SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured $6 billion in a Series C financing round, bringing its total funding to $12 billion. This announcement follows a $6 billion raise earlier in May, as reported by TechCrunch on Wednesday. The latest round saw participation from prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock, Fidelity, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, […]
Karachi, Pakistan – Careem, the region’s leading ride-hailing platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to offer Careem Captains exclusive benefits aimed at simplifying and enhancing their driving experience. Under this collaboration, Careem Captains will gain access to discounted high-quality engine oils from PSO, along with a complimentary top wash service […]
ISLAMABAD – Alibaba.com, a global leader in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has launched its Trade Assurance service in Pakistan, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to trade with greater confidence. This makes Pakistan one of the select markets globally where the platform has introduced this valuable service for suppliers. The announcement was made at […]
Karachi, Pakistan – December 24, 2024 – The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), in collaboration with Ipsos and Reenergia, has officially signed an agreement to create the SME Environment & Performance Index (SEPI), marking a pivotal moment in the development of Pakistan’s SME sector. The signing ceremony, held at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Development […]
Date: December 23, 2024 Muscat, Oman – In a remarkable initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and promoting financial literacy, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Al Jadeed Exchange have announced the launch of a cricket tournament scheduled for January 2025. The announcement was made during a prestigious dinner event held in Muscat, Oman, attended by esteemed dignitaries, […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the nation’s leading ICT services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with GBM Pakistan and IBM to modernize its IT infrastructure. The collaboration aims to enhance PTCL’s operational efficiency, laying the foundation for cutting-edge innovations and a comprehensive upgrade of its enterprise systems. As part of the […]
Karachi: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, and Arif Habib Limited (AHL), a pioneer in investment banking, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the investor experience in Pakistan. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by Syed Amir Ali, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Meezan Bank, and Shahid Ali […]
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22: Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service Limited (Daewoo Express) has signed a landmark agreement with a consortium of Development Financial Institutions (DFIs), led by Saudi-Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited, to secure a 5-year lease financing facility worth Rs 2,000 million. The funding will facilitate the procurement of Electric Vehicles (EV) and […]
December 19, 2024 KARACHI: Hutchison Ports KICT has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and Haball to implement an innovative digital payment solution aimed at streamlining and automating its payment systems. This collaboration positions Standard Chartered as one of KICT’s core banking partners, providing real-time, API-driven reporting and account rationalisation. The newly integrated payment platform, […]
Islamabad, December 21, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Quarterly Payment Systems Review for Q1 FY25, showcasing the country’s significant progress towards a cashless and digitally inclusive economy. Covering the period from July to September 2024, the report highlights a surge in digital payment adoption, infrastructure development, and a gradual […]