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    For building new business friendly ties, the Egyptian Government Delegation visited CBD Punjab’s project site. CEO Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) Mr. Imran Amin, COO Brigadier (RTD) Mansoor Janjua, LCBDDA Board Members and directorate heads of LCBDDA welcomed the delegates. Delegation was given a detailed visit of CBD Punjab sites and were briefed about the ongoing and future projects. Delegation was led by General Ahmed Hamed, accompanied by Dr. Hany Shaheen and First Secretary of Egyptian Embassy, Mr. Amr Essayed Nassredin Elsayed.   Mr. Imran Amin CEO (LCBDDA) while visiting the site area, briefed the delegation that CBD Punjab had already auctioned 5 mixed use commercial plots for Lahore Prime, has successfully generated an investment of Rs 24 billion PKR and now, the authority is preparing for auction of Lahore’s first planned Downtown. This Downtown comprises of 7 mixed commercial plots. Lahore Downtown is themed on existing downtown in

  The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced that TikTok, the leading destination for short form videos, will be the title sponsor of the historic Test series between Pakistan and Australia, which commences in Rawalpindi on Friday, 4 March.   This is the first time a digital entertainment platform has sponsored a bilateral series in Pakistan and represents an exciting step for both TikTok and PCB, bringing a new kind of partner for international cricket in the country.   As the title sponsor, TikTok will provide a place where cricket fans can follow their favourite cricket content creators, share the best TikTok cricket content, and create their own special moments, reactions and celebrations around this historic series with Australia.   Alongside the partnership, PCB will launch an official TikTok account prior to the series with a mission to inspire and entertain millions of cricket fans not just in Pakistan but also around the world with exclusive behind-the-scenes con

    Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance in 2021 with a profit before tax of PKR 24.8 billion compared to PKR 23.6 billion in 2020. Performance was driven by strong balance sheet growth, continued productivity improvements and risk discipline.   The Bank’s revenue was lower by PKR 3.5 billion primarily due to sharp reduction in interest rates in Q2’20 and market volatility. Despite investment in infrastructure and inflationary pressures, administrative costs continue to be well managed through operational efficiencies and disciplined spending resulting in a decrease of 3% year on year. Moreover, strong recoveries and lower impairments as a result of prudent risk approach led to a net charge of PKR 0.5 billion compared to a net charge of PKR 4.9 billion in the comparative period.   All businesses have positive momentum with strong growth in underlying drivers. This is evident from pickup in net advances, which have grown

  With their Studio quality sound and an open fit noise cancellation they deliver at all levels   Whether you are about to embark on a trip or simply planning to sit back and relax this summer, a good pair of earphones can be a total-game changer. Having something with great sound, comfort and noise cancellation can make your travels much easier or it can simply be your perfect summer companion this season!   HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 launched recently boasts some really cool features with t heir Studio quality sound and an open fit noise cancellation they deliver at all levels plus they are the most comfortable to wear so no need to worry about that pressure on your ears while using them for long periods.   Moreover, they are compatible with Android and iOS which means you can use them with other devices and not only Huawei’s, and you can also download the HUAWEI AI Life app to adjust settings or perform various controls, such as wearing detection, quick controls, status query, no

    Infinix today launched its first premier 5G smartphone, ZERO 5G, delivering the benefits of 5G – such as higher speeds, seamless connection, faster downloads and greater coverage more accessible than ever before. The smartphone is integrated with a 6nm MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 master processor for high-performance gaming, a uni-curve design for a sleek look and feel, a 48MP AI Triple camera with 30x ultra-zoom for crisp close-ups of distant objects, a 6.78'' FHD+ ultra-smooth display with 120Hz Refresh Rate and 240Hz Touch Sample Rate for lower latency and immediate responsiveness and a 5000mAh with 33W quick charge technology to power users through their entire day.   “Infinix is setting a strong course in today’s fast-growing marketplace and providing innovative, yet high-performance 5G technology that is more attainable to users through the new ZERO 5G smartphone,” stated Charles Ding, Deputy Product Director of Infinix Mobility. “Our innovation gives users a smart

