Banking Sector
Zindigi and Visa Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Payment Solutions
Zindigi and Visa Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Payment Solutions Visa’s extensive global presence in over 200 countries and territories, with over 4.2
Xalq Bank and ADB officers met Asif Riaz BOP
LAHORE ( Web News ) A high-level delegation from Xalq Bank along with representation from ADB, met with Asif Riaz (Group Head Consumer
Refund Rs 344,600 which was fraudulently transferred. President Alvi
President Arif Alvi directs bank to refund Rs 344,600 which was fraudulently transferred ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) President Dr Arif Alvi has
VISA and VRG sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
VISA and VRG sign Strategic Partnership Agreement KARACHI ( Web News ) The SPA brings together VISA the world’s leader in digital payments
Telecom
Urgent Reforms to Boost Investor Interest in Telecom Sector, Ceo VEON
VEON Group CEO Urges Urgent Reforms to Boost Investor Interest in Telecom Sector ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Chief Executive Officer of VEON Group,
VEON has been awarded the Crisis Response Award for its group
Award Acknowledges Jazz, JazzCash, and Mobilink Microfinance Bank’s Role in Ensuring Essential Connectivity and Relief Efforts for Pakistan’s Flood Victims ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) VEON, a global digital operator
Zong 4G and Knowledge Platform Launch “Zong Digital Scholars Program
Zong 4G and Knowledge Platform Launch “ZongDigital ScholarsProgram” to Empower Education in Pakistan ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications company, begins the execution of its collaboration
Pakistan is working to decrease CO2 equivalent emissions.
60% of Pakistanis willing to accept lower salary to work for sustainability focused organizations: GSMA Intelligence study 80% of consumers surveyed across 16 countries now view climate change as the
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
Pakistan All Set To Draw World’s Attention to Its Climate Resilience Agenda During COP28
Pakistan All Set To Draw World’s Attention to Its Climate Resilience Agenda During COP28 ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) In a concerted effort to address the urgent and escalating challenges posed by climate change, the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, in collaboration with the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), organized a High-Level Dialogue on “Pakistan’s Roadmap for COP 28 – Expectations & Goals.” This event served as a crucial platform for engaging with national and international stakeholders,
ICCI demands Auto City in the Capital to boost car showrooms business
ICCI demands Auto City in the Capital to boost car showrooms business ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A delegation of Motor and Importer Dealers
Justice (R) M. A. Miankhel appointed Chairman of the Competition Appellate Tribunal
Competition Appellate Tribunal Fully Functional with the Appointment of Justice (Retd) Miankhel as its Chairman ISLAMABAD, The Federal Government has appointed Justice (Retd) Mazhar Alam
Breaking News
Day-long extension of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed
Day-long extension of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed Video released by Hamas showed masked gunmen handing captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross. IDF spokesman Doron Spielman said troops would
Traders adopt honesty, fairness to grab space in global economy. President Alvi
President Dr Alvi asks traders to adopt honesty, fairness to grab space in global economy Dr Alvi said the promotion
India plot to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City
The government official was only described as “CC-1” in an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court that charged Nikhil Gupta,
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan’s candidature for party’s interim chairman
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan’s candidature for party’s interim chairman. He dispelled the impression of “minus-one formula” – a reference to
It is better that we hold party elections in which Imran Khan doesn’t contest. Ali Zafar
Confusion within PTI as party denies senior leader’s claim that Imran won’t run for party chairmanship. It is better than
Trial of judges who granted legal cover to Musharraf’s martial law.
chief justice remarked that he respected his fellow judge but “we should look at the past now.” “If a decision
Cipher Case, Special court orders Imran Khan’s open trial in jail.
Special court orders Imran Khan’s open trial in Cipher case ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Special Court (official secret) Judge
Broadband / Internet
ICCI calls for ecosystem to promote entrepreneurs and startups
ICCI calls for ecosystem to promote entrepreneurs and startups ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the government should take policy measures to create an ecosystem for entrepreneurship and startups that would help promote businesses and revive the economy. He said that Pakistan is a
Revolutionizing Tourism: StormFiber Unveils High-Speed Internet in SWAT
Revolutionizing Tourism: StormFiber Unveils High-Speed Internet in SWAT ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) StormFiber, a well-known fiber-broadband company has unveiled
We will ensure best possible facilities to the youth to raise IT exports. PM Shehbaz
Says govt devises a comprehensive strategy to increase exports & investments through the Special Investment Facilitation Council Addresses National Information
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
OPPO Find X6 Pro Takes Top Spot on DXOMARK Global Camera Rankings with Impressive 153 Score
LAHORE (WEB DESK) OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X6 Pro, has achieved a score of 153 on DXOMARK’s global smartphone camera ranking, making
Infinix today announced the launch of 260W All-Round Fast Charger
LAHORE (WEB DESK) Infinix today announced the launch of 260W All-Round Fast Charger and 110W Wireless All-Round FastCharger, alongside its transformative “All-Round FastCharge” solution that
Hot Selling vivo V25 5G and V25e: Treasured by People of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) Global leading smartphone brand, vivo has today expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love received for its latest V25 Series smartphones launched
Education
why the court is interfering into the affairs of the PMDC. CJ Qazi Farez Isa
In Pakistan, university is established in each & every building even there is no available building: CJP Qazi Faez Isa Says why the court is
AKU’s Brain and Mind Institute joins hands with Synapse to understanding mental health
AKU’s Brain and Mind Institute joins hands with Synapse – Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, NAPA and British Asian Trust to promote mental health positivity Synapse –
AKU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day 2023
AKU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day 2023 KARACHI ( Web News ) The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) celebrated World Teachers’ Day with
‘Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex’, The Complex will be a hub of research, innovation and intellectual exchange
Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS to herald a new era of research and learning LAHORE ( Web News ) LUMS hosted the groundbreaking ceremony
LUMS faculty showcases Project at the 78th UN General Assembly
LUMS faculty showcases Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded Project at the 78th UN General Assembly LAHORE ( Web News ) Dr. Maryam Mustafa, Director, Saida Waheed
IBA and AAA Associates come together to establish a Scholarship Endowment
Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and AAA Associates come together to establish a Scholarship Endowment ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) AAA Associates, a leading real
Health
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,
Fifth wave of Omicron variant of coronavirus was spreading rapidly in country: NCOC
Fifth wave of Omicron variant of coronavirus was spreading rapidly in country: NCOC ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC)
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca helps boost Pakistan’s vaccination programme
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca helps boost Pakistan’s vaccination programme, with over 8.6 million doses supplied during 2021 ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) AstraZeneca has delivered over
Cyber Security
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
RANGERS ARREST CYBER CRIMINAL FROM KARACHI’S ORANGI TOWN
KARACHI (WEB DESK) The Rangers technical team and the FIA cyber crime wing has arrested a most wanted accused involved in theft from bank accounts,
Technology
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet participating in Dubai Airshow 2023
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet & Super Mushshak aircraft participating in Dubai Airshow 2023 ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Air Force is poised for a resounding participation at the prestigious
Justice (retd) Arshad Hussain Shah sworn in as Caretaker CM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Justice (retd) Arshad Hussain Shah sworn in as Caretaker CM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor KP Haji Ghulam Ali administers oath to him during a ceremony held
Mis-selling of insurance policies was now a well-documented fact. President Alvi
President Alvi directs Federal Insurance Ombudsman to ensure conflict of interest disclosure before selling insurance policies ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) President Dr. Arif Alvi