People will get good news of FDI in coming months: Chairman BOI

Karachi: Global Investment Summit is being held in March next year, people will get good news of receiving foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2 months. The importance of technology exchange was highlighted after COVID-19. In this regard, a policy on technology exchange is being formulated which is expected to be presented in 6 to 8 …

JBS provides cyber security solutions to Bank Islami

Karachi: Jaffer Business Systems has successfully implemented Ivanti Security Controls Patch Management (for Endpoint Manager Software) at multiple branches of Bank Islami Pakistan Limited. The project was successfully delivered before the committed timelines. A project closure sign-off document was signed by Wajid Ali Khan, General Manager JBS and Muhammad Adnan Siddiqui, Head of Information Technology, …

Martin Dow Group pledges two Bone Marrow Transplant Rooms at SKMCH Karachi

Islamabad: Chairman Martin Dow Group Ali Akhai and Group MD & CEO, Javed Ghulam Mohammad called on Prime Minister of Pakistan today at his office. The Chairman and Group MD & CEO apprised the Prime Minister on the potential of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry and shared details on the pharmaceutical sector’s role in contributing to the …

KE wins at S&P Global Platts Energy Awards in New York

Karachi: The highly coveted and most prestigious forum for the energy sector across the globe, S&P Global Platts Energy Awards announced K-Electric as the winner for its Roshni Baji Women Ambassador Program under the Corporate Social Responsibility – Diversified Program Category. Often described as the “Oscars” of Energy, the 23rd Annual Awards program was held at …

K-Electric organized a two-day event “Khelo Jaan Sey Nahe Shaan Sey”

Karachi: K-Electric in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), WAPDA and Athletics Federation of Pakistan has organized a two-day sports event titled “Khelo Jaan Sey Nahe Shaan Sey”. This exciting event is being  organized for children aged 16 years and under in four categories of athletics competition including Javelin throw, Discus, 100 Meters Race and …

Agahi Awards 2021: Syed Shoaib Shahram Receives “Journalist of the Year” Award

Islamabad: The Agahi Foundation and Mishal hosted the 9th Agahi Awards 2021 at the Pakistan National Council of Arts in Islamabad on Friday. The awards ceremony was jointly organized by Agahi and Mishal in collaboration with the Journalists’ Associations, Educational Institutions, Think Tanks and Private Sector Institutions. The aim of the award ceremony is to …

KE, Sindh Govt and World Bank sign MoU to add 350MW Solar Power Projects

Karachi: Committed to the aim to expand its portfolio of clean energy, KE has allied with Sindh Energy Department (SED) and the World Bank to develop a solar park with an aggregate capacity of 350 MW under the ambit of the ‘Sindh Solar Energy Project’ (SSEP). The objective of SSEP is to increase solar power …

AGAHI Awards 2021 recognizes Journalists for ethical practices and professionalism in the digital age of information disorders

Islamabad: The 9th AGAHI Awards Celebrated the Excellence in Journalism for Media Ethics and professionalism. 70 journalists from across Pakistan reporting in print, television, radio, and online mediums received awards for journalist of the year in their respective fields. The AGAHI Awards in its ninth year organized jointly by AGAHI and Mishal Pakistan in collaboration …

Pakistan’s cutting-edge technology can save $1bln in imports, $200mln fuel cost

Karachi: Pakistani startup Energy and Automation (ENA) working under the umbrella of Jaffer Business System (JBS) has introduced an innovative new power backup storage technology named “ENARGEZE SUPERPOWER” that will prove to be a better replacement for (VRLA) dry batteries. Speaking to media, ENA’s Chief Executive Amir Salman, ENA’s Technical Director Osama Javeed and Director …

Helicopter crashes with Indian defence chief Gen Bipin Rawat on board

The air force reported an aircraft carrying India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat collapsed on Wednesday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. According to India Today, at least four persons were killed in the incident, while three more were rescued with severe burn injuries. The identities of those who died have …

14th International ‘Urdu Conference’ will be held from 9 to 12 December in Karachi

Karachi: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi’s President Ahmad Shah has said that the 14th International Urdu Conference will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 3 pm in Arts Council Karachi which will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Sindh. There will be sessions in which scholars of the Urdu world will …

