Telenor Pakistan, EFU Life enhance customer protection with innovative insurance bundles
Telenor Pakistan and EFU Life have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce innovative life and health insurance solutions to the Telenor customer base.
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Pakistan, UAE sign MoU for promotion of date palm cultivation
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding here aimed at boosting agricultural innovation and research related to the development and promotion of various aspects of date palm cultivation and the allied industry.
Ufone 4G introduces data roaming bucket for Spain
Pakistani cellular company, Ufone 4G continues its legacy of fulfilling the evolving telecommunication needs of all customer segments by introducing an affordable international data roaming bucket for Spain to facilitate Pakistani delegates attending the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona later this month.
Mobilink Bank witnesses 72% revenue growth
Mobilink Bank achieved multiple financial milestones in 2023, solidifying its position in the banking industry. With a revenue of PKR 41,053 million, representing 72% growth from the previous year, the Bank’s performance underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation, particularly in its support for women and Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Pakistani food items exports set to cross $7 billion by year’s end: CEO, TDAP
Chief Executive Officer, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Muhammad Zubair Motiwala said that considering the ongoing trends, it was projected that Pakistani food items exports would cross $7 billion by the end of this financial year.
Zong 4G to promote urban farming/Agri-Tech in Pakistan
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunication organization Zong 4G, has collaborated with BaKhabar Kisan to facilitate seamless communication between the Farmers and Agri Experts to make informed and timely decisions, maximize yield and financial benefits to their livelihoods.
FBR revenue collections grew by 30% to Rs.5.1 trillion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs.5.150 trillion since July 2023 to mid of February 2024, showing growth of 30 percent.
Pakistan trade with China in Yuan to reaches 14%
Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the apex body considers China as one of the most important countries for Pakistan vis-à-vis diversifying and expanding its exports on an incrementally sustainable basis – as China is not only a neighboring and friendly country; but, also a huge market for potential Pakistani exports. He expressed his optimism on the trend where the Pakistani trade with China in Yuan has reached 14 percent in 2023; whereas, it was a mere 2 percent in 2018.
35th ‘Vision Eye Camp’ held to Bring Sight and Hope to almost 600 patients in Lahore and Karachi
Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the ‘Vision Eye Camp,’ in Karachi and Lahore. Organized through sponsorships from the Parwaaz Financial Services Limited, CITI Group, Hanananum Foundation, Lotte Akhtar Beverages (Pvt) Ltd, Haimont Group, and Galleria Design, the Camp aimed to treat 600 patients and perform 150 cataract surgeries.
SECP registered 2,651 new companies in Jan 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 2,651 new companies in January 2024, showing an increase of 10 percent compared to the corresponding period last year.