Zong 4G partners up with Dahua Technologies on April 4, 2024Zong 4G, Pakistan’s premier telecommunications organization, has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by forging a Gold Partnership with Dahua Technologies, the global leader in video-based Advanced IoT solutions. This strategic collaboration is set to revolutionize the security and surveillance landscape for the corporate sector. In response to the ever-evolving challenges of the digital era, Zong […]
Residential area, commercial customer raided for direct gas theft on April 4, 2024Anti-gas theft crackdown unravels 124,800 Cms / year gas stolen. SSGC’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO) Wing along with SSGC Police and Recovery Department conducted a joint raid on Al-Habib Sweets and Bakers in Nazimabad, Karachi. The culprit was found using gas directly through a service line. Total calculated connecting load of […]
Mashreq, 1LINK partnership to enhance digital banking on April 1, 2024Mashreq Pakistan, a part of Mashreq which is the leading financial institution in the MENA region, is proud to announce its partnership with 1LINK – Pakistan’s premier switch and payment services provider. This is a significant milestone towards Mashreq’s bid to revolutionize the digital banking experience for Mashreq customers across Pakistan. By joining forces with […]
Graana.com, Agency21 ink MoU with MoveIt on April 1, 2024In order to provide the best services and convenience to their clients and team members, The country’s top real estate brands, Graana.com and Agency21, have teamed up with MoveIt, the nation’s foremost moving and packing service provider. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today in Islamabad. The MoU represents a […]
Faysal Bank, Sehat Kahani join forces to transform healthcare on April 1, 2024Faysal Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions of Pakistan, has partnered with Sehat Kahani, a one-stop telemedicine solution for various primary healthcare issues. Through this collaboration, Faysal Bank cardholders can avail exclusive privileges and discounts of up to 25% across a diverse array of healthcare services offered by Sehat Kahani. In furtherance of […]
Muneer Kamal is the new CEO and Secretary General of PBA on April 1, 2024Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) announces the retirement, with effect from, March 31, 2024, of its longstanding CEO & Secretary General, Mr Tawfiq A. Hussain. After more than a decade of meritorious service to the Association, Tawfiq Hussain leaves behind a legacy marked by notable achievements and substantial growth of the organization. His strategic vision and […]
Uniform Cigarette Taxation: solution to economic losses and health concerns on March 31, 2024Pakistan has suffered significant economic losses due to the dominance of the cigarette industry, high consumption rates and subsequent health cost over the years and to deal these challenges the IMF has recently proposed a uniform taxation on tobacco sector. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its report, urged Pakistan to implement uniform taxation on […]
Noon & Co’s South Asian Stone Craft Excellence on March 30, 2024The South Asian stone craft tradition is one for the ages. From the majestic stone carvings of the great Buddha in Pakistan’s Taxila to the ornate architectural marvels across the region, these masterpieces stand as testaments to the skill and creativity of the great stonecraft artisans of our past. Indeed the Gandhara stone tradition, a […]
Neelum Jhelum achieves max capacity of 969 MW after TRT inspection on March 30, 2024Neelum Jhelum Hydroelectric Project has achieved its maximum generation capacity of 969 MW yesterday. Following resumption of its operation early this month after inspection of the tail race tunnel (TRT), the project is continuously in operation as per the availability of water and contributing electricity to the National Grid, especially during Sehr and Iftar of […]
26.6% increase in FED on cigarettes can recover 19.8% healthcare cost of diseases caused by smoking on March 29, 2024The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has urged the government to reduce the health cost burden by increasing taxes on cigarettes. Tobacco use, particularly smoking, is linked to a plethora of health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases, and various other cancers. Smoking-related illnesses and deaths […]