Pakistan offers immense opportunities for investment in diverse fields: Faisal Tirmizi
Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said that having more than 60% of its about 250 million population below the age of 30, Pakistan offered immense opportunities for investments in diverse fields.
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Emirates Airline’s supports local charity in Islamabad as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations
Emirates Airline has stepped up to support children in the local community by teaming up with SOS Children’s Village Islamabad. The airline collaborated with the charity organisation to provide much-needed blankets to the orphaned students and their caretakers.
Coach360 Launches EdTech Platform to Empower Youth
Coach360, a platform for mentoring and counseling young talent, has launched Skills360, one of the first privately owned EdTech institutes in Pakistan, focused on upskilling the country’s existing and upcoming workforce. It aims to empower Pakistan’s youth by providing it with essential IT skills for a secure financial future. The platform adopts a structured approach to career advancement, offering a simple yet impactful process starting with the selection of a course aligned with an individual’s career aspirations. Learning is facilitated by industry experts who impart relevant and current knowledge, followed by interactive assessments to test and refine acquired skills.
Spotify Fresh Finds artist Aashir Wajahat hits #1 on Spotify Pakistan’s Weekly Charts with ‘Sadqay’
Depicting the continuous emergence of fresh voices on the musical scene, Spotify revealed that Aashir Wajahat, the multitalented singer and composer as well as the Fresh Finds Pakistan artist for February, achieved a significant milestone with his latest track ‘Sadqay,’ claiming the coveted #1 position on Spotify Pakistan’s Weekly Charts.
Rare Diseases Need Government Attention
In recognition of Rare Disease Day, Roche Pakistan Limited held a panel discussion and press briefing to raise awareness about rare diseases in Pakistan, and to emphasize the unmet needs of patients especially when it comes to awareness, funding and government support. The panel comprised MD Roche Pakistan, Ms. Hafsa Shamsie, Roche’s Head of Medical, Dr. Yasir Adnan as well as paeds neurologist Dr. Raman Kumar and hematologist Dr. Munira Borhany and Dr. Saqib, Director Health Services, Health Department, Govt. of Sindh.
Ufone 4G provides free calls in Gwadar to help connect flood-affected families
As Gwadar faces a large-scale natural disaster caused by catastrophic rains and flash floods, Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G has announced free calls to help connect local families, and assist in swift execution of rescue and relief operation in the affected port city.
Stabilization measures contribute to positive economic outlook: Economic Report
The stabilization measures, encouraging business confidence coupled with exchange rate stability, contributed to a positive economic outlook for Pakistan amidst ongoing challenges, according to finance ministry’s economic outlook report.
Eating ultra-processed food can make you prone to 32 diseases: Study
Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase your risk of 32 diseases including cancer, heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, and even early death, according to a large study.
Mobilink Bank’s “Change to Sustain” program drives sustainability with PKR 2.5 Billion
Mobilink Bank, a leader in digital financial services, launched its sustainability program, “Change to Sustain,” signaling a step forward in its journey towards operational transformation and promoting environmental stewardship within the banking sector.
Karachi gateway terminal business community shocked at three-fold increase in charges
Mr. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, SVP FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community is in the state of shock and disbelief at three-fold increase in container terminal charges since Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL) has taken over the management of container terminal at Karachi Port’s East Wharf. Previously, charges were PKR. 150 per metric ton and they have been raised to PKR. 480 per metric ton, he added.