TPL Maps has launched the Street Vision feature for Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The attribute will allow users to virtually view the streets of three major cities through their smartphones. This is the first of its kind feature being launched in Pakistan which is a technology breakthrough by any mapping company in the country.… Read the rest
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Consul General of Malaysia visits FPCCI
Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, Vice President FPCCI is Presenting FPCCI crest to Mr. Ismail Muhammad Bkri, Consul General of Malaysia. Mr. Alamgir Firoz, Chairman FPCCI SC on Diplomatic Affairs, Mr. Salman Tufail, Mr. Mumtaz Sheikh, Mr. Shakeel Ahmd Dhingra, Cap. Kamal A.… Read the rest
Digital Banking & Mobile Payments Summit 2017
A panel discussion on ‘CEOs Perspectives on Ingraining Digital in Organizational DNA’ was organized by TerraBiz as part of Digital Banking & Mobile Payments Summit 2017 at Movenpick Hotel Karachi. Picture shows from left to right: Syed Faraz Anwer (PwC Pakistan); Chris Skinner (Fintech Guru); Atif Bajwa (Bank Alfalah); Nauman Ansari (Faysal Bank); Sima Kamil (UBL); Irfan Wahab Khan (Telenor) Mudassir Aqil (FINCA); Nadeem Hussain (Planet N);6 Ariful Islam (Meezan Bank); and Hamza Wasi Hashmi (TerraBiz).… Read the rest
Zong to serve Quetta through a new service center
Pakistan’s largest 4G network, Zong, has officially launched a fully equipped, state-of-the-art and directly managed Customer Service Center (CSC) in Quetta. The CSC is part of the larger steps taken by the company as part of its vision to connect the remote and underprivileged areas of Pakistan.… Read the rest
Telenor Pakistan bags the RCCI ICT Award 2017 for ‘Excellence in Telecommunication’
Continuing its streak of recognition for innovative telecommunication products and services, country’s top cellular operator and digital services provider, Telenor Pakistan, has been awarded the ‘Excellence in Telecommunication’ award at the RCCI ICT Award 2017 by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.… Read the rest
Senior Commercial Office U.S. Commercial Service visits FPCCI
Mr. Zubair F. Tufail, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) is presenting FPCCI Crest to Mr. Stephen P. Knode, Senior Commercial Office U.S. Commercial Service. Mr. Zafar Bakthawari, Mr. Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir and other also seen in the Picture.… Read the rest
KCCI President inaugurates Outlet Designer Inn at The Forum
President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Shamim Ahmed Firpo cutting ribbon to inaugurate the new Outlet Designer Inn at The Forum. Vice President KCCI Muhammad Younus Soomro, Ms. Dure Shahwar Nisar, Ms. Zohra Junaid, Ms. Sakina and others are also present on the occasion.… Read the rest
Jameel Ahmad becomes Deputy Governor SBP
The Federal Government has appointed Mr. Jameel Ahmad presently working as Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan as Deputy Governor, SBP for a period of three years with effect from 11th April, 2017. Mr. Jameel Ahmad’s illustrious career as an accomplished central banker spans over 26 years working at senior positions at the State Bank of Pakistan and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA).… Read the rest
National Bank conducts Hajj 2017 balloting for 25 employees
National Bank of Pakistan conducted Hajj 2017 balloting for 25 employees (5 executives up to VP, 10 Officers up to Grade-I and 10 Clerical/Non-Clerical Staff) for performance of Hajj on Bank’s expenses.
NBP President Mr. Saeed Ahmad, presided over the Hajj balloting ceremony, Mr.… Read the rest
Automobile production on the rise in country
Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) released auto numbers, where sales volume (excluding m. bikes) increased by 5%YoY to 203k units in 9MFY17, as compared to 194k units in the SPLY. Similarly on monthly basis auto sales in Mar’17 surged by 7%MoM to 28k units, as against26k units in Feb’17.… Read the rest
PM sees key role for US in resolving Kashmir dispute
By Zahid Hameedi
ISLAMABAD, (APP): Underscoring a key role the United States can play on Kashmir; Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif hopes to see proactive engagement by the new Trump administration to help resolve the long-running dispute between Pakistan and India, which is the biggest impediment to peace in the South Asian region.… Read the rest
CAP Alumni Success Stories Seminar
The Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan (ICAP) recently held an Alumni Success Stories Seminar 2017, at the ICAP Auditorium, Karachi. The objective of this seminar was to provide guidance to the freshly qualified CA’s and trainee’s, regarding career development, growth and progress.… Read the rest
Karandaaz Pakistan holds workshop to mull ways to foster women’s financial inclusion
Pakistan’s foremost agency for promotion of financial inclusion and access to finance, Karandaaz Pakistan held a half-day workshop to deliberate on ways to promote and expedite the process of women’s financial inclusion in the country. Karandaaz Pakistan is provided institutional and financial support by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).… Read the rest
Dawlance’s Mirror Glass Door Invertor Refrigerator Launched
Dawlance – Pakistan’s number one home appliances manufacturer, has launched its innovative Glass Door Invertor Refrigerator. This first-of-its-kind refrigerator amalgamates aesthetics with state-of-the-art technology to provide relief to consumers battling rising energy costs in Pakistan by using up to 40% less energy than traditional refrigerators. … Read the rest
Khushhali Microfinance Bank (KMB) plans agricultural loans under the Khushhali Agri Plus scheme
Khushhali Microfinance Bank (KMB) is rolling out agricultural loans under the Khushhali Agri Plus scheme. As part of its MSME outreach strategy, these agri loans shall aid farmers in purchasing agricultural machinery, assets and other irrigational tools. The loan scheme is organized under the Financial Market Development (FMD) project – a five year technical and training collaboration program funded by USAID in which Khushhali Microfinance Bank is one of the Development Credit Authority’s (DCA) partner banks.… Read the rest