Tech Sahulat

KARACHI: METRO Pakistan has been certified as the ‘Top Employer – Pakistan 2021’, for the 4th time in a row. Pakistan is the only METRO market from Asia to receive it for four consecutive years, and is the pioneer of the global certification trend in the country. Celebrating the win, the Managing Director METRO Pakistan Mr. Marek Minkiewicz expressed his joy and said “ METRO Pakistan is a new entity comparatively and is competing with more mature markets and organizations across the globe to offer best practices to its employees. The certification is in continuation to METRO’s tradition to value its employees first at all times. ” The international certification program, managed by The Employers Institute, is an annual international audit that recognizes the leading employers around the world by assessing the participants through their global HR Best Practices survey. In order to be certified, organizations must successfully achieve the required minimum standard as set out by the

Karachi, January 28, 2021: In a very encouraging development for the debt market of Pakistan, an innovative, new debt instrument has been issued and listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) by Bank Alfalah (BAFL). Bank Alfalah has issued Medium Term Note in the form of Term Finance Certificates (Tranche Series-A) of PKR 11,000 million through Shelf Registration Program, which have been listed on the Exchange as of today, January 28, 2021. A Go ng Ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange to mark the listing of the instrument. The gong was struck by the CEO of Bank Alfalah, Mr. Atif Bajwa, amidst the presence of the Members of the PSX Board, the MD & CEO of PSX, Mr. Farrukh H. Khan, and senior management of PSX, SECP and BAFL. Also present at the occasion were the senior management and representatives of Arif Habib Limited & Alfalah CLSA Securities, Joint Lead Managers & Arrangers to the Issue. In his opening remarks, Mr. Farrukh Khan, the MD & CEO of PSX said , “It

Islamabad, January 28, 2021 - With the vision of giving insights to the Principals into the untapped opportunities and a brighter future for young students, Goethe-Institut organized the FIRST VIRTUAL PASCH PRINCIPALS' CONFERENCE SOUTH ASIA NORTH 2021 “THE GERMAN WAYS AND THE WAYS WITH GERMAN” from 22.01.2021 to 24.01.2021. The conference aimed to bring together Principals of PASCH Schools of the Northern South Asian region, who are supported by the Goethe-Institut. For this initiative, Goethe-Institut partnered with leading schools in some of the major cities in Pakistan. Schools in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi were engaged in the first virtual PASCH principals' conference. During the three-day conference, the PASCH-Initiative and its goals were discussed in detail and the resulting perspectives for students in South Asia were explored together with the school principals. Speaking on the occasion, Ms Veronika Taranzinskaja, PASCH Head of South Asi

Islamabad- January 28th, 2021: Continuing to serve its customers better in the underserved areas, Pakistan’s digital frontrunner, Zong 4G, has introduced a special offer for Nowshera. The offer speaks volumes of Zong’s proactive customer-centric approach that has made it the leading network of Pakistan. Through the Nowshera special offer, the residents of the city can enjoy 75 All Net Minutes, 5,000 MB Data, 5,000 On-Net Minutes, and 5,000 SMS for the whole week with a recharge of PKR 250 only. Zong users in Nowshera can avail the offer by dialing *54# or contacting their nearest retailer or Zong franchise. Offer can also be subscribed by using the My Zong App. Users of other networks can simply call the helpline 0314-3334455 or contact the nearest retailer or Zong franchise to convert their number to Zong. “We have led the industry in introducing products and services that are built around evolving customer needs,” shared Zong’s official spokesperson. “It’s the love of our custo

(Islamabad, 28th January 2021) Digitalisation efforts in every corner of society will accelerate in the wake of Covid-19, predicts Telenor Research. From new technology to combat loneliness, to remote education that’s here to stay, compounded by password panic induced by rising security concerns - these are some of the trends that will shape 2021.   The Tech Trends 2021 were revealed and discussed during an interactive session at Telenor Pakistan Headquarters 345 by Bjørn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research. The occasion was graced by Honourable Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunications, Syed Amin ul Haque. The event was also attended by government officials, ecosystem players, members of the media and Telenor Pakistan mana gement.   Speaking virtually at the session, Bjørn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research said, “The pandemic has triggered us and nearly every industry around the globe to adapt at a rate once thought impossible. The past year has proved that di

