Zong wins award for AI-powered 5G drive
Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology enterprise, won Gold in Creative Excellence at the Dragons of Asia Awards 2026 for its AI-powered 5G launch campaign, Aisa Hai Future. Blending artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and local creativity, the initiative set a benchmark in international brand narrative. This achievement highlights Zong’s commitment to driving a connected, future-ready Digital Pakistan.
Arif Habib Ltd named best broker
Arif Habib Limited has been named Pakistan’s Best Broker at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026. This prestigious accolade marks their fourth Euromoney recognition in 2026, alongside honours for Best Investment Bank, Best Equity Capital Market House, and Best Bank for Research—reflecting their unwavering commitment to client trust and excellence.
IDF president calls on Ferozsons CEO
International Diabetes Federation President Prof Dr Peter Schwarz visited BF Biosciences, meeting Ferozsons Laboratories CEO Osman Khalid Waheed in a milestone for Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry. He commended the facility’s manufacturing and dedication to affordable diabetes care. The leaders discussed collaborations to tackle a crisis affecting 34.5m Pakistani adults.
Fatima Fertilizer to partner with EP&CCD
Fatima Fertilizer has partnered with Punjab’s Environment Protection & Climate Change Department (EP&CCD) under a joint collaborative framework to advance sustainability across the province. As the first corporate partner to join this initiative, the company aims to collaborate on smog mitigation, air quality, water conservation, and waste management, supporting key United Nations SDGs through cross-sector action.
National consultative workshop
The Lums Energy Institute convened key power sector leaders, manufacturers, and policymakers for the Second National Consultative Workshop on the Power Sector Indigenisation Roadmap. Building on May 2025 assessments, stakeholders aligned procurement with localisation goals, advanced an Indicative Product Development Plan, and provided structured inputs for Pakistan’s formal Indigenisation Policy.
World rice conference
The Embassy of Pakistan and TDAP facilitated the historic participation of 20+ Pakistani rice companies at the International World Rice Conference 2026 in Manila. Exporters engaged in B2B meetings, with Pakistan offering 1 million metric tonnes annually to bolster Philippine food security and trade relations.
PSQCA holds awareness session
To mark World Standards Day 2026, PSQCA organised an awareness session at Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Emphasising “Clean and Affordable Energy,” the event highlighted standards’ vital role in product safety, trade, and advancing solar and electric vehicle technologies.
Green Experience Centre inaugurated
The Oil and Gas Development Company and Beaconhouse National University inaugurated the Green Experience Centre in Lahore. Designed as a living laboratory using sustainable green architecture and circular materials, the centre advances UN Sustainable Development Goals. The event featured addresses by leadership, a plaque unveiling, and a guided walkthrough.
Agreement signed
IBA Karachi and AKU-IED signed an agreement to jointly deliver the 16-week School Management Series (2026-27). The programme aims to strengthen leadership and management capabilities among school administrators, showcasing a shared commitment to educational excellence.
Published in Dawn, The Business and Finance Weekly, October 19th, 2026
