Business

From adaptable sustainable fashion to creative date-night planning, a new wave of women-led ventures has been given a major boost after the Built By Her, Backed By Us campaign raised £100,000 to support female founders across Britain. The joint initiative by Crowdfunder and lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos set out to champion women entrepreneurs with grassroots fundraising, mentoring, and promotional support. …

A new player in football talent management has entered the game. M+C Saatchi Football, co-founded by former England and Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp, officially launched today with a mission to redefine the future of player representation. The agency, a joint venture between Redknapp, M&C Saatchi Talent Group, and sports lawyer Udo Onwere of leading London law firm Bray & Krais, …

British Gas is relaunching its PeakSave for Business scheme, giving thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the chance to slash their bills with six weeks of half-price electricity. The energy provider confirmed the popular trial will return on Wednesday 17 September and run every Wednesday until 22 October. Participating businesses will receive 50 per cent off their electricity between …

A growing number of British companies are turning to so-called “bossware” to keep tabs on their employees, with a third of organisations now using technology to monitor staff emails, browsing and even screen activity, according to new research. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) surveyed hundreds of managers across the country and found that private sector employers are the most likely …

In a landmark move to bolster maritime security and enforcement, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Gadani, proudly inaugurated its first-ever Marine Enforcement Unit (MEU) on 3rd September 2025. This strategic initiative marks a new era of operational capability, enhancing the department’s reach, responsiveness, and regulatory oversight along Pakistan’s coastal frontier. After years of dormancy, the MEU’s speed boat has been …

Karachi: In a bid to deepen economic integration, Pakistan and China have been urged to expand bilateral trade through joint ventures and enhanced cooperation in the textile and chemical sectors. Speaking at the “2025 China-Pakistan Textile Chemical Technology and Investment Trade Forum,” Salim Valimuhammad, Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), emphasized the need for stronger linkages …

The Aga Khan University (AKU) officially inaugurated its new campus in Kampala, Uganda, today, a historic moment that marks the University’s first full-scale campus development outside of Pakistan since its founding. The inauguration of the new academic facilities and student residences was presided over by AKU’s Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri …

Pakistan’s youthful population and diverse resources create opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and tourism Pakistan, strategically positioned at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, is a country brimming with untapped potential and diverse opportunities. Too often misunderstood and underrepresented in global narratives, it stands as a nation enriched by abundant natural resources, a pivotal geographic …

Pakistan’s investment landscape in 2025 is dynamic and promising, driven by supportive government policies Gulf investors are uniquely positioned to benefit, particularly through collaborative ventures in CPEC and real estate Pakistan, with its strategic geographic location, youthful population, and rapidly evolving economy, is emerging as a compelling destination for global investors. With a population exceeding 249 million, a growing middle …

Encouraging investment climate in energy, ICT, minerals and logistics sectors of Pakistan In a bid to deepen economic ties with Beijing, Pakistan is targeting up to $5 billion in new investment at the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference which is coinciding with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025. The conference underscores Pakistan’s renewed drive to attract Chinese capital beyond traditional …