KCCI, SAI urge KE to fully restore electricity to Site industries
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh and President Site Association of Industry (SAI) Mohammad Kamran Arbi, while expressing deep concerns over delays in restoration of electricity supply to industries in Site, stated that 07 days have passed so far since a fire incident occurred at Haroonabad Grid Station but K-Electric (KE) has failed to fully restore electricity supply to industries in site area, which has resulted in causing grave losses to industrialists.
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Experts call for use of AI solutions to enhance productivity
Speaking at the seminar “Emerging Trends in Social Science Studies” organized by the University of Karachi, AI expert Adnan Zaidi said the field of artificial intelligence will continue to explore new domains to assist human efforts in achieving productivity with maximum accuracy and efficiency in a short span of time; hence, utilizing it will give a competitive edge to its users on a long-term basis, whether it is industry or media.
PTA conducts quality of service survey in Sindh, Punjab, Baluchistan and KPK
Survey routes covered main roads, service roads, and various sectors, with 2,270 kilometers traveled per CMO over 60 days. Mobile handsets in auto-detect mode were used for voice calls, SMS, and mobile broadband/data sessions. The survey included 0.25 million mobile broadband tests, 45,000 calls and SMS tests, and 0.13 million Ookla speed tests using advanced QoS monitoring tools, ensuring compliance with NGMS licenses and the Cellular Mobile Network QoS Regulations 2021.
FPCCI calls for a growth-oriented budget 2024-25 for trade, industry
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) called for a growth-oriented budget 2024-25 for the trade and industry and also prioritized export-led growth.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – Act now to stop disability among affected patients
Ms. Hafsa Shamsie said that Roche was a company that prided itself on finding answers to the world’s most complex health issues and those where it saw the greatest unmet need. That is why Roche was not only committed to serving MS patients by bringing innovative treatments, but from 2017, Roche has run a Patient Support Program that has helped over 25,000 patients with free of cost treatment for a number of diseases including MS. But as the burden of disease grows no one company or entity can go it alone and the government coming forward to support MS patients and include them in public health funding was critical.
PSX Introduces Text-to-Speech Feature on its Website
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) proudly announces the launch of its new Text-toSpeech feature on its website, specifically tailored for the blogs and articles section. This audio enhancement aims to significantly improve accessibility and convenience for users browsing specific content available on PSX website.
Poland-Pakistan trade volume more than US$920 million: Polish Ambassador
The Ambassador of Republic of Poland Maciej Pisarski has informed that the overall trade volume between Poland and Pakistan has reached to more than US$920 million, of which Pakistan exported goods worth US$800 million due to GSP Plus arrangement which gives duty free access of Pakistani goods to Polish Market whereas Poland’s exports to Pakistan stood at US$128 million last year.
JazzCash introduces payment-via-link, simplifying business transactions
JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest fintech organisation, has unveiled Payment-via-Link, a feature set to simplify payments, particularly for small business owners.
CPEC a game-changer in strengthening Pakistan’s Economy
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain inaugurated the Rachna Industrial Park in Sheikhupura. Addressing the ceremony on the occasion, the federal minister highlighted the importance of economic zones in transforming economies around the world and leading nations towards prosperity. He emphasized that industrial development plays a significant role in shaping the economic landscape of the country.
realme demonstrates remarkable performance in Pakistan’s smartphone market in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, realme has demonstrated remarkable performance in Pakistan’s smartphone market, overtaking smartphone manufacturer Samsung in terms of sales. With a year-over-year growth of 519%, realme’s strategic innovations and customer-centric approaches are reshaping its market presence.