Karachi: Meezan Bank, Pakistan's leading Islamic financial institution, has renewed and expanded its strategic alliance with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This collaboration aims to enhance the bank's debit card portfolio and redefine the...
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Bank Alfalah Eyes Expansion Amid Stable Interest Rates
Karachi: Bank Alfalah (BAFL) conducted a Corporate Briefing Session where management discussed its financial performance and strategic outlook. The bank anticipates steady interest rates in the near term, while reporting an increase in borrowings from...
Read More »Attock Refinery Limited Sees Significant Drop in FY25 Profits Amid Lower Sales and Prices
ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL) reported a substantial decrease in net profit after tax (NPAT) for the fiscal year 2025, as revealed in the company's latest analyst briefing. The NPAT fell to approximately PkR12 billion, translating to an ea...
Read More »Emirates Launches My Emirates Pass with Over 700 Exclusive Dubai Offers
Karachi: Emirates has unveiled a new initiative for travelers flying to Dubai this winter, offering access to over 700 exclusive deals with the My Emirates Pass. This seasonal offer enhances the airline's year-round benefits, providing passengers with...
Read More »Corporate Earnings in Pakistan Show Strong Growth for 1QFY26
Karachi: Corporate earnings for companies listed on the KSE-100 index in Pakistan rose by 13% year-on-year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to a recent analysis by JS Global. Total earnings reached Rs458 billion, compared to Rs407 b...
Read More »State Bank of Pakistan Facilitates Overnight Repo Transactions
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) facilitated overnight repo and reverse repo transactions for financial institutions on October 31, 2025, according to a press release from the central bank's Domestic Markets and Monetary Management Department...
Read More »Yucheng Datong Hand-Spun Fermented Noodles: 300-Year-Old Intangible Culinary Heritage
DEZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In Yucheng, there is a celebrated delicacy known as “Datong Hand-Spun Fermented Noodles,” a dish that once captivated the palate of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. “Handcrafted with precision, these noodles boast a slightly golden hue, translucent appearance, and hair-thin texture. When cooked, the broth remains clear, while […]
Read More »Consumers Sound Alarm as WHO COP11 Threatens Harm Reduction
WVA in Geneva GENEVA, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The WHO’s upcoming COP11 meeting in Geneva is sparking fierce debate, as activists from the World Vapers’ Alliance project a clear message onto the venue: consumers must be recognised, not sidelined. Michael Landl, WVA Director, called the conference an echo chamber stuck in outdated, anti-science […]
Read More »Axi Attends iFX Expo Asia 2025, Showcases its Products and Services
SYDNEY, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a financial leader in online CFD and FX trading, participated in iFX Expo Asia 2025, held from October 26 to 28, in Asia. The event brought together leading fintech, trading, and financial services professionals from across the globe. Event attendees had the opportunity to explore the Axi […]
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