Lahore, Pakistan, January 26, 2021: Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan is celebrating its 2021 ‘Citrus Festival’. Carrefour stores across the country are offering unbeatable value for citrus lovers who can now get their hands on the best locally produced citrus until February 07, 2021. Encouraging customers to buy local, the Citrus Festival provides a wide variety of superior quality oranges, grapefruits and lemons, sourced directly from reliable, food safety-compliant farms in Sargodha, Punjab. The event reiterates Carrefour’s strong commitment to investing in the growth and prosperity of its industry, communities, and the local economy. By highlighting locally sourced produce, Carrefour Pakistan is encouraging customers to buy fresh high-quality products at the best possible value. Beyond the fresh fruit, Carrefour is also offering citrus-infused scrumptious bakery items and fresh citrus juices, such as kinnow juices — a high-yield mandarin hybrid cultivate

Islamabad, January 26, 2021 : The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contract worth approximately PKR 254 Million to Jazz for providing High Speed Mobile Broadband services in rural and remote areas of Punjab. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque and Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry witnessed the contract signing ceremony held at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, Islamabad on Monday. The contracts were signed by Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, CEO, USF with Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Jazz. The Federal Secretary for IT & Telecommunication and Chairman USF Board, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, and Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa were also present at the ceremony. Chief Guest of the ceremony, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque said: “While the COVID-19 pandemic slackened economic activity, vibrant Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems played a pivotal role in ensuring the av

South Asia showed a marked improvement in confidence and orders in Q4, after exceptionally weak Q3 survey results   Accountants and finance professional experts say economic confidence in Q4 2020 stalled and remains fragile heading into 2021, finds the latest ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS).   Tracking confidence and fear indices, the global survey of more than 3,000 senior professionals with 201 in South Asia - including Pakistan - reflects the outlook and experiences of the thousands of businesses they advise.   The results for South Asia show: ·          South Asia has been hit hard by the pandemic as economies reliant on services and tourism are prevalent in the region. ·          The Q4 survey shows signs of recovery with a rise in all the main activity indicators, including orders and employment. ·          But any growth revival will be fragile and subject to avoiding renewed COVID infections. ·          The ‘fear’ indices - concern abo

Karachi: Furthering the vision of the Government of Pakistan & the State Bank of Pakistan to facilitate the construction and housing sector, Bank Alfalah and Zameen.com signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring greater convenience and easier access to customers across the country. The agreement enables Bank Alfalah and Zameen.com to extend their reach to a larger digital audience and potential buyers, and provide a platform with various home financing solutions. Both organizations will also use their resources and footprint to educate customers and developers on mortgage consumer finance and developer finance options offered by Bank Alfalah. This agreement was signed in a ceremony in presence of Mr. Atif Bajwa Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms. Mehreen Ahmed- Group Head Retail Banking and Mr. Syed Muhammad Asif- Head of Consumer Finance from Bank Alfalah. Mr. Zeeshan Ali Khan CEO & Founder, Mr. Ahmed Bhatti- Country Head and Mr. Shuja Ullah Khan- Senior Director r

Noon Academy application is offering students across Pakistan daily live classes from the leading teachers in the country for free. Students affected by the challenges post Covid-19 can enroll in comprehensive preparation courses for summer exams of grades 8-13, all major local boards (Matric & Intermediate) and Cambridge (O & A-levels), which are now live. Noon Academy, an international EdTech startup that is pioneering the concept of social learning, has expanded its online studying platform to Pakistan. They offer daily live classes for all major subjects from Pakistan’s leading teachers, completely free through their mobile application and website. Their live classes coverall major subjects for classes 8-13 for all major local boards (Matric & Intermediate), Cambridge (O& A-Levels), and different universities' entrance tests such as LUMS, IBA & NUST. Kickstarting its local operations in September, 2020, the platform has already grown to 200,000 student

