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BankIslami’s cheque encashment service Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am
The rise of the cards?

The rise of the cards?

Pakistan has 56.4 million cards in circulation. Take a peek at your wallet and you will most likely find more than...
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Wall Street’s record payouts

Wall Street’s average annual bonus rose to $244,700 last year, with the total pool for payouts jumping to a record...
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Walmart’s same-day delivery

Walmart’s Spark delivery system, powered by a network of freelance drivers, has enabled the retailer to expand its...
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

China’s richest person

Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, has become China’s wealthiest person for the first time, with...
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Malaria vaccine rollout

A successful rollout of malaria vaccines could save up to 1m lives in the next five years, as per The Economist
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

US’s stock of FDI

For global companies, there is no place quite like America, with the country is home to the largest stock of foreign...
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am
Data points

Data points

American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am
Chaos in the global  shipping industry

Chaos in the global shipping industry

The world’s largest ocean freight companies are being threatened with fines of up to $1.5m for Chinese-made container ships that call on the US ports.
Updated 01 Apr, 2025 11:22am
A questionable pivot towards crypto

A questionable pivot towards crypto

Pakistan’s foray into cultivating crypto-friendly policies despite a deficient AML/CFT regime sparks serious regulatory concerns about volatile digital currencies.
Updated 31 Mar, 2025 12:35pm
The Eid prep continues

The Eid prep continues

As local markets in most parts of the country welcome varied foot traffic in preparation for Eidul Fitr, Balochistan’s disturbing situation has led to reduced pre-Eid activitiy.
Updated 31 Mar, 2025 12:33pm
The hype of Google Wallet

The hype of Google Wallet

Promising as it may be, its current universe is rather limited since it caters to only payment cards, of which there are 56.4m in Pakistan.
Updated 31 Mar, 2025 12:38pm

Finance: Looking for more to export

The state needs a new trade framework engaging private-sector stakeholders for a realistic assessment of export diversification
Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am
Agriculture: Shackling the mighty Indus

Agriculture: Shackling the mighty Indus

Six-canal controversy continues to worry Sindh as it relies heavily on Indus River for unimpeded water supplies that may otherwise lead to severe scarcity.
Updated 01 Apr, 2025 11:27am
The certain uncertainty of wheat

The certain uncertainty of wheat

Wheat crop size, price remain up in air owing to weathering challenges, loss of acreage and the end of provincial procurement.
Updated 01 Apr, 2025 08:06am

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EBM partners with SOS Children’s Village
Published 24 Mar, 2025 07:03am