The Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) and RINSTRA Technologies Pvt. Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to build students’ digital storytelling skills. This agreement will enable digital skills through interactive workshops, seminars, and courses, with RINSTRA providing its state-of-the-art platform for digital docu-film festivals and theme-based video competitions.… Continue

Pakistan’s cement sector posted growth of 1.98 percent in February 2021 as compared to February 2020. Total Cement dispatches during February 2021 were 4.577 million tons against 4.489 Million Tons dispatched during the same month of last fiscal year.

According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement dispatches in the month of February 2021 showed a nominal increase compared to February 2020.… Continue

Emirates’ Economy Class customers can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. These seats will be offered to all Economy Class customers holding a confirmed booking.… Continue

TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s first direct insurance Company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Health Solutions, the world’s first Mobile App providing complete tele-health solutions to people from the comfort of their homes.

Following the partnership, the two Companies will offer Personal Accidental Insurance to retail customers at an economical premium of Rs.… Continue

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced Balochi Language in its Customer Support Services through its automated helpline 1218.

The deployment of the Balochi Language is testament to PTCL’s commitment to serve its customers in their local dialects across Pakistan. Recently, PTCL had also introduced Sindhi language customer support in their service portfolio to serve its customers more effectively.… Continue

BankIslami, Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, partnered with Pakistan International Airline (PIA) to co-brand their aircrafts, taking BankIslami’s visibility up a notch. The national carrier proudly features BankIslami headrests and pillow covers in all flights allowing customers to be acquainted with BankIslami.… Continue

Pakistan– ACE Money Transfer, a leading cross-border remittance provider, and Bank Alfalah, one of the largest private banks in Pakistan, held a ceremony to handover prize to the lucky draw winner of the 2020 Joint Mega Prize Campaign for their customers in Europe and Pakistan.… Continue

· Market bounced back today prior to the Senate elections, which hold importance for the incumbent government. Post announcement of majority of the financial results for the outgoing quarter, Investors have been booking profits on long held positions. However, prospects of release of Funds on account of circular debt resolution prompted investors to take positions in energy chain (O&GMCs and Power).… Continue

The Board of Directors of Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) announced financial results for the year ended December 31st, 2020. The company posted a loss after tax of PKR 4,821 million for 2020 compared to the loss of PKR 1,485 million in 2019.… Continue

Championing Corporate Social Responsibility, Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL) has been recognized at the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) 13th Annual CSR Award 2021. PMPKL was declared as the winner for awards in two categories: “Employee Volunteerism” and “Waste Management/Recycling” during a ceremony held in Islamabad.… Continue

ILMA University accomplishes yet another winning milestone as it signs a significant MoU with PIA. This is indeed an impressive feat that the University has achieved as it steps into the aviation industry to diversify higher education prospects under the wings of one of the giants, PIA.… Continue

Pakistan’s leading biscuit brand, EBM, the makers of Peek Freans has been consecutively supporting the Special Olympics Pakistan’s Unified Marathon since its inception. With this partnership EBM aspires to promote tolerance and inclusion of people who are differently abled or have intellectual and physical disabilities.… Continue

The third plantation of Miyawaki forest at Denso Hall Rahguzar, Landscaped Walking Street, Yasmeen Lari’s brainchild, CEO Heritage Foundation Pakistan, was initiated here earlier today by Rotary Club New Central at Marriott Road. The joint project of Heritage Foundation and D.… Continue

Feb’21: Petroleum Sales Increased by 26% YoY

Total Petroleum and Lubricant sales clocked-in at 1.40mn tons in Feb’21, depicting a double digit growth of 26% YoY while down by 8% MoM due to fewer working days in February compared to January.… Continue

Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC) and its Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) joined hands to provide and promote affordable housing finance in the country by signing Credit Guarantee Agreements with Credit Guarantee Trusts for Low-Cost Housing, set up by the Government of Pakistan with PMRC as Trustee.… Continue