Nestlé, Unilever, and PIA are ranked among the ‘World’s Happiest Workplaces’ for 2025
The list, which was released on Tuesday, ranks organizations based on employee engagement and happiness. The World’s Happiest Workplaces 2025 list, compiled by WorkL, an employee experience platform, has named several prominent companies and organizations from Pakistan among the happiest workplaces in the
NADRA to Add Facial Recognition Feature to Pak-ID App.
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the launch of a facial recognition verification service through its Pak-ID mobile app and registration centers nationwide, starting January 15, 2025. This initiative aims to modernize the biometric and identity verification process. A consultative
Habib University hosts ninth Yohsin Lecture Featuring Dr Thomas Hansen
Karachi: Habib University proudly hosted its ninth annual Yohsin Lecture featuring distinguished author and professor from Stanford University, Dr Thomas Hansen. His talk was titled, “The Angry Tide: Reflections on Fascism, Resentment and Authoritarian Dreams.” Dr Hansen, a renowned scholar in South Asian
Engro Corp’s Profit Declines by 48% in 9 Months of 2024
Engro Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGRO) announced its 9MCY24 financial result with a consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 11.983 billion (EPS: Rs. 22.33), depicting a decline of 48 percent YoY. On a quarterly basis, the consolidated earnings clocked in at Rs. 5.722 billion
EVs poised to redefine urban mobility
Lumin EV hatchback at Pakistan Auto Show 2024, aiming to make electric mobility affordable and accessible. Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has unveiled its mass-market EV hatchback Lumin designed to make electric mobility affordable and accessible, aimed at disrupting the A-segment market, which
Pakistan, KSA sign 30 MoUs for skilled worker employment
The agreements aim to align vocational training with the needs of the Saudi labour market. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to facilitate the employment of skilled Pakistani workers in various sectors within Saudi Arabia. The agreements were
VISA to Launch New Card in Pakistan to Boost Domestic Transactions
On the final day of his visit to Washington DC to participate in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and IMF, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Andrew Torre, Regional President for VISA. He appreciated Visa’s commitment
Pakistan to Get $1.6 Billion From China for Karakoram Highway Project
Pakistan is close to finalizing a $1.6 billion financing agreement with China for upgrading the Thakot-Raikot section of the Karakoram Highway, sources familiar with the negotiations informed ProPakistani. The Finance Ministry, Planning Commission, and Economic Affairs Division are engaged in discussions with Chinese
NHA’s Annual Revenue Goes up to Rs. 110 Billion
The annual revenue of the National Highway Authority (NHA) has increased to Rs. 110 billion while revenue collection at toll plazas has also reached Rs. 64 billion. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted this while presiding over a high-level meeting on
Pakistan Railways Seeks 130% Increase in Budget for Importing Over 1,000 Bogies
Pakistan Railways (PR) has requested a 130 percent increase in its budget from Rs. 31 billion to Rs. 71 billion for procuring 1,050 bogies. This request has faced strong objections from the Ministries of Finance and Planning when presented to the Central Development
