Pakistan’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, foodpanda, is proud to announce its partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting education for less privileged children in the country. Through this partnership foodpanda aims to support TCF’s numerous initiatives by raising awareness about their cause and encouraging donations from foodpanda’s customers.… Continue
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MMBL signs agreement with Careem to offer subsidized travel services for its employees
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has entered into a new partnership with Careem, Pakistan’s largest ride-hailing service, to provide discounted and subsidized intra as well as inter-city travel services for its employees. The initiative is designed to bring ease and convenience for MMBL employees and their families, enabling them to commute safely and affordably with Careem across Pakistan.… Continue
KCCI to remain open till 5:00PM on Friday for Membership renewal
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) will remain open for membership renewal till 5:00PM on Friday, March 31, 2023 which is the last date for membership renewal. According to a statement issued, the process of membership renewal is currently underway at the Karachi Chamber for the year 2023-24 and as the last date for renewal of membership was falling on Friday, KCCI’s management decided to keep membership department open for renewal only from 9:30AM till 5:00PM with prayer break in between 12:30PM to 2:00PM.… Continue
Pakistan and Turkiye two souls and one heart: Ambassador
Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mehmet Pacaci on Wednesday lauded the humanitarian assistance of the government of Pakistan and Pakistani organisations in the wake of the deadly earthquake in Turkiye. He commended several Turkish NGOs’ relief and rescue operations, which helped tens of thousands of victims nationwide.… Continue
ZEM builders recognise outstanding business partners
ZEM Builders, one of the leading players in the construction and real estate industry, held a delightful event for its business partners, featuring a gift ceremony, dinner, and a joyful Qawali night by Shahbaz Fayyaz.
The event was held at one of the most premium malls in Islamabad, ZEM Mall, and Bahria Enclave.… Continue
Artificial inflation will end if influential hoarders are netted
Former President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt on Tuesday said influential profiteers have set new records of looting with the arrival of Ramadan. The prices of essential commodities were already skyrocketing, but with the advent of Ramadan, a new wave of inflation has come across the country, he said.… Continue
EthosEnergy cements long-term partnership with GPSC
Rayong, Thailand – EthosEnergy has been awarded a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) for gas turbine maintenance, inspection, and repair services by Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) – one of the leading power generation companies in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC).… Continue
Everything except nuclear assets have been pledged: Mian Zahid Hussain.
On Monday, the Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain said Pakistan had placed too much trust in international institutions and friendly countries as a result of which the economy and people are suffering.… Continue
Tamasha launches its first original series, ‘Family Bizniss’,
Pakistan’s largest homegrown OTT platform, Tamasha, has launched its first-ever original series, “Family Bizniss”, in collaboration with Big Bang Entertainment. The launch event was recently held at the Jazz Digital Headquarters attended by Kaan Terzioglu, CEO of VEON Group; Aamir Ibrahim, CEO, Jazz; Aamer Ejaz, Chief Digital Officer, Jazz; and leading actor and producer of the series, Fahad Mustafa.… Continue
A weak agricultural sector would never allow the economy to grow.
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Monday said the plight of the agricultural sector would never allow the economy to develop. Inflation and poverty are continuously increasing due to collapsing agri sector, the food security situation is deteriorating, and the import bill of agricultural inputs is rising, it said.… Continue
Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan marks its first anniversary, announcing Tina Sani as the Ambassador of the Month
Marking its first anniversary, EQUAL Pakistan has honored the classical maestro, Tina Sani, as the Ambassador for the Month of March 2023. Celebrating a year of honoring both legendary and rising women musicians from the local space, EQUAL Pakistan has set a grand stage for artists and their astounding performances.… Continue
KATI to organize first ‘Made in Korangi’ exhibition for international buyers, President Faraz-ur-Rehman
Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi, Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, has said that Pakistan can gain access to ASEAN countries through trade with Indonesia. In October this year, an international exhibition is being held in Jakarta, in which Pakistani exporters can take full part.… Continue
Engro Foundation recognises NDF, ConnectHear with IATC Impact Awards 2022
Engro Foundation, the social investment arm of Engro Corporation, has announced National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) and ConnectHear as the two recipients of I Am The Change (IATC) Impact Awards 2022.
