SBP & PM’s Youth Programme deliberated to enhance youth Business Loan Scheme
State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Banks and other Microfinancing Institutes (MFIs), discussions centered around fortifying the framework of the Tier 1 of Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan Scheme.
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Shuja Asad bids a heartfelt bye to Khaie
In a heartfelt departure from the blockbuster drama ‘Khaie,’ that recently ended , rising star Shuja Asad bids farewell to his iconic role as Barlas Khan, expressing deep gratitude to his fans, producers, and fellow cast members.
National Saving’s increase profit rates on various saving certificates
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has increased the rates of return for its National Savings Certificates, marking amendments across different instruments from March 19th, 2024. The new increases were also applied to Bahbood Savings Certificates (BSC), Pensioners Benefit Account (PBA), and Shuhadas Family Welfare Account (SFWA), with each now yielding 15.60 %.
Onic & Careem sign MoU to forge strategic alliance
The MoU was signed by Omer Bin Tariq, Country Head, Onic Pakistan, and Imran Saleem, General Manager Ride Hailing, Careem Pakistan, in the presence of Hatem Bamatraf, President and Group CEO, PTCL & Ufone 4G. The ceremony marks the beginning of a collaborative journey between Onic and Careem that aims to combine expertise of both the brands to deliver innovatively enhanced customer experiences.
6 Pakistani companies participated in Game Developers Conference
As many as 6 dynamic Pakistani companies and a delegation of 30 delegates have participated in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 held in San Francisco, USA.
Zong 4G empowers users with All-New Notify-Me service
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading mobile network operator, is revolutionizing communication with the launch of its innovative Notify-Me service. This user-friendly service eliminates the frustration of unanswered calls due to an unavailable recipient.
SECP holds industry meeting-cum-webinar on RBC regime for insurance sector
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a session for the insurance industry participants to provide an overview of the Risk-Based Capital (RBC) regime and a walk-through of the recently disseminated RBC templates.
Telecom sector role vital for country’s economic uplift
President and Group CEO PTCL Hatem Bamatraf called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja in her office. Matters related to Telecom sector, 5G rollout, Right of Way (RoW) and fiberization were discussed in the meeting.
SECP issues advertisements, call centre management guidelines for digital lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued guidelines to NBFCs involved in digital lending to ensure best practices in advertisements and call centre management. The guidelines were designed to prioritize borrower protection and to prevent deceptive marketing and unethical call centre practices.
Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United – Jubilee Life – Safe Hands of the Match Award
Syed Rizwan Aziez, Head of Bancassurance, Jubilee Life Insurance presented the Safe Hands of the Match Award to Shadab Khan after the match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi. This moment of recognition came after the thrilling elimination clash between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, the last semi-final of HBL PSL Season 9 before the ultimate decider set to be played on Monday in Karachi.