Aga Khan Foundation and KfW Team Up to Foster Innovation and Job Creation in Pakistan

The Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan and KfW Development Bank sign a partnership agreement to contribute to enhanced entrepreneurial culture in Pakistan Islamabad: KfW Development Bank and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), have formalized their partnership to support entrepreneurial culture in Pakistan. The agreement, signed today at…

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The Aga Khan Foundation, and Worldwide Fund for Nature partner to address the challenges of climate change in Pakistan

Islamabad: The Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF(Pak)) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature- Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for mutual collaboration and coordination on ecological conservation and environmental management, addressing the challenges posed by climate change and promoting sustainable socio-economic development. The MoU will strengthen the relationship between both organisations and promote knowledge…

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DIBPL and ZLK Islamic Financial Services partner to enhance Shariah-compliant financial access

Islamabad – Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL), a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has partnered with ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant brokerage firm. The MoU signing ceremony was held at DIBPL Head Office in Karachi. The MOU was signed by Junaid Ahmed, CEO of DIBPL, and Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman of ZLK…

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour

Islamabad: President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad. Prince Rahim is currently visiting…

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Cheezious Makes History as Pakistan’s First Eco-Diner Restaurant Certified by WWF-Pakistan!

Islamabad — Cheezious, a renowned Pakistani fast food brand has been awarded the prestigious certificate by the World Wide fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF) for becoming Pakistan’s first-ever Eco-Diner restaurant. This remarkable achievement marks Cheezious as a pioneer in sustainable dining practices within the country. World Wide fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF) and Cheezious are…

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Challenges Facing Pakistan’s Madaris Amid Financial Reforms

By Arsalan Khalid The author is an Officer in Pakistan Armed Forces and doing MS Islamic Banking and Finance from IBA Karachi As Pakistan undertakes comprehensive reforms to align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines, Islamic religious schools, known as madaris, face significant challenges. These institutions are integral to Pakistan’s education system and serve…

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