Business

Gas & Oil Pakistan Limited, in partnership with Aramco, inaugurated its 50th retail station on Srinagar Highway, Islamabad. The event gathered senior management and industry leaders to celebrate this milestone, reflecting the company’s growing commitment to Pakistan’s retail fuel sector. Beyond expanding its network, the Aramco new station contributes to the creation of employment opportunities, local skill development, and economic …

The UK government has unveiled a new £75 million strategy to accelerate the phase-out of animal testing in scientific research, setting out a clear roadmap to replace existing experiments with cutting-edge alternatives such as organ-on-a-chip systems, artificial intelligence modelling, and 3D bioprinted human tissues. Science Minister Lord Vallance announced the plan on Tuesday, calling it a “roadmap for innovation and …

The Co-op has announced plans to open or refurbish 50 stores before Christmas, marking a major investment drive as it continues to recover from the fallout of a devastating cyber attack earlier this year. The retailer said the latest openings would bring its total store launches and refurbishments to more than 200 this financial year, representing over £200 million in …

One in eight UK small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders are planning to relocate themselves, their companies, or both overseas, citing rising taxes and mounting regulatory costs, according to a new report by Rathbones. The research, released just weeks before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget, paints a bleak picture of business confidence across the UK’s private sector. If …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to announce a landmark whistleblower reward scheme that will pay informants a share of the taxes recovered from exposing large-scale fraud — a first for the UK. According to the Financial Times, the initiative will be unveiled in the Autumn Budget later this month as part of the government’s wider “Close the Tax Gap” strategy. …

Lord Anthony Bamford, the billionaire chairman of JCB and one of the Conservatives’ most prolific donors, has donated £200,000 to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, signalling growing business support for the populist party. JCB confirmed the contribution on Saturday, stating that it had donated the same amount to both the Conservative Party and Reform UK in recent weeks. “Both the Conservative …

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, integrity is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.” In theory, it’s a simple word. But in the workplace, it can be one of the hardest qualities to sustain – especially in leadership. Between urgent decisions, conflicting priorities and day-to-day pressures, how do leaders stay true to their values? How do …

More than 40% of companies use big data analytics to improve decision-making and get the competitive edge they need to grow (Market Data Forecast). And by the end of 2024, the global big data market reached a value of $199.63 billion, a number expected to reach $573.47 billion by 2033. The issue is that the creation of data is exponential. …

Modern urban living has evolved beyond square footage and location — today’s luxury buyers are drawn to artistry, intention, and architectural identity. Contemporary design now fuses sculptural form with functional intelligence, creating homes that serve as both living spaces and personal statements. The most desirable properties are not just built; they’re curated with vision, where every angle and texture reflects …

Karachi: In a significant diplomatic gesture, the Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates has formally recognized H.E. Suhail Muhammad Al Zarooni—renowned Emirati businessman and Guinness World Record holder—for his unwavering humanitarian contributions and enduring support to the Pakistani community in the UAE. The commendation, presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, underscores Sohail Al Zarooni’s …