Oxford organises tribute for Fahmida Riaz on December 18, 2018Oxford University Press (OUP) hosted an event in memory of the great feminist poet Fahmida Riaz at its bookshop in Dolmen Mall Clifton. The event featured a discussion on Riaz's life and literary career, with Sheema Kermani, social activist and theatre director; Khalid Ahmed, television director and actor; and Mujahid Barelvi, journalist and author, as speakers. This was followed by readings from … [Read more...] about Oxford organises tribute for Fahmida Riaz
Realme smartphones set to enter Pakistan market on December 17, 2018After much anticipation, the wait is over. Realme, an emerging smartphone brand that specializes in providing high quality smartphones, has teased its launch date in Pakistan. According to its social media pages on 13th this month, we may be able to get our hands on the Realme as soon as the next few weeks. Realme aims to be top of mind for the younger generation of Pakistani who are looking … [Read more...] about Realme smartphones set to enter Pakistan market
Fatima Group & USAID jointly uplifting small farmers of Pakistan on December 13, 2018Fatima Group, Pakistan's leading industrial conglomerate recently signed an MOU with USAID-Pakistan Agricultural Technology Transfer Activity (PATTA). The MOU enables both parties to work together in uplifting the small-medium farmers of Pakistan through technology transfer and knowledge dissemination. USAID-PATTA has further expressed commitment in capacity building of Fatima Agri Sales and … [Read more...] about Fatima Group & USAID jointly uplifting small farmers of Pakistan
Dew Gaming Arena Event on December 13, 2018The grand finale of the E-sport championship Dew Gamers Arena 2018brought to us by Mountain Dew and ESL brought in gamers and game enthusiasts from all over Pakistan. On Sunday 9th of December, the biggest and most intense gaming showdown rocked Lahore at the Expo Centre! Dew Gamers Arena called in gamers ofCS:GO and DOTA 2 from all over Pakistan and the qualifying teams that made it into the … [Read more...] about Dew Gaming Arena Event
Illicit trade in tobacco industry on December 13, 2018Prime Minister Imran Khan in his public address on the completion of 100 days in government said that only two tobacco companies, with a market share of around 60% contribute 98% of the tobacco tax collection, whereas all other tobacco companies operating locally contribute only 2% to the national exchequer despite having a market share of about 40%. 1 The legal cigarette industry of Pakistan … [Read more...] about Illicit trade in tobacco industry
The Year in Pakistan Search on December 13, 2018Google today published its annual search year in Pakistan, which looks back at 2018 through the collective eyes of searches on www.Google.com.pk. It offers a unique perspective on the year's major events, top competitions, top newsmakers, top personalities, hottest trends and top movies categorized under three sections as; Searches, People and Movies. Visit www.Google.com.pk/2018to explore the … [Read more...] about The Year in Pakistan Search
Steering Committee for Women Empowerment holds first meeting on December 13, 2018First meeting of "Steering Committee for Women Empowerment" constituted by Chief Minister Punjab was held on 11.12.2018 at Women Development Department, under the convenership of Minister for Women Development Punjab. The meeting was attended by Mrs. Irum Bukhari, Secretary Women Development Department, Ms. Sadia Sohail (MPA), Ms. Seemabia Tahir (MPA), representative of Industries, Commerce & … [Read more...] about Steering Committee for Women Empowerment holds first meeting
‘Pakistan has better regulatory framework for Islamic Banking’ on December 13, 2018The Islamic Banking Industry of Pakistan in collaboration with Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and contribution of Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, launched Urdu version of the Book 'Sharaie Mayaarat'. Renowned leaders from Pakistan's financial sector spoke on the occasion. Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Mr. Tariq Bajwa was the Chief Guest, while … [Read more...] about ‘Pakistan has better regulatory framework for Islamic Banking’
Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes country’s largest ever container ship on December 13, 2018Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomed the China India Express, the country's first ever 11,923TEUs container ship to call at its terminal. This is the first time a container vessel of this size has berthed in Pakistan. The China India Express, operated by COSCO Shipping Lines Pakistan Ltd. has a capacity of 11,923TEUs, making it the largest ship to berth at any terminal in Pakistan. "The … [Read more...] about Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes country’s largest ever container ship
An initiative to mainstream mountains, its people and culture on December 13, 2018International Mountain Day (IMD) is celebrated every year on December 11 in order to create and raise greater awareness about the importance of mountains to humans and ecology and to highlight the opportunities and challenges in mountain development. Keeping in view the importance of the mountains, Development Communications Network (Devcom-Pakistan) launched its policy advocacy and public … [Read more...] about An initiative to mainstream mountains, its people and culture
