Ethiopian Honorary Consulate in Karachi expresses solidarity with victims of heavy rains in Pakistan
Karachi: The Honorary Consul of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Karachi, Mr. Ibrahim K. Tawab, has expressed deep...
Month: August 2025
Islamabad Marriott Hotel Launches ‘The Lilly’ – A Refined Chinese Dining Experience in the Heart of the Capital
Islamabad: Islamabad Marriott Hotel has officially launched its newest culinary venture, The Lilly, an upscale Chinese restaurant that promises to...
Special on August 30th Birthday
After the British occupied Punjab, a new era began in the region. Influenced by the preaching of Christian missionaries and...
TDAP Business Delegation to Bangladesh: Unlocking New Trade Opportunities.
Karachi, August 2025 – organizing a high-level business delegation to Bangladesh from 1st to 4th September 2025. This strategic...
Nestlé Pakistan supports NDMA with 300,000 liters of clean drinking water for flood affected vulnerable communities
LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan has completed donations of 200,000 liters of clean drinking water, in the first phase to support vulnerable...
Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited announces financial results for H1 2025
Karachi, August 29, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (WEPL) announced half year results for...
BOP Reports 278% Growth in Operating Profit During 1H-2025, Approves 10% Cash Dividend
Lahore: In a meeting held on August 29, 2025, the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) reviewed...
NBP Half-Year 2025 Total Income Soars 58% to PKR 157.1 Bn
The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan “NBP” “the Bank” met yesterday to approve the interim condensed financial statements of the Bank for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. Delivering another period of strong performance, the Bank reported a total income of PKR 157.1 Bn, reflecting an increase of PKR 58 Bn or 58.4% over PKR 99.2 Bn in H1’24. The results reflect robust contributions from both fund- based and non-fund income streams. In a reducing interest rate environment, gross interest income stood at PKR 411 Bn, a 27.4% YoY decline versus PKR 566 Bn in the same period last year. Importantly, cost of funds dropped sharply by 43% YoY to PKR 280.3 Bn, enabling net interest income to close at PKR 130.6 Bn, marking a 76% YoY increase. Benefiting from a buoyant market environment, the Bank booked capital gains of PKR 5.3 Bn, taking total non-fund income to PKR 26.6 Bn, a 6.3% rise YoY. Dividend income was recorded at PKR 3.1 Bn versus PKR 3.0 Bn in H1’24, while fee and commission income grew by 22.3% YoY to PKR 14.7 Bn,...
Rwanda: abyss to bliss
Majyd Aziz It was a bit more than three decades ago when Rwanda fell into the abyss of darkness....
Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui and Zahid Ahmad Lead Alpha Productions’ Debut Drama “Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi”
Karachi: Alpha Productions, founded by renowned actor Asad Siddiqui, proudly announces its first drama serial, Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wohi. The...
