Banking Sector
Mobilink Bank upgrades treasury operations with AutoSoft Dynamics
Mobilink Bank upgrades treasury operations with AutoSoft Dynamics for enhanced efficiency ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank,
Jahanzeb Khan as New President & CEO Telenor Microfinance Bank
Telenor Microfinance Bank Announces Jahanzeb Khan as New President & CEO After a thorough and wide-ranging selection process, the Board is delighted to
Bank Alfalah Welcomes the 10th Batch of Management Trainee Program
Bank Alfalah Welcomes the 10th Batch of Management Trainee Program ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan
Telenor Microfinance Bank Awarded PCI DSS Certification
Telenor Microfinance Bank Awarded PCI DSS Certification, for excellence in Cardholder Data Security LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator
Telecom
Jazz Secures Landmark Credit Facility to Enhance 4G Network
Jazz Secures Landmark Credit Facility to Enhance 4G Network and Promote Digital Inclusion Nationwide Worth Up To PKR 75 Billion, This is the Largest Long-Term
Telenor Launches Startup Mentors’ Network to Empower Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Telenor Pakistan Launches Startup Mentors’ Network to Empower Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Telenor Pakistan, a frontrunner in providing telecommunication services and digital solutions across the country, proudly
easypaisa Revolutionizes Borrowing with “easycash” digital loan
easypaisa Revolutionizes Borrowing with “easycash” digital loan ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Reaffirming its dedication to delivering seamless digital financial services to all Pakistanis, easypaisa is offering “easycash”, a digital
PTCL has signed formal loan agreements with an IFC
PTCL advances Telenor Pakistan acquisition by signing financing agreements with IFC-led consortium PTCL Group, which inspires the Group’s commitment to excellence in both customer experience and services delivery. KARACHI+ ISLAMABAD
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 growing frustration among businessmen could lead to rapid capital flight. ICCI
Business community must be part of Govt’s decision-making: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has urged the government to engage in dialogue with the business community to address their pressing concerns and provide extensive relief measures to prevent a complete economic collapse. In a statement issued on Thursday, Bakhtawari warned that the growing frustration among businessmen, traders, and exporters could lead to rapid capital flight, as
CCP Penalty Decision Upheld in Battery Makers Deceptive Marketing Case
CCP Penalty Decision Upheld in Battery Makers Deceptive Marketing Case ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has unanimously upheld the level
FPCCI Explores Sister City Partnership Between Islamabad and Washington D.C.
FPCCI Explores Sister City Partnership Between Islamabad and Washington D.C. Such ties can promote close cultural, economic and social relations: Malik Sohail Hussain A Proposal
Breaking News
Pakistan FO rejects Indian PM’s anti-Pakistan comments
Pakistan FO rejects Indian PM’s anti-Pakistan comments. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan rejected on Friday Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments made in Ladakh earlier in the day and
PTI calls off protest as Red Zone sealed
PTI calls off protest as Red Zone sealed The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called off its protests planned for Friday while authorities
Jamaat-e-Islami granted conditional permission to continue sit-in for 2 to 3 days
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Naeemur Rehman stated on Friday that the party would not end its sit-in until the demands RAWALPINDI
Pakistan’s finance minister in Beijing to seek debt relief, say sources
Pakistan’s finance minister in Beijing to seek debt relief, say sources Minister to discuss reprofiling of $15 billion energy sector
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation in IT and cybersecurity
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation in IT and cybersecurity Pakistan’s IT minister urges Saudi envoy to facilitate Pakistani
Govt postpones decision on PTI ban in cabinet meeting
FEDERAL CABINA. Govt postpones decision on PTI ban in cabinet meeting The ruling alliance has also decided to challenge the
Ex-PM Khan refuses to undergo polygraph, voice matching tests
Ex-PM Khan refuses to undergo polygraph, voice matching tests DSP Javed Asif then appealed to Khan, assuring him that police
Broadband / Internet
Pakistan’s Largest Data Hackathon, Jazz Digital Squad, Ends on a High Note
Pakistan’s Largest Data Hackathon, Jazz Digital Squad, Ends on a High Note ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan’s largest Data Hackathon, the Jazz Digital Squad, has concluded with a grand finale in Islamabad. This pioneering initiative, led by Jazz, the country’s leading digital operator, invited university students nationwide to get creative and visualize key insights
Telenor established the cybersecurity company Telenor Cyberdefence.
FORNEBU ( WEB NEWS ) In June, Telenor established the cybersecurity company Telenor Cyberdefence. Now, Telenor Cyberdefence is acquiring Combitech
Full support to the Chinese for establishing a four-tier data center. Chaireman CDA
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa Saturday said that the authority would provide
International News
Israel’s settlement policy in occupied territories violates international law. UN Court
Top UN court says Israel’s settlement policy in occupied territories violates international law The ruling is expected to have more effect on international opinion than it will on Israeli policies Israel has built over 100
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
Social Media
“At Meta, we want people to have safe, positive experiences online. Dr. Priyanka Bhalla
Meta Drives Conversations on Responsible Content Creation with the Pakistani Facebook Community ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Meta has collaborated with Ali Gul Pir –
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
Education
HEC Introduces New Selection Criteria For Scholarships, MPhil And PhD Programs
HEC Introduces New Selection Criteria For Scholarships, MPhil And PhD Programs ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Higher education commission (HEC), a statutory body established
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
Health
Unlocking the Secrets to Radiant Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Unlocking the Secrets to Radiant Health: A Comprehensive Guide In today’s fast-paced world, achieving and maintaining radiant health is more crucial than ever. With countless
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
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
Jinnah House attack case, verdict on PTI founder’s interim bail reserved.
Jinnah House attack case, verdict on PTI founder’s interim bail reserved, to be heard on July 9 I heard my client is going on a hunger strike because he is not getting justice, lawyer founder PTI It is written in the case that a conspiracy was hatched in a zoom meeting in Zaman Park, answer
Tribal leaders declared Azm-e-Istehkam as “No Stability”
PESHAWAR ( WEB NEWS ) The head of a prominent religious party in Pakistan, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, on Thursday chaired a meeting of tribal elders in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, after which he refused
Pakistan launches its first lunar orbit mission ICUBE-Q
Pakistan launches its first lunar orbit mission ICUBE-Q President Zardari, PM Shehbaz felicitate the entire nation on the successful launch of first lunar orbit mission ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan on Friday launched its