APTMA urges Prime Minister for intervention to save Export Oriented Textile Industry of Sindh and Baluchistan from Total Closure
Mr. Asif Inam, Chairman – All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, Southern Zone has requested Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan’s intervention to save export oriented textile industry of Sindh and Baluchistan from total closure as they have become almost standstill due to denial of gas. Mr. Asif Inam said that export oriented textile industries…
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PSCE Equips Power Sector Officials with Vital Knowledge of Transmission Planning
A three-day Module-II of Training on Transmission Planning for the officers and engineering professionals of newly established Market Implementation and Regulatory Affairs Department (MIRAD) of Distribution Companies (DISCOs), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), and National Power Control Center was arranged under the banner of the Power Sector Centre of Excellence (PSCE) established at LUMS….
SBP digitizes refinance process of Export Finance Scheme to facilitate banks & exporters
In a major step towards ease of doing business, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has digitized the process of obtaining refinance from SBP by banks under the Export Finance Scheme (EFS) for both conventional and Shariah compliant versions. Digitization of the refinance process is envisioned to effectively use technology for enhancing operational efficiency. Now EFS…
STZA announces Special Technology Zones in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa to boost Tech Ecosystem in Pakistan
Haripur, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa: Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF IAST) hosted a ceremony to officially announce the opening of Special Technology Zones (STZ) in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa on January 17th. The Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Imran Khan, also attended the ceremony at the Haripur-based PAF IAST campus,…
realme Number Series Smartphones among the Fastest to Reach 40M Shipments Globally
realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, today officially announced a 40 million sales volumes milestone of its popular realme Number smartphone lines. Strategy Analytics Report: Cumulative Shipments of Smartphone Families Launched since 2018 (M units) According to Strategy Analytics, realme’s number series was ranked No. 04 as of Q3 2021 by consolidated shipments among the…
LUMS celebrated its Convocation 2020 and 2021
LUMS’ first in-person Convocation ceremonies since 2019 were held on two days. Pro Chancellor LUMS, Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, officiated the convocation for the Class of 2020 on Saturday, January 15, 2022, and the ceremony for the Class of 2021 on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the LUMS campus in Lahore. Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed…
Gerry’s dnata expands offering; launches line maintenance services in Pakistan
Gerry’s dnata, Pakistan’s leading ground services provider, has expanded its offering. The company obtained Maintenance Organization Approval from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority to provide aircraft line maintenance services to airline customers, and now offers a one-stop-shop of ground handling, cargo and technical services at the airports of Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE) and Islamabad (ISB). Gerry’s dnata’s team of…
PTCL, SCO to explore collaborative opportunities for upscaling services nationwide, especially AJK, GB
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Special Communication Organization (SCO)at PTCL Headquarter Islamabad to explore potential collaborative opportunities for growth of telecom services across Pakistan, with special focus on AJK and GB. The signing ceremony was attended by HatemBamatraf, President & GCEO, PTCL &Ufone and Major Gen Muhammad…
Beyond All Expectations, realme became a Global Bestselling Brand during 2021 Shopping Festivals
realme, the world’s fastest growing smartphone brand, has become a real bestselling brand globally. In Pakistan alone, the emerging tech brand captured top spots on the bestselling lists across major online e-commerce platforms during, 11.11 and other festival sales. This trend was also witnessed in all other markets where realme dominated shopping festival sales throughout….
Carrefour boosts its investment to PKR 10.5 billion with the opening of its 10th store in Gujranwala
Carrefour inaugurated its tenth Pakistan store at Gujranwala with an investment of PKR 1 billion The investment from Carrefour’s owner and operator, Majid Al Futtaim, will provide economic support to 170 households Carrefour, owned and operated by UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, has added a further PKR 1 billion rupees to its current investment…