Banking Sector
The decision to pay pensions to 11,500 pensioners of NBP is upheld
The decision to pay pensions to 11,500 pensioners of the National Bank is upheld National Bank should pay Rs 60 billion in a
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
Telecom
We are thrilled to partner with digital operator jazz. Justin Zhang
Jazz partners with Huawei to accelerate network digitization through the WISDOM framework. ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan’s leading digital operator has entered into
CCP’s Statement on proposed PTCL-Telenor Merger
CCP’s Statement on proposed PTCL-Telenor Merger ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A number of newspapers have publicized misleading information on behalf of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) regarding the
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 vice president of public policy,
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
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
SNGPL’s Stance on Gas Price Determination
SNGPL’s Stance on Gas Price Determination LAHORE ( Web News ) Reference news items published in the media regarding inclusion of inflated HR cost in the gas pricing and increase in gas price three times in the current year. In this respect it is highlighted that the Operating Cost including the HR cost is only 4% of the total gas price. 94% is cost of gas alone, while rest is return on CAPEX. Key Reasons for Increase in Price: Our
The current transition strategy is visibly failing on most fronts,” CEO Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says energy transition strategy ‘visibly failing’ HOUSTON ( Web News ) Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy
CCP will sign MoU china’s market regulator
CCP WILL SIGN MOU CHINA’S MARKET REGULATOR ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) China has made significant investments in Pakistan through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Breaking News
An inquiry commission established to investigate judge’s allegations.
PM Shehbaz Sharif holds a meeting with CJP Qazi Faez Isa at the Supreme Court Law minister says govt would establish an inquiry commission to investigate allegations made by judges
May 9 violence cases..SC authorizes military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts
SC authorizes military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts of those May 9 violence cases in which the accused could be
At least 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike targeting Rafah: Health officials
No change on ground in Gaza since UN ceasefire vote: MSF At least 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike targeting
Doctors visiting Gaza hospital stunned by war’s toll on Palestinian children
Doctors visiting Gaza hospital stunned by war’s toll on Palestinian children An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in
IHC Judges letter. Full court meeting session over two hours.
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Chief Justice Qazi Faiz on the letter issue today
JIT will be formed for investigation into terrorist attack in Besham
Attaullah Tarar says the whole nation is united in the war on terrorism. Says JIT will be formed for an
Besham terrorist attack. The whole nation was saddened by the loss of Chinese lives. PM
Besham terrorist attack. The whole nation was saddened by the loss of Chinese lives. PM PM instructed for a thorough
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
Poor Internet Services of PTCL Four G Evo and Cellular Companies
Poor Internet Services of PTCL and Cellular Companies in Jhelum Valley District After the letter written by Deputy Commissioner Jhelum Valley Syed Ashfaq Gilani to the companies last month on public complaints, the service worsened. Consumers are facing serious difficulties and problems, demand to take notice from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief Secretary of
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
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