Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Pakistan Arab Refinery Company (PARCO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for collaboration and joint venture opportunities in the energy sector, including oil and gas infrastructure projects. The MOU aims to diversify business activities, enhance shareholder value, and ensure long-term sustainability. Representatives of both companies signed…
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan this year with the release of The Tides, a new adventure in the Golden Moon series of campaigns following up on the success of last year’s release. Under the dappled glow of the Golden Moon, a new story…
TPL Insurance, the market leader in innovations underpinned by customer-centricity in the insurance segment, is proud to announce another first in the industry. The company has completed a pilot launch of a new auto insurance product, giving customers more control over their coverage options. Unlike traditional comprehensive and deductible insurance options, which offer limited flexibility,…
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has been executing the 7th Population and Housing Census digitally for the first time in the history country, with census field operations commencing from 1st March, 2023 and have continued till 10th April, 2023 without any interruption. The successful execution of the digital census is great success and it is…
The Etihad Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of a mosque in its latest project Etihad Town Phase II. The ceremony was attended by the Etihad Group’s sponsors including Mr. Raheel Munir, Mr. Faisal Khokhar, Mr. Nabeel Khokhar & Mr. Sohail Munir, along with the company’s senior management, and their strategic sales partners and clients….
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a topic that has been causing a stir in the scientific community and among the general public. It refers to a type of artificial intelligence that possesses the ability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, similar to human intelligence. Unlike narrow AI, which is…
Jullianna a village located near Lahore’s most famous housing society Bahria Town and one of the biggest real estate group of the country. Many of you must be thinking that how come this village is still near Bahria Town that why it’s still not bought by them. Well, that would that have been illegal because…
With the slogan “Innovation for everyone,” Xiaomi believes in making technology affordable for everyone, and they have lived up to this promise! bringing technological wonders to the local market at unbeatable prices with launch dates concurrent with worldwide launches. Like every year, Xiaomi hosts the Xiaomi Fan Festival this year as well to honour their…
The provincial governments are playing a major role to ensure 100% coverage while ensuring the quality and credibility of the whole census process. The real-time data progress monitoring dashboards, provided by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics down to provincial and district governments, allows for a completely transparent process and continuous oversight of field operations. The dashboard…
With the story out that some officials had accessed the National Data Base Registration Authority’s database to seek personal information of the family of the Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir Shah, questions are being raised about other institutions that have access to the same data, and what have they done to flush out…
Hamza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish National Party, replacing Nicola Sturgeon as the First Minister of Scotland. At just 37 years old, he is the youngest person and the first Muslim to lead Scotland. His victory marks a significant moment in Scottish history and is particularly poignant for Yousaf…
Pakistan’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, foodpanda, is proud to announce its partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting education for less privileged children in the country. Through this partnership foodpanda aims to support TCF’s numerous initiatives by raising awareness about their cause and encouraging donations from foodpanda’s customers….
