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Bank of AJK Board of Directors decides to start Islamic Banking Approves half-yearly accounts in the 60th meeting of the Board of Directors

On: December 1, 2022

Tagged: Bank of AJK, Board of Directors, Islamic Banking, Microfinance Bank

Bank of AJK Board of Directors decides to start Islamic Banking, set up Microfinance Bank as financial subsidiary of BAJK, Islamic Banking Division established Approves half-yearly accounts in the 60th meeting of the Board of Directors held under the chairmanship of Finance Minister, Chairman Bank Khan Abdul Majid Khan MuzaffarabadRead More →

DC Islamabad assures to resolve issues of business community He said that the business community should cooperate in curbing frauds in cooperative housing societies.

On: December 1, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: assures to resolve, board and professional tax., DC Islamabad, encroachments, Islamabad Chamber

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Irfan Nawaz Memon, Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad said that the business community is the key stakeholder in the economic development of the country and assured that he would take all possible measures to resolve their key issues. He said that a Committee would be formed toRead More →

Axiata and Telenor Announce the Successful Completion of the Celcom and Digi Merger “Celcom Digi is strategically poised to invest in network expansion and support the growth of Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.

On: December 1, 2022

In: Company News

Tagged: Axiata Group Berhad, Celcom Digi, completion merger, Digi.com Berhad, Telenor Asia

Kuala Lumpur/Singapore Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”), Telenor Asia Pte Ltd (“Telenor”) and Digi.com Berhad (“Digi”) announced the completion of the merger of the telco operations of Celcom Axiata Berhad (“Celcom”) and Digi (together “Celcom Digi”). With this, Axiata and Telenor (together “Parties) will both hold equal ownership in Celcom DigiRead More →

Telenor Microfinance Bank announces USD 15 million Equity Injection from Shareholders This is the first tranche of a total investment of US$ 30 million planned by the shareholders to support the latest business plan.

On: December 1, 2022

In: Banking Sector

Tagged: Ant Group, easypaisa, shareholders, Telenor Microfinance Bank, US$ 15 million

Telenor Microfinance Bank announces USD 15 million Equity Injection from Shareholders ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of Pakistan’s leading digital payments platform Easypaisa, has received US$ 15 million (PKR 3.4 billion) equity injection from its shareholders Telenor Group and Ant Group. This is the firstRead More →

Pakistan can be interest-free in 5 years: Ishaq Dar “If you make a sincere decision only for the pleasure of Allah, interest can be eliminated from the country in 5 years.”

On: November 30, 2022

In: Breaking News

Tagged: abolition of riba, Federal Shariat Court, interest-free banking system, Ishaq Dar Finance Minister, Mufti Taqi Usmani

Pakistan can be interest-free in 5 years: Ishaq Dar In joint resolution, govt asked to take concrete steps to implement FSC verdict. Dar reiterates an Islamic banking system is possible in the country. SBP chief says central bank has activated a high-level working group in this regard.Read More →

PTA Hosts Consultative Workshop on Gender Inclusion Strategy in Peshawar PTA in collaboration with UNESCO Pakistan, hosted a consultative workshop for the development of digital gender inclusion strategy.

On: November 30, 2022

In: Telecom

Tagged: consultative workshop, digital gender, KP IT BOARD, Telecom Authority, UNESCO Pakistan

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with UNESCO Pakistan, hosted a consultative workshop in Peshawar for the development of digital gender inclusion strategy. The workshop, held at PTA’s Peshawar Zonal Office, was the first of a series of five consultative workshops being organized to collectRead More →

ILO recognizes MMBL’s WIN program as a Best Practice Case Study in Gender Equality As part of its digital operator strategy, VEON is transforming people’s lives, creating opportunities for greater digital inclusion

On: November 30, 2022

In: Company News

Tagged: Best Practice Case, Gender Equality, ILO recognizes, MMBL’s WIN, women empowerment

ILO recognizes MMBL’s WIN program as a Best Practice Case Study in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank’s (MMBL) flagship women empowerment program, ‘Women Inspirational Network (WIN)’ has been recognized at the Women Empowerment Conference held in Karachi –Read More →

CFRD donates RMB 740,000 for flood relief assistance to FPCCI FPCCI has formed a Flood Relief Committee to take part in the rehabilitation of flood affected in different parts of the country.

On: November 30, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: China Foundation, donation, FPCCI, Gilgit- Baltistan, RMB 740000

CFRD donates RMB 740,000 for flood relief assistance to FPCCI ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Mr. Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Amin Ullah Baig, Vice President FPCCI & Incharge Capital Office, Mirza Abdul Rehman, Chairman Coordination FPCCI, Mr. Qurban Ali, Former ViceRead More →

India blocked efforts to blacklist Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) terrorists attacking Pakistan. The committee should also take into account the new and emerging threats in global terrorism in the form of right wing terrorism.

On: November 30, 2022

In: Breaking News

Tagged: attacking Pakistan, india, Tehreek-i-Taliban, UN sanctions committee

UNITED NATIONS ( Web News ) A Pakistani diplomat told a briefing session at the United Nations that the work of the UN Security Council’s 1267 al-Qaeda sanctions committee has been politicized by a Council’s non-permanent member — a reference to India — as he said it blocked efforts toRead More →

Delegation from Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission Visits PTA The two sides discussed the digital landscape of Pakistan and Malaysia including major initiatives and future projects

On: November 29, 2022

In: Telecom

Tagged: cyber security, Malaysia, MCMC, mutual collaboration, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Chairman PTA, Maj. Gen. Amir Azeem Bajwa (R) held a meeting with the Interim Chairman of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. Member (Finance) PTA, Mr. Muhammad Naveed; Commission Member MCMC, Datuk Lim TheanRead More →

15,December 22, as the deadline to apply for the scholarships in Chinese universities. HEC had invited applications from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistani students to study and conduct research in various fields at the best universities in China.

On: November 29, 2022

In: Education

Tagged: 15 December dead line, AJK and Pakistan, China Scholarship Council, HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, scholarships in China

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has announced December 15, 2022, as the deadline to apply for the scholarships 2023-24 in Chinese universities. According to official sources, HEC had invited applications from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistani students to study and conduct research inRead More →

General Asim Munir assumed charge as the Chief of Army Staff Outgoing Army Chief General Bajwa handed over the command stick to General Asim Munir symbolizing the change of command.

On: November 29, 2022

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 17th Army Chief, Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, General Bajwa, Hafiz-e-Quran

RAWALPINDI ( Web News ) General Asim Munir assumed charge as the Chief of Army Staff at an impressive change of command ceremony at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Outgoing Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa handed over the command stick to General Asim Munir symbolizing the change ofRead More →

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