Askari Bank signs MOU with PAFLA on August 5, 2022Askari Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) with an aim to digitally onboard and facilitate the unbanked segment of freelancing individuals and startups through the Askari Freelancer Digital Account. This strategic partnership with PAFLA will offer mentorship programs, seminars, webinars, conferences, professional training events and certification courses on financial […]
UBL records phenomenal H1 PBT of Rs34.2b, with 32pc growth on August 5, 2022UBL declared Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs34.2b for the half year ended June 30, 2022, an impressive growth of 32pc over last year. The Bank recorded a one-off taxation adjustment related to prior year profits as well as higher taxation due to change in the tax regime amounting to Rs9.0b during the period. This […]
Railways police observe ‘Police Martyrs’ Day’ at all divisional level on August 5, 2022In Pakistan, August 4 is celebrated as Pakistan Railways Police Martyrs Day. On this day, tributes are paid to the policemen who laid down their lives while fulfilling their duty diligently. Policemen are the first line of defense for Pakistan against crime and it is the duty of Police to enforce law in the country […]
FJWU organises midwifery programme on August 5, 2022Skilled midwives can help avert almost two thirds of all maternal and newborn deaths and can deliver 87% of all essential sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health services. In addition to attending safe childbirths, midwives also provide family planning services, health education, prevention of mother to child HIV transmission, essential newborn care, gender based violence […]
Federal Ombudsman approves action plan for street children on August 5, 2022A task force on street children approved by Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat presented its study report to the Federal Ombudsman for implementation. Taking cognizance of the exploitation of children in terms of their involvement in labour / beggary, the Hon’ble Federal Ombudsman, Mr. Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi had directed a study titled “Inquiry into the Plight of […]
EBM and SoL embark on a journey of self-discovery with 21st Young Leaders Conference 2022 on August 4, 2022Keeping alive its two-decade-long tradition of nurturing young minds, English Biscuits Manufacturers – the makers of Peek Freans, in collaboration with the School of Leadership (SoL), once again sponsored the 21st Young Leaders Conference 2022. The main theme of the Conference revolved around ‘Pehchaan’ (Identity). The participants were guided as to how looking within paves […]
Engro and Excelerate Energy sign MoU to develop private RLNG sector in Pakistan on August 4, 2022Engro Eximp FZE, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, announced today that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) (Excelerate), a leading provider of flexible LNG infrastructure solutions around the world, related to the development of a private sector gas marketing business in Pakistan. Under this MOU, both […]
Japan provides $9m for sewerage and drainage services in Multan on August 4, 2022The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 1,236 million Japanese Yen (Equivalent to around 9.062 million USD / around 1,855 million PKR) for upgrading the mechanical system for sewerage and drainage services in Multan. On August 3, 2022, in the presence of the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, […]
Scott J Miller’s Master Mentors Volume 2 features BOP President Zafar Masud on August 4, 2022On 30th July 2022, the second iteration of “Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from our Greatest Minds” by best-selling author Scott Jeffrey Miller was announced. The book is a condensed collection of practical strategies and methods designed to help readers reach new heights in their personal lives and professional careers, by distilling essential learnings from […]
Minister directs PHFA for early completion of projects on August 4, 2022Maulana Abdul Wasay, Federal Minister, Ministry of Housing and Works chaired executive board meetings of the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF) and Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA). During the course of meeting, the boards discussed various agendas placed before the members by the departments. Board members discussed various issues and matters pertaining to different […]