Author Archives: Siddiqi
Telenor Pakistan collaborates with Picture Autism
Putting its next-generation IoT product ‘Telenor Companion’ watch to test for the social good, Telenor Pakistan collaborates with Picture Autism, a nonprofit working to create awareness about Autism in Pakistan. The pilot phase comprises distribution of Companion watches among autistic children and to test its efficacy in addressing the needs of autistic children and their families.
Pakistan Stock Exchange seeks rationalization of tax measures
To increase investment in Pakistan with no impact on government revenues, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has submitted number of important proposals for incorporation in federal budget 2016 – 17, which is likely to be announced by Federal Minister for Finance Mr.
PTA approves Mobilink’s merger with Warid
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (“PTA”) has today approved the merger of Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited (“Mobilink”) and Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (“Warid”)*. This is yet another milestone in the regulatory process and follows the approval granted in March, 2016 by the Competition Commission of Pakistan.
CEO Telenor meets Chief Minister of KPK
CEO Telenor Pakistan made a courtesy call to the Chief Minister of KPK today. They discussed Telenor Pakistan’s contribution to the society and joint ongoing projects between the Government of KPK and Telenor Pakistan. Picture shows (L-R): Nasruminallah Mian, Director Public & Government Affairs Telenor Pakistan, Mr.
Czech Ambassador for exploring ways & means to enhance collaboration
Ambassador of Czech Republic in Pakistan, Jan Fury has underscored the need to explore ways and means of how to further enhance collaboration and bring the business communities of Czech Republic and Pakistan closer to each other. “We have to improve communication between the business communities of the two countries”, he stressed.
Thirteen Labour laws are in the final phase of being legislated in the province of Sindh; Abdul Rasheed Solangi
Group picture shows Abdul Rasheed Solangi (Secretary Labour, Government of Sindh) along with Khawaja Muhammad Nauman, (President, EFP), Ms. Ingrid Christensen (Country Director ILO), Dr. Mustafa Suhag, Iftikhar Ahmad, Dr. Tahir Baig Barlas, Ms. Nabeela M. Faisal, Fasihul Karim Siddiqi, Zahoor Awan, Arif Elahi and awards winner at 11th Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) OSH&E Award Ceremony, held recently.
PNSC approves financial results for 9MFY2016
The Board of Directors of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) in its meeting held on 27th April 2016 has approved the financial results for last nine months. It has achieved Group after Tax Profit of Rs 1,364 million during nine months period ended March 31, 2016 against Rs 1,051 million in the same period last year.
Telenor Pakistan meets Journalists/Bloggers
Group photograph shows the participants and hosts.
The Corporate Communications team of Telenor Pakistan has arranged a meeting cum lunch in the honour of Journalists and bloggers at local café in Karachi today. Telenor’s Corporate Communications team was led by Hyder Bilgrami, Manager Corporate & Saad Warraich, Asst.
Bank Alfalah earns PBT of Rs. 3.794 bn 1Q2016
Bank Alfalah’s financial results for the first quarter of 2016 remained positive, with the Bank registering profit before taxation of Rs. 3.794 billion – a growth of 25percent, as against the corresponding period last year. The Bank’s Profit after tax was recorded at Rs.
SUCCESS FOR ETIHAD AIRWAYS AT THE BUSINESS TRAVELLER MIDDLE EAST AWARDS
Frequent Flyer: (left to right) – William Owen Hughes of Travelport presents Haitham Al Subaihi of Etihad Airways with the Best Frequent Flyer Award. They are joined by celebrity chef, Marco Pierre White.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was named ‘Best First Class’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer’ programme at the Business Traveller Awards Middle East, which were held at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai last night.
Easypay Buyer Protection makes online shopping safer than ever
Committed to delivering a secure and convenient online shopping experience to the country’s booming internet population; Easypay has launched the Pakistan’s first Escrow Buyer Protection service to further secure on line shopping.
Although online shopping has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, an overall lack of trust and a perceived risk of fraud in online purchasing is a key barrier to the growth of this industry.