Banking Sector
First ever ‘Bankers Cup Cricket Tournament’ to begin at Naya Nazimabad in Ramadan
KARACHI (WEB DESK) For the first time in the cricket history of Pakistan, major commercial banks will be participating in a cricket tournament
Mastercard partner Digitt+ will bring Mastercard Community Pass to Pakistan
Mastercard to partner with Digitt+ to promote financial inclusion in Pakistan’s agricultural sector New collaboration will bring Mastercard Community Pass to Pakistan KARACHI
Meezan Bank & Fieldfisher Capital join hands to extend Islamic Finance Advisory
KARACHI (WEB DESK) Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fieldfisher Capital LLP (FFC) –
Chairman paid tribute to women’s banking services and performance in wonderful words.
MUZAFFARABAD ( Web News ) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a function was organized by Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir,
Telecom
Ericsson and MediaTek expand 5G deployment options for CSPs with flexible Carrier Aggregation solution
KARACHI (WEB DESK) Ericsson and MediaTek have successfully merged four channels – one FDD (frequency division duplex) and three TDD (time division duplex)– to deliver
Jazz invested PKR 52 billion to expand & upgrade its network in FY22
Despite macroeconomic challenges, Jazz invested PKR 52 billion to expand & upgrade its network in FY22 ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Despite a 24.3% YoY growth in overall revenues in
Delegation from 36th Mid-Career Management Course Visits PTA
Delegation from 36th Mid-Career Management Course Visits PTA ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A delegation of officers and faculty members from the 36th Mid-Career Management Course organized by National Institute
TikTok: UK ministers banned from using Chinese-owned app on government phones
TikTok: UK ministers banned from using Chinese-owned app on government phones LONDON ( Web News ) British government ministers have been banned from using Chinese-owned social media app TikTok on
Company News
Ufone 4G, ConnectHear join hands to enable easy accessibility for the Deaf
Ufone 4G, ConnectHear join hands to enable easy accessibility for the Deaf Community in Pakistan ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistani cellular company, Ufone 4G and ConnectHear, a social enterprise aiming to enable and empower persons with disabilities, have collaborated
PUBG Mobile Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
PUBG MOBILE’s new Version 2.5 Update brings: The unveiling of PUBG MOBILE’s brand new build mode, where players will be
Meta plans to cut its workforce by another 10,000 people
KARACHI ( Web News ) Meta plans to cut its workforce by another 10,000 people and withdraw around 5,000 open
Commerce and Industry
ICCI demands cut in SBP interest rate to revive economic activities
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has that the 20 percent benchmark interest rate in Pakistan is highest in the Asia, which is a major hurdle in promoting trade and industrial activities in the country and urged that the SBP should make significant cut in interest rate to revive the businesses and economy. He said that the interest rate in China is 3.65%, Bangladesh 6%, India 6.5% but in Pakistan it is
Police and ICCI to together to further improve security in the Capital
Police and ICCI to together to further improve security in the Capital ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce
‘ACCAs certainly have the potential to change and rebuild the economy. President Dr. Alvi
ACCA welcomes newly qualified members in Pakistan LAHORE ( Web News ) ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) gave an extravagant welcome to the
Breaking News
Qureshi questions Ishaq Dar’s statement on nuclear weapons in the Senate
Qureshi questions Ishaq Dar’s statement on nuclear weapons in the Senate ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday questioned Finance Minister
Law of the jungle is prevailing in Pakistan. Imran Khan
Nation could not be controlled through force anymore as it had gained ‘consciousness’: Imran Khan Says law of the jungle
Establishment right now somehow feels threatened by me: Imran Khan
Establishment right now somehow feels threatened by me: Imran Khan Says Zaman park operation was not done to make me
Police arrest PTI workers, uproot camps in raid at Imran Khan’s Zaman Park home
Police arrest PTI workers, uproot camps in raid at Imran Khan’s Zaman Park home LAHORE ( Web News) Police claimed
Khan, denies corruption allegations, calling them politically motivated.
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Khan Makes Court Appearance Amid Clashes Between His Supporters and Police ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistani riot
LHC has approved protective bail of PTI chief Imran Khan in nine cases
LHC has approved protective bail of former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in nine cases. CJ IHC
Mobilized for five to six billion dollar financing from Pakistan’s friendly countries
Mobilized for five to six billion dollar financing from Pakistan’s friendly countries Steps to early finalize staff level agreement with
Broadband / Internet
Gamer Pakistan announces MoU’s for university sports commercialization
Gamer Pakistan and Elite Sports Pakistan announce 100th and 101st University Sports Commercialization Memorandums of Understanding Henderson, NV and Karachi ( Web News ) Gamer Pakistan today announced that affiliate company Elite Sports Pakistan has signed its 100th university sports Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Usman Institute of Technology University Karachi and 101st MoU with Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence Summit concluded in Islamabad
Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence Summit concluded in Islamabad ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) 10 Pearls, a leading end-to-end digital services company, hosted
ICCI for focusing on IT industry to increase its exports up to $ 10 billion
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The rapid adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is very important for better socio-economic
Social Media
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 (
TikTok Now introduces more ways to create and connect
ISLAMABAD (WEB NEWS) TikTok expands suite of creation tools as they continue to foster authentic and real-time connections TikTok Now is a daily photo and
Handsets & Gadgets
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
TECNO Launched the First-Ever Color Changing Camon 19 Pro Mondrian in Pakistan
LAHORE (WEB NEWS) TECNO Mobile – the leading smartphone manufacturer announces the launch of its newest multi-color-changing smartphone CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian in Pakistan. To catch
Education
IIUI PRESIDENT HOLDS MEETING WITH DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, held an interactive meeting with the differently abled male and female
Spring Gala kicks off at International Islamic University Female campus
SPRING GALA KICKS OFF AT IIUI FEMALE CAMPUS ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The International Islamic University (IIU) annual Spring Gala at female campus commenced
HEC Inter Universities Mini Sports Gala begins at University of Sargodha
SARGODHA (WEB DESK) The Chairman Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Professor Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad stressed on students participating in games to learn the lessons of
MARITIME INVESTMENT PIVOTAL FOR ECONOMIC REVIVAL OF COUNTRY: DG PMSA
ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) Maritime investment is pivotal for economic revival of the country, said Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig (HI), Director General, Pakistan Maritime
NUST announces two free seats for first-generation Mass Communication students
NUST announces two free seats for first-generation Mass Communication students ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The recently announced “Arshad Sharif Endowment Fund” will provide two
NFTP graduation ceremony held at IIUI
NFTP GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD AT IIUI A graduation ceremony of the National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) was held at the new campus of the International
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
The book “Digital Pakistan” by Dr. Imran Batada was launched at IoBM
Karachi ( Web News ) The book “Digital Pakistan” by Dr. Imran Batada was launched at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The book offers
TCL Ranked Global Top 2 TV Brand According to OMDIA
TCL Ranked Global Top 2 TV Brand According to OMDIA TCL reaffirms its pioneer in Mini LED and QLED TVs in 2023 with premium TV
President for using digital technologies to improve healthcare services
President for using digital technologies to improve healthcare services ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) President Dr Arif Alvi has called for using digital technologies to