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.
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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.
Salaam Family Takaful Limited obtains license to operate as first ever digital only Islamic Life Insurance provider
The coveted license was handed over to Rizwan Hussain, MD and CEO of Salaam Family Takaful Limited by Akif Saeed, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in the presence of Salaam Family Takaful’s Shariah board, and their endorsement signified that the new organization with its operations and offerings were completely Shariah compliant.
Healthy lifestyle add years to life: British Medical Journal
Experts concluded that by adopting a healthy lifestyle, genetic disorders can be managed more effectively, potentially extending life expectancy by up to six years. Key lifestyle changes include getting sufficient sleep, regular exercise, eating healthy foods, and avoiding smoking and alcohol.
Easypaisa partners with IGI Life & IGI General to enhance insurance-based offerings
easypaisa, has signed an agreement with IGI Life and IGI General, laying the foundation for digital distribution of various insurance-based products, ensuring provision of ease and convenience to millions of Pakistanis.
Emirates Group Reports Best-Ever Financial Performance for 2023-24
The Emirates Group has announced its best-ever financial performance for the fiscal year 2023-24, reporting a record profit of AED 18.7 billion (US$ 5.1 billion), a 71% increase from the previous year. The Group’s revenue rose by 15% to AED 137.3 billion (US$ 37.4 billion), driven by strong customer demand across its various businesses. The year concluded with the Group holding its highest-ever cash balance of AED 47.1 billion (US$ 12.8 billion) and declaring a dividend of AED 4.0 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) to its owner, the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
High Commissioner urges business community to have duty free, quota free access to entire Africa via Mauritius
High Commissioner of Mauritius Rasidally Soobadar has urged the business community of Karachi to use Mauritius, which is ranked at 13th position in ease of doing business index, as a hub or gateway to access to 54 countries in the African Market.
Efforts underway to bring Ethiopia’s cargo services to Pakistan: Jemal Abdula
Ambassador of Ethiopia Jemal Beker Abdula, while referring to successful operations of Ethiopian Airlines which has been flying four times a week from Karachi, stated that keeping in view the enhanced people-to-people and business-to-business linkages between the two countries, efforts were being made to further expand flight operations of Ethiopian Airlines to daily basis from Karachi which would certainly be instrumental towards Pakistan’s Look & Engage Africa Policy by connecting Pakistan with over 70 destinations in Africa.
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful achieves Rs.156.3 turnover in 2023
The Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) announcing financial results for year 2023, informed that it achieved a turnover of Rs.16.30 billion while Shareholders Fund has posted Rs.156.30 million net profit after tax.