PMEX striving to automate, digitize country’s commodity market
The Chief of business of Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) Zaki Ur Rehman said that PMEX is striving to automate and digitize the commodity market and also working on future markets to promote innovation and competitiveness in the country’s economy.
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PIA’s first Hajj flight from Sialkot departs for Saudi Arabia
The 1st Hajj flight (PK-717) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with 301 intending pilgrims on board left for holy land Saudi Arabia from Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL).
SECP unveils a comprehensive framework for digital lenders to launch innovative products
The revised framework introduces a host of new product verticals tailored to meet the evolving needs of borrowers and further strengthening the cyber security standards. Noteworthy among these innovations are the introduction of Embedded Lending through APIs, Buy Now Pay Later services, and Employer Integrated Earned Wage Access.
Meezan Bank Achieves Milestone as Pakistan’s First PCI 3DS Certified Bank
Meezan Bank has been certified by Risk Associates as the first bank in Pakistan to meet the PCI 3DS (Payment Card Industry Three Domain Secure) standard. This certification marks a significant step in enhancing secure online transactions and data protection within the country’s banking sector.
Govt drop down the prices of Petroleum products
The government announced a reduction in the price of petrol by Rs 15.39 and high speed diesel by Rs 7.88 per liter. The new price of Petrol is Rs 273.10 and the price of high speed diesel is Rs 274.08 per liter.
Dellsons Group signs partnership with UAE-based NymCard to promote fintech innovation
Pakistan’s financial consultancy firm, Dellsons Associates (Pvt) Ltd, has signed a strategic partnership with NymCard, a leading embedded finance solutions provider in MENAP, to promote innovation in the fintech landscape and empower businesses across the Middle East and Pakistan.
PTCL launches SHOQ TV Box to revolutionize television viewing experience
Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL has launched SHOQ TV Box powered by Android TV by Google, to revolutionize the TV viewing experience and is poised to raise the bar in news and entertainment offering.
Sameen Khawaja and REHMA featured as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors
The amplification of women artists from the local music scene continues as Spotify announced Sameen Khawaja and REHMA as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors for April and May respectively. As part of Spotify’s ongoing program that brings to light some of the most aspiring female voices from the country, REHMA’s song, “HYPNOTIC”, will be prominently featured on the EQUAL Pakistan playlist throughout this month.
Sindh Govt plans to establish new industrial zones
The Sindh Government is planning to establish new industrial zones across the province, mainly in Karachi, under a new industrialization policy to attract local and foreign investors and businessmen to boost up economic activities across the province.
PTCL’s ‘Flash Fiber’ Reaches 500,000 User Milestone, Reflecting Rapid Growth
Pakistan’s fastest Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) service, PTCL’s Flash Fiber has demonstrated swift growth to reach the milestone of 500,000 customers nationwide. The service revolutionizes internet connectivity in Pakistan, besides offering a host of integrated ICT services to transform the experience of its customers.