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Islamabad, May 22, 2026: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Pakistan’s leading integrated information and communication technology (ICT) company, has entered a strategic partnership with Mercantile Pakistan, the authorised distributor & service provider of Apple products in Pakistan. In pursuance of the partnership, PTCL will facilitate customer access to Apple MacBook Neo through its established digital channels: Flash Fiber Website, and dedicated support helpline. A structured incentive framework supports the initiative, in which customers will receive vouchers worth PKR 30,000. Additionally, subscribers of PTCL’s Flash Fiber will benefit from a complimentary 100 Mbps internet bolt-on, valid for a period of twelve months. This collaboration represents a significant step in the ongoing efforts of both organisations to advance the accessibility of premium tech products within Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital marketplace. PTCL and Mercantile Pakistan remain committed to identifying opportunities that generate meaningful value for their respective customer bases and contribute to the broader development of Pakistan’s digital economy. Commenting on the development, Amad Khan, VP Wireline, PTCL, said, “PTCL’s digital platforms have consistently served as an effective vehicle for delivering value-added propositions to our customers, and this collaboration with Mercantile Pakistan is a further expression of that capability. Enabling access to Apple MacBook Neo through our channels addresses a genuine demand among our customer base for the latest products delivered through a trusted medium.” Endorsing the partnership, Chief Executive Officer, Mercantile Pakistan, Nauman Durrani said, “Mercantile Pakistan has long been committed to expanding the reach of Apple’s technology within the country, and our partnership with PTCL provides a well-established channel to fulfil that objective. PTCL’s extensive customer base and digital infrastructure make it an ideal partner, and we are confident that this association will yield tangible outcomes for consumers who seek access to best-in-class personal computing solutions.” The alliance with Mercantile Pakistan further consolidates PTCL’s positioning as an integrated technology and digital solutions provider, extending its role beyond telecommunications infrastructure to encompass broader digital lifestyle enablement.

Islamabad, May 20, 2025: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has partnered with Legal Aid Society under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to help women secure their inheritance rights through legal assistance, community outreach, and awareness-building efforts. The initiative builds on Mobilink Bank’s flagship inheritance rights campaign, The Invisible Heirs, which aims to raise awareness around the systemic challenges women face, and help them know & claim their rightful inheritance. Through this strategic collaboration, Mobilink Bank will financially support legal cases for women, including climate-affected inheritance disputes resulting from displacement, loss of documentation, and disaster-related exclusion, alongside non-climate cases involving denial or coerced relinquishment of inheritance rights. The initiative will provide case assessment, legal documentation support, court representation, and follow-up assistance until resolution. Commenting on the initiative, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President and CEO of Mobilink Bank⁠ said: “True financial empowerment requires a holistic ecosystem that goes beyond access to banking. It begins with ensuring women have access to their rightful assets, opportunities, and financial agency. Through our partnership with Legal Aid Society, we aim to help women secure what is rightfully theirs and support their journey towards greater economic resilience and long-term empowerment.” Barrister Haya Emaan Zahid, CEO of Legal Aid Society, stated, “Access to justice is inseparable from economic empowerment. For many women, inheritance is not merely a legal entitlement; it is a pathway to dignity, security, and independence. We are grateful to Mobilink Bank for supporting this important initiative and helping expand access to justice for women who are often excluded from both legal and financial systems.” Mobilink Bank’s commitment to inheritance rights also extends to digital empowerment through innovative financial tools. As part of its inheritance campaign, The Bank introduced Pakistan’s first in-app inheritance calculator on its Dost App, enabling users, particularly women, to better understand and estimate their rightful inheritance shares through a simple, transparent, and Shariah-compliant process. By combining technology-driven financial awareness with legal aid and community engagement, Mobilink Bank is working to address systemic barriers that prevent women from accessing their lawful economic rights and achieving long-term financial resilience. Legal Aid Society also brings over a decade of experience in advancing access to justice, particularly for women and underserved communities across Pakistan. The organisation has reached more than 87 million people through legal awareness initiatives, responded to over 550,000 legal queries, and represented more than 3,000 cases. Through a model that combines legal representation, community literacy, mediation, and policy advocacy, LAS continues to work towards making justice more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all. As part of the initiative, awareness and legal literacy sessions will also be conducted to educate communities about women’s inheritance rights, access to justice, and the importance of financial empowerment. The collaboration further strengthens Mobilink Bank’s broader social impact agenda and reinforces its commitment to building a more inclusive and resilient Pakistan where women have equitable access to rights, resources, and opportunities.

Pakistan, May 20, 2026 – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today launched OpenAI pre-IPO airdrop campaign on its platform, expanding user access to private-market exposure tied to one of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies. The campaign marks BingX as the first exchange to offer an OpenAI pre-IPO airdrop, and follows the platform’s earlier rollout of SpaceX pre-IPO trading, which received strong market engagement from users. From May 19 to May 28 (UTC+8), the airdrop campaign featured a total prize pool of more than 300,000 USDT. Eligible users can participate in a variety of trading events to claim airdrop rewards, with bonuses available for active traders, first-time users, and BingX VIP members. The launch reflects increasing investor demand for access to high-growth private-market opportunities that have traditionally remained inaccessible to retail participants in the crypto space. By enabling pre-IPO trading and tokenization tied to globally recognized technology firms, BingX aims to lower barriers to participation while broadening its range of alternative investment offerings. “Through the OpenAI pre-IPO airdrop campaign, we want to give users more direct opportunities to participate in one of the market’s most closely watched AI growth stories.” said Pablo Monti, Spokesperson of BingX. “By combining pre-IPO exposure with a large-scale airdrop incentive program, we’re lowering barriers to participation and creating added value for both new and existing users. This campaign reflects our broader commitment to making high-profile investment opportunities more accessible, engaging, and rewarding for our global community.”

DHA City Karachi | May 18, 2026: A new National Database and Registration Authority Center was formally inaugurated at DHA City Karachi to provide residents of Karachi North with easier access to essential registration and documentation services. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with all major NADRA services and online facilities, including CNIC issuance, family registration, and other important public services. The initiative aims to improve accessibility and reduce the need for residents to travel into central Karachi for official documentation processes. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Aamir Ali Khan and Muhammad Kashif Naeem, who also served as the chief guest. During the visit, the officials reviewed the facilities available at the center and interacted with the staff. Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Kashif Naeem said DHA City is committed to providing modern facilities not only for its residents but also for surrounding communities. He revealed that the NADRA Center is the first step in a broader plan, adding that a Passport Office and a Traffic License Branch will also be established in the near future to further ease public access to essential services. He also announced the launch of a free EV bus service for visitors traveling from the main gate to the NADRA Center. According to him, DHA City has officially transformed into a smart and sustainable city aligned with future urban development needs. DG NADRA Sindh Aamir Ali Khan thanked the DHA City administration and appreciated the rapid establishment of the facility, expressing confidence that the center would provide efficient and high-quality services to the public.