ZTBL and Bookme.pk Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Digital Innovation

ZTBL and Bookme.pk Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Digital Innovation

Lahore, Pakistan – January 1, 2025 – In a major step toward enhancing customer convenience and driving digital transformation, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) and Bookme.pk have signed a landmark agreement. The signing ceremony took place at Bookme.pk’s headquarters, located at the National Science & Technology Park (NASTP) on Abid Majeed Road, Lahore. The event […]

Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 Cementing Role in Financial Mainstream

Bitcoin more than doubles in 2024 on spot ETF approval, Trump euphoria

Bitcoin surges over 120% and hits $100,000 milestone in 2024. Date: January 1, 2025 Bitcoin more than doubled in 2024 driven by the U.S. markets regulator’s approval for exchange-traded funds tied to its spot price, and optimism over easing regulatory hurdles with Donald Trump set to return to the White House. The world’s largest and […]

Devsinc Acquires Alchemative, Aiming to Dominate the $22B Regional Digital Retail and eCommerce Market

Devsinc Acquires Alchemative, Aiming to Dominate the $22B Regional Digital Retail and eCommerce Market

Date: January 1, 2025 Devsinc, one of Pakistan’s largest IT companies and a growing global force in technology innovation has announced a 100% acquisition of Alchemative Group, a leader in eCommerce and digital retail solutions. This acquisition marks a strategic step in Devsinc’s mission to deliver transformative technology solutions, strengthening its footprint across key markets, […]

Dubai Islamic Bank Partners with Crypto.com

Dubai Islamic Bank Partners with Crypto.com to Pioneer Sharia-Compliant Cryptocurrency Solutions

The collaboration MoU with the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank and a globally recognized pioneer in the field of Islamic finance will explore multiple opportunities to introduce Sharia-compliant platforms including tokenized Islamic Sukuks and real-world asset tokenization. Dubai, December 30, 2024 — Crypto.com has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s […]

Elon Musk xAI Raises $6 Billion in Series C Round, Valuation Surges to $45 Billion

Elon Musk xAI Raises $6 Billion in Series C Round, Valuation Surges to $45 Billion

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, […]

Careem Collaborates with PSO

Careem Collaborates with PSO to Support Captains with Exclusive Discounts and Services

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 […]

Alibaba.com Launches Trade Assurance Service in Pakistan to Boost SME Confidence

Alibaba.com Launches Trade Assurance Service in Pakistan to Boost SME Confidence

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 […]

PTCL Partners with IBM & GBM Pakistan to Modernize its IT Infrastructure Using IBM Technology

PTCL Partners with IBM & GBM Pakistan to Modernize its IT Infrastructure Using IBM Technology

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 […]

JazzCash Unveils New Brand Identity and Redesigned App User Interface

JazzCash Unveils New Brand Identity and Redesigned App User Interface (UI)

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest fintech platform, has introduced a new brand identity and a redesigned app user interface (UI) aimed at enhancing the customer experience, according to a press release issued by the company. The refreshed look reflects JazzCash’s commitment to financial inclusion and innovation. The new brand identity and UI were unveiled during an […]

Mastercard partner with BOP

Mastercard partner with BOP to Transform Digital Ecosystem with Innovative Solutions

Dubai, UAE; 16 Dec 2024: Mastercard has joined forces with the Bank of Punjab (BOP) as an exclusive partner to enhance the bank’s proposition across consumer debit and credit, affluent portfolio and loyalty offerings. The collaboration seeks to transform the bank’s digital ecosystem and its customers’ digital experience. Customers of BOP’s priority banking program KHAAS will […]