             Huawei’s new open-fit ANC earphones, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4, have been praised by many users for features such as enhanced open-fit ANC 2.0, a comfortable wearing experience and immersive audio quality. Moreover, its bass enhancement combined with the 14.3mm large dynamic unit, allows the headset to maintain a consistently high level of sound quality. Aside from these features, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 have recently received a software update, adding various new feature to bring consumers a better listening experience. Each person's ear shape is different, and the condition of wearing earphones is different each time, which is why the same earphones can be experienced differently for different users. So, how to make every user hear the best possible sound? The question has plagued acoustic engineers for a long time. Through a complete set of personalized hearing technologies, adaptive ear matching (AEM), professional sound effects, Huawei customises the sound for each user. Ad

             The Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan launched the second phase  of Raast, called Person-to-Person instant payment system in a ceremony in Islamabad today.  Raast , a flagship initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is a payment system platform that enables various types of transactions among different stakeholders such as organizations, businesses and persons. The objective of this initiative is to promote digitization and financial inclusion in the country. In the first phase of Raast, launched in January 2021, transactions from organizations to persons, generally referred to as Bulk Payments, was enabled. The second phase is designed to facilitate Person-to- Person (P2P) transactions under   Raast.   The Prime Minister congratulated Governor SBP Dr. Reza Baqir and his team for the successful completion of the second phase. He was addressing a gathering of Ministers, Presidents and CEOs of Banks, SBP officials and other distinguished guests at t

             It enables phone-users to remotely monitor their Khushhali bank accounts Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) - a leading financial institution in Pakistan, has pioneered another technological advancement to add convenience for its customers, with a mobile-banking solution. This state-of-the-art digital tool enables ‘remote-monitoring’ of your KMBL account, even if the account-holder uses a basic ‘Feature-Phone’. The customers do not need to own a smartphone for using this new service, which is based on a secured ‘Unstructured Supplementary Service Data’ (USSD) channel, to ensure accessibility without the need to physically visit a bank-branch or owning a smart phone. In the first phase of this innovative venture, all the KMBL customers using Zong, Ufone and Jazz/Warid telecom services will be able to avail the Khushhali USSD Mobile Banking, simply by dialing *8226#. During the initial phase, this solution will offer basic features like: Loan-Account Inquiry, and Acc

         Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) has announced  the newly upgraded HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021 in Pakistan now. Inheriting the aesthetic, innovation and intelligent DNA of previous Huawei laptops, the new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is an innovative reinterpretation of a classic, with a full range of upgrades delivering efficient performance, all-scenario intelligence and a superior user experience. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro delivers another dazzling FullView Display with 3K high-definition picture quality and an immersive viewing experience to unleash more excitement for users. The 11 th  Gen Intel® Core™ processors work with an intelligent new cooling system to deliver more efficient performance, making both work and everyday life easier for the user. Huawei Share fully breaks down the barriers of cross-device interaction and makes it easy to enjoy every aspect of an All-scenario Seamless AI Life. Ingenious new technologies help to deliver incredible overall ease-of-use, with th

Lahore: Association of Chartered Certificated Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan has awarded Packages limited with platinum status for approved employer. The "ACCA Approved Employer Programme" recognizes employers' high standards of staff training and development." This recognition by the global body for professional accountants acknowledges Packages Limited's high standards of staff training and development and the organization's commitment to attracting and developing future-ready talent and creating opportunities for the country's youth. Packages Limited will now get exclusive access to the ACCA's global network of leading employers and professionals, world-class employer resources, and award-winning thought leadership as part of the recognition.  

           Huawei has launched its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4. This new addition to Huawei’s numeric series of TWS earbuds inherits the world’s first open-fit active noise cancellation (ANC) technology from the previous generation. With open-fit ANC 2.0 technology [1] , lightweight comfort, high-resolution sound quality and intelligent audio connectivity, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 delivers not only on audio quality but takes the open-fit ANC listening experience to a whole new level. A new benchmark for comfortable open-fit ANC and tranquil audio experience In 2019, Huawei introduced the world’s first open-fit ANC TWS earbuds, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, finally allowing consumers to enjoy the comfort of an open-fit wearing style while also benefitting from the immersive ANC sound quality. After nearly two years of continuous R&D investment and accumulation of technical expertise, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 has been launched, equipped with newly upgraded O