Easypaisa launches QR SoundBox to revolutionize Digital Payments landscape
Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has launched the QR SoundBox, a portable device for payment alerts and notifications, to revolutionize digital financial services in Pakistan.
Adil Aziz
State Bank declared three days holidays for banks
The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed from 10th to 12th April, 2024 (Wednesday to Friday)
being public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Editor
Unregistered retailers, sellers must register by April 30: FBR
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Spokesperson said that all unregistered wholesalers, retailers, dealers and all shopkeepers must register by 30 April 2024 under Trader Friendly Scheme.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan committed to boost trade, working on to finalization of PTA
Pakistan and Azerbaijan aimed to boost economic and trade ties by seeking finalization of a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to increase the bilateral trade between both of countries.
Minister for Power Assures Support for Textile Sector Growth Amid Export Concerns
Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan, engaged in a dialogue with a delegation from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). During this meeting, APTMA officials expressed their concerns regarding the dwindling exports within the textile sector, which has led to rising issues like unemployment and poverty.
National Insurance Company Limited selects PTCL to expedite the Digital Transformation journey
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and National Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement for provision of Smart Cloud Services bundled with allied licenses.
CCP issues show cause notices to fertilizer firms
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) issued Show Cause Notices to the Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) and six leading fertilizer companies for allegedly fixing urea prices, a prima facie violation of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010.
JazzCash launches Islamic savings with highest daily halal profits
JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest fintech organisation, has launched its Islamic savings product with the highest daily halal profit rates.
MAJU hosts a seminar on IMF Program
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU) recently hosted a seminar on Pakistan’s economic situation and the latest agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the campus.
Speaking at a seminar, Director at the Center for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF)-IBA Ahmed Siddiqui underscored the crucial role of the IMF in stabilizing the country’s current account and the option of utilizing the international lender’s Islamic financing program.
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.
Mehfooz