Initiated in 2012, IATC is the flagship initiative of Engro Foundation to recognize and reward philanthropic and social enterprises that are creating an impact in the development sector.… Continue
Pakistanis worry about jobs and inflation and are tired of political conflict.
On Sunday, former Vice President of FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh said the Pakistanis are worried about their jobs and increasing inflation and are fed up with endless political wrangling. Politicians have crossed all boundaries of morality in the race to humiliate each other.… Continue
Social Champ gives back to the community through philanthropic initiatives and mentorship programs.
Social Champ, the Martech startup providing social media management solutions, is breaking new ground in corporate social responsibility and setting an example for other businesses. Social Champ partnered with Pledge1% to dedicate its time and product to various philanthropic causes as part of its social responsibility commitment.… Continue
IMF never-ending demands are hitting Pakistan’s economy: Mian Zahid Hussain
On Friday, the Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain said political instability and the endless power struggle had destroyed the economy. The political frictions have become a threat to national security, which has become at stake, he said.… Continue
Pakistan and Malaysia to promote bilateral trade, President KATI Faraz-ur-Rehman
Consul General of Malaysia posted in Karachi Harman Hardaynta bin Ahmed says that more than 10 thousand Pakistani products are included in the list of free trade agreements while 6 thousand products have been added by Malaysia. However, 10 new items are being registered in Pakistani products, with salt at the top.… Continue
National Foods’ “Signature Dish” brings unsung chefs to the limelight.
National Foods Limited has launched The ‘Signature Dish’ campaign to highlight the unsung heroes of Pakistan’s culinary world. The Food Services Division of National Foods pays tribute to the legendary chefs who are masters in their field and are behind the delicious cuisines made in popular restaurants of Pakistan.… Continue
AAA Associates promotes grass root level golf in Pakistan
AAA Associates has become the beacon of sports, especially golf, as it has sponsored multiple golf events nationwide. Its interest as a private sector leading vertical real estate development firm shows its passion for the revival of sports in Pakistan. In this context, AAA Associates organized a grand golfing event at Rawalpindi Golf Club in which hundreds of players participated. … Continue
Sessions at major universities by foodpanda
foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food delivery app, recently hosted a series of awareness sessions at major universities, including NCA, FAST, IBA Karachi, and NUST. The sessions aimed to introduce students to foodpanda’s subscription model, pandapro, and its benefits.
The company set up kiosks at each university, where students could easily approach and inquire about the services and what it had to offer.… Continue
SSGC marks the advent of Ramzaan with a blissful event
Istaqbaal-e-Ramzaan has become an indispensable feature of SSGC’s calendar of events through which Company employees mark the advent of the blessed month of Ramzaan. Every year, the event organised by SSGC’s Corporate Communication Department is marked with the presence of reputed clerics and naat khuwaans of the country who reinforce the significance of the Holy month with their inspiring sermons and naat renditions. … Continue
Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa 2023 Kicked Off on 21 March
Themed “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”, the second Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa kicked off in Dubai on March 21. The event brought together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, with the aim of exploring how to make the best out of cloud and the vital role of cloud in boosting digital economy.… Continue
PTCL Group celebrates International Women’s Day
Pakistan’s largest integrated ICT provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 at its Islamabad Headquarters. Saadia Khan, Ex-Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) graced the event as a chief guest while prominent Jordanian molecular biologist, Dr.… Continue
Bachat Expo 2023 is to be held during the month of Ramadan.
Governor Sindh Mr Kamran Tessori hosted an interactive session in collaboration with Badar Expo Solutions on Monday, 20th March 2023, at Governor House to brief top brands of Pakistan on Bachat Expo 2023 to be held during the month of Ramadan.… Continue
$20 bln can be saved by corporate farming and solar energy: Mian Zahid Hussain
Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said that despite the most difficult conditions, the government is making every possible effort to provide relief to the people, which is worthy of praise.… Continue