TCS partners with Serene Air as CGSA to expand tailored supply chain solutions

Islamabad: TCS and Serene Air signed a Cargo General Sales Agent (CGSA) agreement in Islamabad, making TCS (Pvt.) limited official GSA partner of Serene Air (Pvt.) Limited for all domestic movement of cargo which will take effect from the 1st of December 2021 across Pakistan. The partnership between TCS (Pvt) Limited and Serene Air (Pvt) …

ZEM Builders won the ‘Brand of the Year’ award at 33rd RCCI Int’l Achievement Awards

Colombo: ZEM Builders won the ‘Brand of the Year’ award for redefining the real estate industry of Pakistan at the 33rd RCCI International Achievement Awards held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The awards aim to recognize the efforts of brands and business personalities for contributing to the economy of the country and for creating business opportunities. …

Iron Deficiency can have severe complication on people of all ages

Karachi: Iron is the most important mineral for the proper functioning of the human body and its deficiency can have severe complications on people of all ages. To raise awareness about this vital issue, an Iron Deficiency Day is celebrated globally on 26th November. The purpose of this day is to highlight how Iron deficiency …

Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen-1A ballistic missile

Rawalpindi: Pakistan today conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface to surface ballistic missile. The test flight was aimed at re-validating certain design and technical parameters of the weapon system. Flight test was witnessed by Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Dr Raza Samar, Chairman NESCOM, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Commander …

PM inaugurates Sohni Dharti Remittance Program

Islamabad: The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, inaugurated the Sohni Dharti Remittance Program (SDRP) offered jointly by the State Bank of Pakistan, Ministry of Finance and financial institutions today at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. SDRP is an innovative program designed to incentivize Pakistani workers abroad to send remittances to Pakistan through banks …

SBP releases Annual Report on The State of Pakistan’s Economy

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan released today its Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy reviewing the fiscal year 2020-21. According to the report, Pakistan’ economy rebounded during FY21, with real GDP growth rising to 3.9 percent. Importantly, this expansion in economic activity was accompanied by a 10-year low current account balance that …

KE Remains Committed to Cracking Down on Electricity Theft

Karachi: In continuation with its massive crackdown aimed against power-thieves and defaulters, K-Electric disconnected power supply to parts of Lyari and Malir where the dues cumulatively exceed PKR 2.9 billion. Despite consistent efforts to cooperate with the consumers and offer schemes to facilitate them, Consumers in Lyari gathered in various pockets of the area to …

Iconic monuments turn blue on World Children’s Day and UNICEF’s 75th anniversary

Karachi: Pakistan’s 30 Iconic monuments will Go Blue in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Ziarat and Peshawar to celebrate World Children’s Day and UNICEF’s 75th anniversary. This initiative is led by the Federal Ministry of Human Rights, UNICEF and partners, to mark Pakistan’s collective commitment to child rights. Pakistan has set a world record in the …

FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Ltd awards educational aid to farmers’ children

Karachi: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Ltd initiated their scholarship program aimed specifically for the children of their farmers, awarding 2 students from Sahiwal with monetary assistance in November. Recipients of the scholarship included Muhammad Nabeel, son of Amjad Ali and Iqra Sharafat, daughter of Sharafat Ali. Earlier this month, the two award winners were welcomed by …

K-Electric Becomes the First Utility Company to Achieve 100k Subscribers on WhatsApp, Infobip

Karachi: Marking the success of its initiative taken to facilitate customers in a digital world, K-Electric became the first company in the power sector of Pakistan to achieve 100,000 unique subscribers on its WhatsApp service, that too within a record time of just 68 days, as per Infobip – a global leader in omnichannel communication. The 24/7 …

Germany to Impose Tough Restrictions on Unvaccinated

German leaders have agreed to impose on formidable restrictions on those who still have not received their covid shot, by shutting them out of restaurants, cutlrual exhibition and sporting events as the country struggles to prevent a record surge in Covid infections. that they provide negative tests. BERLIN: German leaders on Thursday agreed on tough …

K-Electric focuses on the Future in 2021 Sustainability Report

Karachi: Focused on the future of energy and sustainability of the power sector, K-Electric issued its 2021 Sustainability Report showcasing its efforts to create value in the business and communities it operates. These efforts are part of the company’s continued commitment to make a meaningful contribution towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Since privatization, sustainability …

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