Banking Sector
UBL to build Regional Office at Naya Nazimabad
UBL to build Regional Office at Naya Nazimabad KARACHI ( Web News ) United Bank Limited (UBL) – a leading bank of Pakistan,
Meezan Bank and Roche Pakistan Join Forces to Combat Breast Cancer
Meezan Bank and Roche Pakistan Join Forces to Combat Breast Cancer KARACHI ( Web News ) Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic
The Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s deposits rose to over Rs 35.23 billion
Muzaffarabad ( Web News ) Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s deposits rose to over Rs 35.23 billion with a record increase of
The technology giant appoints J.K. Khalil as Division President for East Arabia
Mastercard redefines strategic leadership roles to drive focus on growth and digital transformation across Middle East markets The technology giant appoints J.K. Khalil
Telecom
PTCL launches SHOQ TV Box to revolutionize television viewing experience
PTCL launches SHOQ TV Box to revolutionize television viewing experience in Pakistan ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider,
easypaisa partners with IGI Life & IGI General to enhance insurance-based offerings
easypaisa partners with IGI Life & IGI General to enhance insurance-based offerings ISLAMABAD ( easypaisa, has signed an agreement with IGI Life and IGI General, laying the foundation for digital
PTCL’s ‘Flash Fiber’ Reaches 500,000 User Milestone, Reflecting Rapid Growth
PTCL’s ‘Flash Fiber’ Reaches 500,000 User Milestone, Reflecting Rapid Growth ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan’s fastest Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) service, PTCL’s Flash Fiber has demonstrated swift growth to reach the
CCP U Turn. Initiates Phase 2 Review of PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan
Competition Commission of Pakistan Initiates Phase 2 Review of PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully concluded Phase 1
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
Pakistan-Qatar expanded trade ties to benefit people of both countries-Ali Mubarak
Pakistan-Qatar expanded trade ties to benefit people of both countries-Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Ambassador of Qatar Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater has said that his country accords immense importance to its brotherly relations with Pakistan and the incumbent leadership of his country is keen to further enhance ties with Pakistan. He said that both Pakistan and Qatar should take advantage of each other’s experiences in the field of business and economy for the mutual
CCP Hearing on Collusive Practices of Poultry Companies
CCP Hearing on Collusive Practices of Poultry Companies ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) conducted a hearing in the poultry
CCP time-scale: PTCL Acquisition of Telenor
CCP time-scale: PTCL Acquisition of Telenor ISLAMABAD The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is currently conducting a Phase II review of the proposed acquisition of
Breaking News
Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site
Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, would serve as the country’s acting president until elections are held.
Helicopter carrying Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi crashes in mountains
Helicopter carrying Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi crashes in mountains Rescuers struggle with search operation to find president and foreign minister Hossein
FM highlighted the crucial role of the banking community in driving economic growth.
Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue updated on Banking Sector’s Strategic Initiatives in Priority Sectors The key recommendations in the
Judges appointed Case. if I had a desire, I would have called the CM ! CJ LHC
If the judges were appointed according to the law, the matter would not have come to this, Lahore High Court
SC takes suo moto of Vawda’s presser on meddling in judiciary
SC takes suo moto of Vawda’s presser on meddling in judiciary Response from Faisal Vawda and Mustafa Kamal within two
The Israeli military troops found the bodies of three Israeli hostages
US, international volunteer doctors trapped in Gaza hospital by Israeli assault JERUSALEM ( WEb News ) The Israeli military said
“Imran Khan should appear on the next hearing through the video link,” CJSC
“So far no live stream from SC,” the PTI said in a statement shared with reporters, adding that a court
Broadband / Internet
Pakistan upgrades to next-gen Wi-Fi 6E technology
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in wireless connectivity by introducing Wi-Fi 6E, the next generation of Wi-Fi technology, in the 6 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum band. This milestone makes Pakistan the 10th country in the Asia Pacific region to embrace 6GHz for Wi-Fi, joining an elite group of 60 countries
Sustained economic progress can be possible through comprehensive digital transformation: Ahsan Iqbal
Sustained economic progress can be possible through comprehensive digital transformation : Ahsan Iqbal ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Minister for
Huawei CEO Ethan Sun met with Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal
A delegation headed by Huawei Pakistan Chief Executive Officer Ethan Sun met with Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Discuss the transformation
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 (
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
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 first lunar orbit mission ICUBE-Q. The lunar mission was launched on board China’s Chang’E6 Lunar Probe from Hainan, China. ICUBE-Q has
ARAMCO acquires 40% sharees in GO petroleum
ARAMCO ACQUIRES 40% SHARES IN GO PETROLEUM ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved a 40% equity stake acquisition in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO) by Aramco, a global
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