 5G smartphone in Pakistan designed to deliver fast connectivity and a flagship-level camera experience. Combining a powerful 5G chipset with an advanced 50MP Sony camera and imaging system, the device is built for users who want speed, performance, and high-quality photography in one device. With this launch, TECNO continues http://timesofchitral.blogspot.com/2026/04/spotify-reports-first-quarter-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Admin)Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:25:45 +0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8858766188047872127.post-6532744405865322473 Spotify announces its First Quarter 2026 earnings, signaling a strong start to its Year of Raising Ambition, with the company delivering its second-highest gross margin to date. Karachi - Spotify announced its First Quarter 2026 earnings, marking a strong start to its Year of Raising Ambition, with continued momentum across the business and ongoing innovation on the platform, further