Banking Sector
Zindigi and SBP Drive Digital Evolution with Raast P2M
Zindigi and State Bank of Pakistan Drive Digital Evolution with Raast P2M LAHORE ( Web News ) Zindigi aligning seamlessly with the strategic
CCP Authorizes Acquisition of Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company
CCP Authorizes Acquisition of Pakistani Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved
The Sukuk is now officially listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Successful Completion of Initial Public Offering & Listing of BankIslami Ehad Sukuk II. LAHORE ( Web News ) BankIslami is pleased to announce
Mobilink Bank has empowered over 18,000 women
Mobilink Bank and BizBpartner to drive financial inclusion, empowering women micro-entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Mobilink Bank partnered with BizB, a leading
Telecom
The US House of Representatives ban Tik Tok by a majority
The US House of Representatives passed the bill to ban Tik Tok by a majority 352 members voted in favor and only 65 against. TikTok’s
Twitter shut down, IHC has sought a detailed response from PTA
Twitter shut down, Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed response from PTA We also object to the admissibility of this application, advocate PTA Whoever did but one social media
Huawei & Ufone 4G win prestigious GSMA Global Mobile Award
Huawei & Ufone 4G win prestigious GSMA Global Mobile (GLOMO) Award ‘Best Mobile Innovation for Emerging Markets’ for revolutionizing Microwave Network. ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Ufone 4G& Huawei won
PTCL Group steps up delivering clean drinking water in Gwadar
PTCL Group steps up as Gwadar battles floods, delivering clean drinking water Quetta ( Web News ) In response to the devastating floods sweeping through Gwadar, Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and
Company News
Wavetec Appointed as Channel Partner by NCR
KARACHI ( Web News ) Wavetec, a leading technology company, has been appointed as the Channel Partner in Pakistan of NCR, top provider of banking & self-service solutions globally. With a legacy of over three decades in delivering innovative solutions
MoU between OGDCL and PARCO – New Ventures and Energy Transaction
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and PARCO ink MOU for new projects, as part of
Emirates to offer daily flights to Toronto from 20 April
Emirates to offer daily flights to Toronto from 20 April KARACHI ( Web News ) Following the breakthrough expanded air
Commerce and Industry
The forthcoming budget to make it business-friendly. ICCI
The government must start deliberations with business leaders regarding the next budget: Ahsan Zafar Bakhthawari ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has called upon the Government to immediately initiate deliberations with the business leaders in connection with the forthcoming budget to make it business-friendly. In a statement, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said that owing to the existing high inflation rate, the trade deficit is on the rise and the hardships of
SECP notifies amendments to Corporate Restructuring Companies Rules, 2019
SECP notifies amendments to Corporate Restructuring Companies Rules, 2019 The subject Rules have been amended in consultations with the SBP, International Finance Corporation & public
CCP warns influencers & endoresers against deceptive marketing practices.
CCP WARNS INFLUENCERS & ENDORSERS AGAINST DECEPTIVE MARKETING PRACTICES ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) In light of recent trends and consumer behaviours, the Competition Commission
Breaking News
Pakistan carries out operation against terrorist inside Afghanistan:
Pakistan carries out operation against terrorist sanctuaries of TTP in the border regions inside Afghanistan: FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says terrorist groups like TTP are a collective threat
The proposals for the provincial budget 2023-24 were presented
The proposals for the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 were presented to the Punjab Assembly The budget size
Despite the economic crisis, Pakistan Army is still threat to India, General Anil
Despite the economic crisis, the Pakistan Army is still strong and a threat to India, General Anil Chauhan The situation
Pakistan, IMF to ink SLA on last day of talks for $1.1b loan tranche
Pakistan, IMF to ink SLA on last day of talks for $1.1b loan tranche Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to visit
The whole nation stands in solidarity with our Armed Forces. Zardari
Funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed & Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar Shahed offered at Chaklala Garrison Rawalpindi:
PTI finalizes candidates for senate elections with the approval of IKhan
PTI finalizes candidates for senate elections with the approval of Imran Khan ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Assured the IMF that electricity will be more expensive.
The government has assured the IMF that electricity will be more expensive. Electricity prices are expected to increase further from
Broadband / Internet
Systems Limited graced with 3 accolades at IT & ITES Export Awards
Systems Limited graced with 3 accolades at IT & ITES Export Awards 2024 by PSEB ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Systems Limited, Pakistan’s premier IT services provider bagged 3 recognitions in the platinum category, namely Top IT &ITeS Exporters of 2024, Top IT Consultancy Services Providers, and Top BPO Services at the IT & ITES
SCO’s Software Technology Park Ignites Innovation, Collaboration & Prosperity
SCO’s Software Technology Park (STP) Ignites Innovation, Collaboration & Prosperity RAWALPINDI ( Web News ) Mirpur, the heart of Azad
Anti-Hezbollah messages replace screens at Beirut airport in cyberattack
Anti-Hezbollah message showing on a terminal screen in Beirut airport after it came under cyberattack on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
International News
Saudi Arabia calls for separate Palestinian state, rejects Israeli self-defense claim
Saudi Arabia calls for separate Palestinian state, rejects Israeli self-defense claim. New York ( Web News ) Saudi Arabia calls for the creation of an independent Palestinian state to protect the rights of the Palestinian people, the
Relatives of hostages held by Hamas storm parliament
Relatives of Israelis who have been held hostage by Hamas militants storm a parliamentary committee session demanding that the lawmakers do more to try to free their loved ones, in Jerusalem. Relatives of hostages held
Houthi-fired missile strikes a US-owned vessel off Yemen in Gulf of Aden
Houthi-fired missile strikes a US-owned vessel off Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions JERUSALEM ( Web News ) A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a U.S.-owned ship Monday just off the
Social Media
Social Champ is ensuring that its success has a positive impact on society.
