Empower Her OAKS Festival: Uniting Generations, Igniting Change on March 13, 2024The Old Associates of Kinnaird’s Society (OAKS) here the other day (March 9) organized “Empower Her Festival” at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. The festival celebrated women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, bringing together women from diverse backgrounds to share their stories, insights, and experiences under the inspiring umbrella of the UN Women’s Day theme: “Invest in […]
Turkish Consulate General hosts celebration for international women’s day on March 13, 2024Turkish Consulate General in Karachi hosted a celebration in honor of International Women’s Day, inviting women from diverse fields of expertise to partake in the festivities. Businesswomen, artists, professors, former ministers, media personalities, and authors were among the attendees, said a statement from the consulate on Tuesday. Addressing the ceremony, Turkish Consul General in Karachi […]
Illicit cigarette sale increases to 60% in South Punjab on March 13, 2024The Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) shared the latest market trends and informed that the sale of illicit (smuggled, tax evaded and counterfeit) cigarettes has increased to around 60 percent in South Punjab, resulting in a loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer. While addressing the media in Multan, Business Development Analyst Mohsin Ali […]
ADB, WAPDA discuss financial assistance for water and hydropower projects on March 13, 2024A 13-member Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mission, headed by Country Director, Progress Review Mission Mr. Yong Ye, called on Chairman WAPDA, Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd). The ADB Mission is on a visit to Pakistan for conducting Country Portfolio Review. It was a wrap-up meeting of the Mission with the Chairman about water and […]
Experts advocate 26pc FED hike to combat unseen toll of smoking on March 12, 2024In the midst of the celebrations marking achievements and progress on this Women’s Day, a somber reality remains concealed- the burdensome cost of smoking borne by the women. On this Women’s Day, one of the tragedies that went unreported is the cost of smoking that women had to pay. Highlighting the plight, a study by […]
Soneri Bank shareholders approve annual results on March 12, 2024The annual audited financial statements of Soneri Bank Limited for the year ended 31 December 2023 were approved by the shareholders of the Bank in their 32nd AGM held in Lahore and through video-link via Zoom on Friday, 08 March 2024. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Alauddin Feerasta, Chairman of the Board, with Mr. […]
Visa, Western Union team up for cross-border money transfer on March 12, 2024Visa announced a 7-year agreement with Western Union. Under the new deal, Western Union customers will be able to receive money from their family and friends’ eligible Visa cards and bank accounts in 40 countries across five regions. The agreement encompasses card issuance, Western Union’s integration with Visa Direct, and value-added services delivery including risk […]
Mobilink Bank, BizB partner to empower women entrepreneurs on March 12, 2024Mobilink Bank partnered with BizB, a leading marketplace in Pakistan, welcoming the company as a ‘Brand Ambassador Organization,’ to drive financial inclusion and bolster women micro-entrepreneurs nationwide. This symbiotic partnership strives to offer easily accessible financial services and support the endeavours of female entrepreneurs in the growing e-commerce landscape. Through this partnership, women micro-entrepreneurs under […]
WAPDA establishes Hydel Museum at Tarbela on March 12, 2024WAPDA has established Hydel Museum at Tarbela 4th Extension Hydel Power Station comprising equipment of hydropower plants, aimed at preserving and portraying the tremendous heritage of WAPDA hydel power stations. The vintage electro-mechanical equipment and parts of Jabban, Warsak, Tarbela, Renala, Kurrum Garhi and Chitral hydel power stations have been showcased in the museum. Besides, […]
Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s standalone design studio in London marks milestone for South Asian Fashion on March 11, 2024In a groundbreaking move for Pakistani and South Asian fashion, Mohsin Naveed Ranjha and Abubakar Naveed Ranjha proudly unveiled their new Design Studio in the heart of London’s Regent Street on 08 March 2024. This marks the first time a Pakistani couture brand has established a permanent presence in the global fashion hub, sharing with […]