In September, another fire incident at the MOL Pakistan-operated Makori oil field resulted in the loss of millions of dollars due to negligence. About six months have gone, and the event has not yet been reported to the appropriate authorities. The silence of relevant authorities has raised several questions. The fire event occurred in the…
Channeling the true spirit of Ramzan, easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading payments & savings, lending and platform service, is enabling its customers to donate with ease and convenience to more than 30 charitable organizations across Pakistan. During the holy month of Ramzan, easypaisa, the leading payments, savings, lending, and platform service in Pakistan, is embracing the true…
The wait is finally over for Mustafa Zahid’s latest release, “Maaf Karde” – a soulful hamd that is sure to touch hearts. Playback Records, the new record label launched by AAA Reels Production and Playback Creatives based in Dubai, has produced this musical masterpiece. This new release is the perfect accompaniment for the holy month…
Themed “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”, the second Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa kicked off in Dubai on March 21. The event brought together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, with the aim of exploring how to make…
Social Champ, the Martech startup providing social media management solutions, is breaking new ground in corporate social responsibility and setting an example for other businesses. As part of its social responsibility commitment, Social Champ partnered with Pledge1% to dedicate its time and product to various philanthropic causes. By giving back, Social Champ is ensuring that…
ABHI, an embedded fintech company, has signed an agreement with Master Group of Industries, operating in bedding, textile, automotive, chemical, furniture, and renewable energy industries. AbhiSalary will enable Master Group’s employees to access their earned wages ahead of their scheduled payday, empowering them with greater financial flexibility and control. AbhiSalary allows employees to access a…
For the first time in the cricket history of Pakistan, major commercial banks will be participating in a cricket tournament that will be held this Ramadan at Naya Nazimabad. The tournament is being organized by the management of Naya Nazimabad as the ninth version of the renowned ‘Ramadan Cricket Tournament’ with the title, “ Naya…
LAHORE: Recently, Etihad Group organized a live balloting event for its new housing project, Etihad Town – Phase 2. The event was open to all customers that had previously acquired plot files in the project — with possession of plots expected within 6 to 8 months. Etihad Town Phase 2 is located at a 3…
TPL Corp CEO Mr Ali Jameel met with Finland’s Ambassador to Pakistan to strengthen business relations between the two countries. The meeting, which took place at Avari Towers Karachi, is a significant step towards driving industries in Pakistan. With a dedicated contact person of Finland Pakistan Business Council (FPBC) at the Karachi headquarters, TPL Corp,…
Pakistan – ABHI, an embedded fintech company, has signed an agreement with Naveena Group and its subsidiaries to provide AbhiSalary, an Earned Wage Access facility, to their 5,000 employees. AbhiSalary will financially empower the group’s workforce by enabling them to access their earned salaries before their payday and have the freedom to spend, save and…
Pakistan’s energy sector has received a significant boost with the recent announcement that gas supply from the Sindh field has doubled. This news comes at a crucial time when the country is grappling with a severe energy crisis that has had a profound impact on the lives of its citizens. The Sindh field, operated by…
TPL Insurance Limited – Window Takaful Operations (WTO), one of the leading insurance providers in Pakistan, has partnered with Takaful Bazaar, an upcoming Takaful digital platform, to offer shariah-compliant services to customers. The partnership aims to promote and offer Shariah Compliant products and smooth the customer handling journey via technology enablement. At an exclusive event…
The Hajj is a significant religious pilgrimage that Muslims undertake to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca to perform the Hajj, a religious duty that is mandatory for all able-bodied Muslims at least once in their lifetime. The Government of…
The PPP, MQM, and P have been vocal in their criticism of the census conducted in Pakistan. They have accused the government of manipulating the census data to undercount their respective constituencies. According to them, the census results do not reflect the true population and demographic distribution of the country, which could have significant implications…
Field activities of 7th Population and Housing Census have started today all over Pakistan digitally for the first time in the history of country. Chief Census Commissioner Dr Naeem uz Zafar inaugurated the field activities by marking first Building Structure in ‘House Listing App’. Meanwhile, the inauguration in all divisions was carried out by respective…
Daraz Group, South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, released the inaugural report on Daraz Live selling in South Asia. The report indicated that live commerce, a combination of live streaming and sales is one of the fastest-growing platforms for raising awareness for brands and sellers alike. The report looks at Daraz Live’s performance over twelve months…
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics started the 7th Housing and Population census process on February 20, 2023, with an option to self-enumerate through the specially designed https://self.pbs.gov.pk portal. The response from the public has been great with over 4 million people visiting the portal in just a few days. This is the first if it’s kind…
Z2C Limited, a venture accelerator that invests in and launches MarTech start-ups, has taken yet another step towards increasing the quality and quantity of advertising industry talent in Pakistan. Through its Publicis Groupe Delivery (PGD) affiliated export-first digital agency Activ8, the accelerator has partnered with digital agency East River and the media science department of…