HBL and the Bank of China (BOC) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the BOC headquarters in Beijing, China. This agreement marks a significant step in their collaboration for mutual growth. Representing their institutions were Liu Jin, Vice Chairman & President of Bank of China; Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman of HBL; and Muhammad…
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) commenced its two-day International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICBIF) 2023, focusing on how Sharia-compliant finance contributes to sustainable economic development. Distinguished speakers such as Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Abbasi from the State Bank of Pakistan and Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, the Indonesian Consul General, along with Mr. Talib…
In September 2023, the output of Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) increased by 1.01 percent compared to September 2022. However, it witnessed a decrease of 3.56 percent compared to August 2023, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday. Overall, the Large Scale Manufacturing Sector exhibited a growth of 0.68 percent…
Lahore Zoo is getting a big makeover! It will be closed to visitors for three months starting from November 7. The Punjab government is very interested in making Lahore Zoo and Zoo Safari better. The Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, wants to improve these places. During this time, they’ll add new facilities and bring in new…
The government in Punjab, Pakistan, has declared a ‘smog emergency’ following a directive from the Lahore High Court. This move aims to control the dangerous air quality in the region. According to Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the smog emergency covers the entire province. Students in both public and private schools must wear masks for…