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How Pakistani Startup Tazah Pivoted from Agritech to Global E-Commerce

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Tazah Technologies, founded in 2021 by former Careem executives Abrar Bajwa and Mohsin Zaka, initially set out to digitize Pakistan’s agricultural supply chain. Recognizing inefficiencies such as fragmented supply chains leading to inflated prices and significant food wastage, Tazah developed a Pakistani B2B marketplace to connect farmers directly with retailers, aiming to streamline operations and ensure fair compensation for producers. ​ In its pursuit of innovation and adaptability, Tazah has undergone strategic pivots. One notable shift was the introduction of Tazah Global, a platform designed to simplify cross-border agri-trade, connecting…

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Thar Coal block-I: Minister for providing employment to local people

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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday said that Cyno Sindh (Shanghai Electric) working in Thar Block-I should ensure the recruitment of local people and remove the concerns of local political, social and notables. He expressed these views during a meeting with CEO Meng of Cyno Sindh (Shanghai Electric) at his office. Secretary Energy Musaddiq Ahmed Khan was also present on the occasion. Nasir Shah said that the company should recruits local people especially in gardening, security, sanitation, de-watering, pumping sanitation, maintenance, solar plant. He added that…

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Oil edges higher, but recession fears and tariffs limit gains

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NEW YORK: Oil prices rose less than 1% on Tuesday, helped by weakness in the dollar, although gains were capped as concerns mounted over a U.S. slowdown and the impact of tariffs on global economic growth. Brent crude futures rose 56 cents, or 0.8%, to $69.84 a barrel by 10:43 a.m. EDT (1423 GMT) after falling as low as $68.63 in early trade. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 53 cents, or 0.8%, to $66.56 a barrel after previous declines as well. Both benchmarks closed 1.5% lower in the…

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Ali Pervaiz Malik Assumes Office, Prioritizes Energy Sector’s Growth

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has officially taken charge of his office. Upon his arrival at the ministry, Secretary Petroleum Momin Agha and other officials welcomed him.¹ To get briefed on the ministry’s departments and responsibilities, Malik chaired an important meeting. During the meeting, he reviewed key matters and issued strict instructions to ensure gas supply during Sehr and Iftar. Officials informed the minister about the current oil and gas reserves, supply chain, and demand-supply projections. A detailed discussion was held on the ministry’s ongoing projects and future…

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Pakistan bridging gender gap in digital economy: IT minister

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Saturday that Pakistan was not just bridging the gender gap in technology but also redefining the future of women in digital economy. Addressing a webinar, “HERstory: Google IWD 2025”, hosted by Google Pakistan to celebrate International Women’s Day, the minister said young women have consistently excelled on merit, ranking among the top achievers in education and emerging as leaders in technology. The event featured a panel of three women who benefited from Google’s digital skilling initiatives and then…

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