Banking Sector
Bank Alfalah Reports 23.5% Growth in Profit
Bank Alfalah Reports 23.5% Growth in Profit ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited, in its meeting
NADRA Signs e-Payment Gateway Agreement with BOP
NADRA Signs e-Payment Gateway Agreement with BOP to Facilitate Digital Payment for Services LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA)
Fatima Fertilizer and ZTBL Sign Industry-First MOU
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and ZTBL Sign Industry-First MOU to Enhance Financial Access for Smallholder Farmers ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Fatima Fertilizer
The State Bank of Pakistan will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day
KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19, 2024. The event
Telecom
PTCL Group Reports 15% YoY revenue growth
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the country, has announced its financial results
PTCL Launches Pakistan’s First 800G Wavelength Division Multiplexing System
PTCL Group Launches Pakistan’s First 800G Wavelength Division Multiplexing System in Partnership with Huawei ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) PTCL Group, Pakistan’s top integrated ICT provider, has achieved a major
Telenor Pakistan Organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Session
Telenor Pakistan Organizes Breast Cancer Awareness Session, Urging Early Screening and Proactive Measures ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Shifa Foundation, organized a Breast Cancer Awareness
Mobilink Bank’s Invisible Heirs campaign bags Digital Nations Video Creativity Award
Mobilink Bank’s Invisible Heirs campaign bags Digital Nations Video Creativity Award at M360 APAC ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has achieved a significant
Company News
Nokia introduces Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator to help Enterprises
Nokia introduces Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator to help Enterprises reduce environmental footprint and improve worker safety The Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator quantifies private wireless networks-enabled industrial use cases’ environmental and social handprint, allowing businesses to identify opportunities to achieve tangible
FARGO HDP5000e. Setting a New Standard for Retransfer Card Printing
HID Launches the FARGO HDP5000e in Pakistan — Setting a New Standard for Retransfer Card Printing New & enhanced features,
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
Commerce and Industry
ICCI to Nurture Business-Academia Ties for Nation Building: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi
ICCI to Nurture Business-Academia Ties for Nation Building: Nasir Mansoor Qureshi ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), emphasized the Chamber’s commitment to nation-building by fostering academia-business linkages. Addressing a visiting student delegation of Metropolitan International United College (MIUC) headed by its Principal Nadia Sultan, he stressed that higher educational institutions must go beyond degree awards and equip graduates with comprehensive training for entrepreneurial success. To empower youth, we need to
FPCCI President visits ICCI: Country’s economy heads on right direction
FPCCI President visits ICCI: Says Country’s economy heads on right direction ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
The Pakistan Auto Parts Show 2024 at Lahore International Expo Center
The Pakistan Auto Parts Show 2024 at Lahore International Expo Center LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) The Pakistan Auto Parts Show (PAPS) 2024 is set
Breaking News
A parliamentary committee has been formed to appoint a new Chief Justice
A special parliamentary committee has been formed to appoint a new Chief Justice ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has formed a special parliamentary committee for
Form 47, Parliament have the right to amend the constitution? Hafiz Naeem
It is unfortunate that Mufti Mahmood’s son and grandson, along with Bhutto’s grandson and son-in-law, have violated the spirit of
Senate passes 26th Amendment Bill 2024 with 65 members voting in favor
Senate of Pakistan passes 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024 with 65 members voting in favor of the amendment, while four members
26th Amendments. PTI decided to boycott voting process in NA & Senate
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf decides to boycott voting process in the NA & Senate concerning the 26th Constitutional Amendments. PTI’s political committee
Turkish President Recap Tayyip Erdogan to take lead on Palestine. Mushahid Sayed
Palestine Conference in Ankara: Mushahid Hussain Sayed proposes 3-point Action Plan Urges Turkish President Recap Tayyip Erdogan to take lead
Consensus on constitutional amendments expected after PTI input by Sunday: Fazl
We have no major grievances with the government on this issue now, says JUI-F chief in joint presser with Bilawal.
Emir Jamaat. Completely rejects the 26th constitutional amendment.
No alteration should be done with the constitution till the appointment of new chief justice of Pakistan: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman.
Broadband / Internet
IT exports surges to US$ 876 million in 1st quarter of FY 2024-25: Shaza Fatima
IT exports surges to US$ 876 million in 1st quarter of FY 2024-25: Shaza Fatima Khawaja ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) IT export remittances in Pakistan have experienced a significant increase of 33.54%, reaching US$ 876 million during the first three months of FY 2024-25 (July to September), compared to US$ 656 million in the same
Pakistani startups have raised over USD 365 million in the last two years
CEO Devsinc Usman Asif Drives IT Vision for Pakistan in Key Talks with UAE Ambassador at GITEX 2024 ISLAMABAD (
Pakistani Tech Companies Shine at Singapore Tech Week under Tech Destination Pakistan
Pakistani Tech Companies Shine at Singapore Tech Week under Tech Destination Pakistan KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistani companies exporting
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
Education Fair, Showcase Top Malaysian Universities in Islamabad
Study in Malaysia Education Fair in Pakistan to Showcase Top Malaysian Universities in Islamabad ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The highly anticipated Study in Malaysia
University of Saudi Arabia announces paid internships for 2024
King Abdullah University of Saudi Arabia announces paid internships for 2024 KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) promotes collaboration across a wide array of scientific
93 Pakistanis gets fully funded Chevening & Commonwealth scholarships
93 Pakistanis heading to UK on fully funded Chevening & Commonwealth scholarships British HC Jane Marriott says the Chevening programme helps develop a new generation
HEC announces Undergraduate scholarships for GB students
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications from the students of Gilgit-Baltistan who intend to pursue undergraduate studies (4/5
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)
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
POS Fees Collected Amount to 647.3 Million Rupees, Senate Finance Committee
POS Fees Collected Amount to 647.3 Million Rupees, Senate Finance Committee Briefed ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Finance and Revenue Standing Committee was informed that a total of 647.3 million rupees have been collected in POS fees, of which 309.3 million rupees were used for employee welfare. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) informed
SI Global Signs Partnership with Global Tech Company ProDevice
SI Global Signs Partnership with Global Tech Company ProDevice KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) SI Global Solutions, a leading Pakistani system integration and IT company, has signed a strategic agreement with the global tech firm,
TCL’S Position at the forefront of innovative display technology
OUTSTANDING ACCOLADES SOLIDIFY TCL’S POSITION AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATIVE DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) TCL Pakistan’s No 1 LED TV brand and top one 98-inch TV brand, today announces exceptional honors obtained at
Reporter Diary
“Theater Camp” (2023) is a mockumentary-style comedy film
KARACHI ( STAFF REPORTER ) “Theater Camp” (2023) is a mockumentary-style comedy film that has quickly become a favorite for fans of witty humor and heartwarming stories. Directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman, the movie captures the zany world of summer theater camps, where young aspiring performers and their eccentric teachers come together to put on theatrical productions. Set at the fictional AdirondACTS theater camp, the film provides a satirical but affectionate look at the world of theater, filled with hilarious situations and endearing characters. Plot Summary The story follows the journey of AdirondACTS,