LAHORE ( Web News ) Social Champ, the Martech startup providing social media management solutions, is breaking new ground in corporate social responsibility and setting
60% people spent at least one hour using WhatsApp in past few days: Gallup & Gilani Pakistan
60% people spent at least one hour using WhatsApp in past few days: Gallup & Gilani Pakistan ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) According to a
There are certain things on social media that need to be controlled: Rana Sanaullah
There are certain things on social media that need to be controlled: Rana Sanaullah Decides to consult journalists, stakeholders on social media amendment ISLAMABAD (
Handsets & Gadgets
Education
AKU hosts math games’ showcase by female educators to out-of-school girls
AKU hosts math games’ showcase by female educators to out-of-school girls KARACHI ( Web News ) The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED)
Global Entrepreneurship Conference at LUMS Fosters Innovation and Collaboration
Global Entrepreneurship Conference at LUMS Fosters Innovation and Collaboration LAHORE ( Web News ) LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) partnered with IDEA Lab at the
The government should stop hike in medical colleges fees. PMA
The government should stop medical colleges across the country from increasing fees and collect fees and other charges from students as per the session starting
CIMPA School at LUMS – Fostering a global community for mathematical excellence
CIMPA School at LUMS – Fostering a global community for mathematical excellence LAHORE ( Web News ) The Department of Mathematics at LUMS has been
Convocation Caps a Historic Year for the Aga Khan University
Convocation Caps a Historic Year for the Aga Khan University KARACHI ( Web News ) More than 730 students in four countries graduated from the
Workshop on “Curriculum Development through Outcome Based Education and CDIO”
Workshop on “Curriculum Development through Outcome Based Education and CDIO” ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) National and International speakers of an International workshop at International
Health
Aga Khan University has received a$1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap
Aga Khan University Receives $1.5 Million Boost to Revolutionize Treatment of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease KARACHI ( Web News ) Aga Khan University has
Digital Healthcare Solutions: EFU Health and Sehat Kahani’s Collaboration
Digital Healthcare Solutions: EFU Health and Sehat Kahani’s Collaboration KARACHI ( Web News ) SehatKahani, Pakistan’s leading digital healthcare platform, is forging a strategic alliance
More Than 6 Million People Have Now Died With Covid
More Than 6 Million People Have Now Died With Covid LONDON ( Web News ) The global death toll from Covid-19 passed 6 million Monday,
Cyber Security
European countries agree on rules to protect smart devices from cyber threats
European countries agree on rules to protect smart devices from cyber threats BRUSSELS ( Web News ) EU countries and EU lawmakers on Thursday agreed
Dynamic laws and policies a must to cope with cyber-attacks: experts
Dynamic laws and policies a must to cope with cyber-attacks: experts ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Over the years, Pakistan has survived numerous cyber-attacks from
Banking malware threats surging as mobile banking increases – Nokia Report
Banking malware threats surging as mobile banking increases – Nokia Threat Intelligence Report Espoo, Finland ( Web News ) The Nokia 2021 Threat Intelligence Report announced today shows that banking malware threats are sharply increasing as cyber criminals target
Hackers Damage Pakistan’s Tax Data By Disrupting FBR Record
FBR experts are retrieving data and working with Microsoft to restore tax-record and online servicess ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Website and online services of
Technology
Infinix X5 LED TV series, Prosper into a Fascinating World of Entertainment
Infinix X5 LED TV series, Prosper into a Fascinating World of Entertainment LAHORE ( Web News ) The future of LED TV has now reached Pakistan, where an unmatched filmic experience coupled with an acoustic ecstasy will push the tech-savvy communities into a fascinating world of entertainment. Infinix X5 TV series featuring A 55-inch display,
ICCI and IPO discuss joining hands in sensitizing the business community about IPRs
ICCI and IPO discuss joining hands in sensitizing the business community about IPRs ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Farukh Amil, Chairman, the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and
EMS system couldn’t perform well on the polling day. Dr. Goodluck
Commonwealth Observer Group head says a major party was deprived of its election symbol which created problems for the ‘illiterate’ voters Dr. Goodluck Jonathan appreciates the performance of the Election Commission of Pakistan ISLAMABAD (