Plan to double number of software technology parks within a year
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque on Wednesday said that all efforts had been made to increase the access of technology in small towns and cities, adding that number of software technology parks would be almost doubled to 40 within a year. “Currently there are 22 software technology parks operating in…
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PTCL & Ufone welcome 4th batch of FUEL Leadership Program
PTCL Group has welcomed the 4th batch of its flagship leadership development program, ‘FUEL’ that focuses on carving out the next line of business leaders through two-year immersive training of its most talented and top performing employees. To welcome the new batch and bid farewell to the graduating batch, an event was organized in Islamabad…
Alibaba.com holds Business Summit to bring Pakistani sellers onboard
Leading global B2B e-commerce marketplace, Alibaba.com held a Seller Summit; titled ‘Unlock Business Growth Code’ in Sialkot to bring Pakistani sellers aboard its platform, thereby helping them to access over 200 markets globally. The summit featured talks by representatives of Alibaba.com, local trade associations, senior government officials and a number of successful online sellers. Alibaba…
Pakistani American technology executives convene at NIC LUMS
In a bid to build stronger connections between tech diaspora in the US, and tech talent in Pakistan, Pakistani American and OPEN Seattle tech delegation, visited the National Incubation Center Lahore (NICL) at LUMS. The delegation comprised of technology executives from Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Educative, Leverify, and Data Science Dojo, looking to understand the growing entrepreneurial landscape in the country and pave the way for future collaboration. The guests were given…
Healthwire raises $3.3 million to fuel its “quality healthcare for all” vision
Healthwire, a health-tech startup and operator of one of the largest horizontally integrated ecosystem of healthcare service providers in Pakistan, has closed $3.3 Million in funding. The round drew participation from 47 Ventures, Habib Bank Limited, Dilsons Private Limited and angel investors from Silicon Valley. Healthwire was founded by Hamza Iqbal, a LUMS graduate, with…
SBP Introduces Shariah Compliant Liquidity Facilities for Islamic Banking Institutions
In line with State Bank’s strategic plan to improve Liquidity Management Framework for Islamic Banking Industry and enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy implementation, SBP has introduced Shariah Compliant Standing Ceiling Facility and Open Market Operations (injections) for Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs). As the size of the Islamic banking industry is increasing, SBP recognizes the…
WHO Warns of ‘very High’ Omicron Risk as Covid Surges Worldwide
GENEVA: Omicron still poses “very high” risk and could overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO warned on Wednesday, as the highly transmissible coronavirus variant fuelled record outbreaks in many countries. Case numbers have shot up 11 percent globally in the last week, forcing governments from China to Germany and France to find a difficult balance between…
Ziauddin University celebrate its 25 years by inviting alumni across the globe to Grand Alumni Reunion
The year 2021 marked the 25th Anniversary of Ziauddin University founded in 1996 by Dr. Asim Hussain and the family, who extended the legacy of their great grandfather, Sir Ziauddin Ahmad in Pakistan. On the auspicious occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Ziauddin Alumni from across the globe united from 18th to 25th December for…
Federal government extends free healthcare to Punjab province, Islamabad
PM witnesses agreement signing between federal and Punjab government and State Life Insurance Sehat Sahulat Program covers people living below poverty i.e. earning less then $2 a day ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an agreement between the federal government, the provincial government of Punjab and State Life Insurance to…
Meezan Bank partners with Pak Suzuki Motor to offer attractive financing benefits for middle-income customers
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited, have recently signed an MoU, offering attractive financing benefits to facilitate middle-income segment & young customers in availing Car Ijarah facility through Pak Suzuki One Window Solution. Mr. Arshad Majeed – Group Head Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank signed the MoU with…