SBP Enables Microfinance Account-holders to Invest in Government Securities
To provide greater opportunities for public to invest in government securities and in line with the objective of diversifying funding for this exclusive avenue, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken the following measures: Microfinance Banks (MFBs) have been permitted to offer Investor Portfolio of Securities (IPS) Accounts to their customers. Microfinance Bank (MFB) account…
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PTCL Group concludes Month-long campaign on Gender Equality
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) & Ufone celebrated International Women’s Day through a comprehensive month-long campaign to promote gender equality at workplace under the theme #BreakingTheBias. The campaign has been in line with the PTCL Group’s long-term commitment to women empowerment and participation across all fields. To reinforce the message, PTCL Group has been running…
US Consul General Inaugurates IHOP Lahore!
Riding the wave of its popularity in Karachi, Lahoris opened their arms (and stomachs) for the arrival of the International House of Pancakes (IHOP). IHOP-branded buses rolled through Lahore’s busy streets while banners dotting the skies called out to the city’s enthusiastic foodies. Gerry’s Group was pleased to welcome members of the U.S. Mission in…
Sania Maskatiya launches a brand new range of Modest Wear
Karachi: Multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya introduces a brand new range of Modest Wear. Launched under the fashion houses’ realm of diverse and inclusive fashion lines, Sania Maskatiya’s Modest features a chic capsule comprising of classic silhouettes, namely the kaftan and abayas, elegantly embellished and cut from pure fabrics. Perfect for special occasions, this…
SECP registers 2,349 new companies in February
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,349 new companies in February 2022, raising the total number of registered companies to 163,333. The accumulated capitalization (paid-up-capital) of newly incorporated companies is Rs2.2 billion. During February, foreign investment has been reported in 50 new companies. These companies have foreign investors from Afghanistan, Bahrain, Burma…
Majid Al Futtaim Commits to Cage-Free Eggs under New Animal Welfare Policy in a Regional First
• The Company’s new Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy is created with support from UK-based non-governmental organisation, The Humane League• As the first retailer in the region to adhere to the policy, Majid Al Futtaim Retail has set a commitment to only sell cage-free eggs across all its markets by 2032• Majid Al Futtaim…
Meezan Bank organizes interactive learning session on International Women’s Day
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank held a learning session titled ‘The Glorious Role of Women in Islam’ for the female staff members of the Bank on International Women’s Day at its Head Office, Karachi. Alimah Sobia Hasan, Co-founder and Director at Maryam Institute – a non-commercial, non-political educational institute for women dedicated…
realme Becomes the Fastest Growing 5G Smartphone Brand Globally
The 5G popularizer shows no signs of slowing down as it continues its takeover of the global smartphone market.As the youngest among the world’s top 6 smartphone brands, realme has emerged as the fastest growing smartphone brand globally for the first time. Its robust and sustained growth has allowed realme to land a spot in…
ADB appreciates govt measures for improving economy
The Bank re-affirmed it’s commitment to continue support for strengthening reform programs and implementation of country’s development agenda The Vice President Asian Development Bank (ADB), Shixin Chen here on Monday appreciated and supported the efforts made by the incumbent government in social and economic sectors for bringing improvement in country’s economy. During a meeting with…