Hutchison Ports Pakistan is proud to have another record for handling the maximum number of TEU’s on a single vessel, achieving yet another memorable milestone. For the first time in Pakistan, a container terminal has handled 9,334 TEU’s - total units 5419, with a VOR of 149.49 moves per hour, and in a total time of 36.92 hours. Hutchison Ports Pakistan is committed to take the Nation’s economy to new heights. General Manager and Head of Hutchison Ports Pakistan, Captain Syed Rashid Jamil said in a statement, “We are delighted to be in a position to accomplish previously unheard-of milestones, and aim to continue breaking new ground as the country heads towards a more prosperous future. The dream of transforming Karachi into a prime South Asian hub for trade and transport activities is closer to becoming reality than ever before. 

Karachi – 25 th January, 2020: With the increase of COVID-19 cases, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform Daraz has collaborated with global health delivery and research network Interactive Research Development (IRD) to spread awareness of the novel coronavirus and the ensuing pandemic. In collaboration with Daraz, IRD has distributed safety awareness flyers in Daraz packages across Pakistan. The two organizations stand together to ensure safety for all as the rate of infection intensifies. Daraz also hosted an informative session live with Dr. Kamran Iqbal, Program Manager for the IRD Model COVID – 19 Response, to discuss the IRD COVID-19 model and address questions related to COVID-19 management. His expertise allowed him to talk about the IRD Model and oxygen therapy and its importance with respect to COVID-19 and debunked myths related to the virus and elucidated in detail how to continue to work safely during the second wave. Dr. Kamran added, “The idea behind the IRD Model wa

Islamabad- January 22 nd , 2020 : Strengthening its industry-leading international roaming services portfolio even further, Pakistan’s cellular and digital services leader, Zong 4G, has introduced a matchless China International Roaming offer for its prepaid customers.   The China International Roaming Power Offer gives the subscribers 150 Minutes, 150 SMSs, 2GB of data with a validity of 15 days for only PKR 3,199 + Tax. The offer can be activated by dialing *4255#.   “China is playing the role of a key driver of Pakistan’s economic activity by connecting remote parts of the country with the urban centers through CPEC,” said Zong’s official spokesperson. “People from both countries need seamless connectivity to keep the business going and never losing touch with their jobs or loved ones back at home.”   Zong’s China International Roaming Power Offer is an apt and timely addition to its existing roaming offers for China. It will deliver uninterrupted connectivity to both P

Confiz will provide 100% scholarship to the differently-abled for the 2 months online freelancing bootcamp. The freelancing bootcamp will be held on Airschool. Airschool is thrilled to announce a partnership with Confiz, Pakistan’s leading full-service technology company, to democratize access to education for all. Confiz CSR Fund is awarding scholarships to the differently-abled for the freelancing bootcamp of 2 months. The bootcamp will be held live online at Airschool platform. Airschool and Confiz came together for this project to help elevate the differently-abled community of Pakistan. Both organizations believe in the mission of making high-quality education accessible, affordable and inclusive. The 2 months freelancing bootcamp will be absolutely free for the differently-abled. However, there are limited slots and only a selected few will be able to join the first cohort. The curriculum is designed to help learners brush up their communication skills, learn a hard sellabl

Karachi / Dubai, UAE, 19 January 2021 – Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage Pakistani travellers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the new year. With attractive offers, Emirates customers in Pakistan can make up for lost time in 2021.   All-inclusive Economy Class fares from Pakistan start at USD 247 to Dubai, USD 598 to Manchester, USD 641 to London, USD 810 to New York and USD 1,014 to Toronto. Business Class fares start at USD 618 to Dubai, USD 1,738 to London, USD 2,041 to New York, USD 2,193 to Manchester and USD 2,312 to Toronto. Offer applies on fares across the Emirates network with details available here .   Bookings have to be made between 19 January 2021 and 01 February 2021, for travel between 20 January 2021 and 15 June 2021. Emirates customers from Pakistan can travel with peace of mind with the airline’s flexible booking options and multi-risk travel insurance including COVID-19 cover