HBL & IBA Pioneer Agri Innovation with the Launch of First Ever Hackathon and ‘Agri Case Study’
20 Oct
Business News

HBL & IBA Pioneer Agri Innovation with the Launch of First Ever Hackathon and ‘Agri Case Study’

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Business HBL, in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), hosted the first-ever Hackathon under its strategic University Alliance Program. The event also marked the unveiling of a jointly developed Agri Case Study focused on Pakistans dairy sector. The Hackathon encouraged students to brainstorm, research, and bring new ideas to address challenges in Pakistans agricultural sector.  Participants showcased ideas integrating business, finance, and innovation to design sustainable technology driven solutions. Among numerous standout entries, a team of three students from IBA emerged as winners for their groundbreaking idea. The winning team was awarded a Golden Pass to HBLs The League Internship and Management Trainee Program offering a professional opportunity to work with HBL, along with a cash prize. Through this collaboration between industry...
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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff and His Sons Blur Lines Between Profit and Politics
20 Oct
Politics

Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff and His Sons Blur Lines Between Profit and Politics

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Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size.As officials with Hamas say they will respond “soon” to President Trump’s ceasefire proposal to end Israel’s nearly two-year war on Gaza, brokered with Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, we look at the many other deals Witkoff and his family are involved with. A New York Times investigation reveals that when Witkoff, a real estate developer and longtime friend of Trump, began his new position as a diplomat in the Middle East, his son Alex took over his company, the Witkoff Group. Since then, not only has the Witkoff Group continued to ink major deals with investors in...
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Political Risks in ACA Subsidy Debate Spark Blame Game, Test Parties’ Resolve
20 Oct
Top Stories

Political Risks in ACA Subsidy Debate Spark Blame Game, Test Parties’ Resolve

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A clash over the Affordable Care Act that has led to a shutdown of the federal government has ramifications for public health as agencies cease some services. The Trump administration vows mass layoffs during the impasse. The shutdown centered largely on a disagreement over the Obama-era health law. Democrats want a further extension of enhanced subsidies that reduce ACA health insurance premiums, but GOP lawmakers insist any debate wait until after a budget deal is reached to keep the federal government afloat. With the sides far apart, federal funding ran out at midnight Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass even a stopgap budget. The issue now is how long the deadlock will continue. In a KFF poll released today, more than three-quarters — 78% — of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax...
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