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Aga Khan University’s Institute for Global Health and Development Launches Online Nutrition Courses for Health Professionals in Pakistan as part of IGNIT3 Project In an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and address critical nutritional challenges, the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) at Aga Khan University (AKU) has launched a new series of free, online nutrition courses for healthcare professionals. Unveiled at a launch event in Islamabad, these courses are part of the IGNIT3 initiative, a project aimed at empowering health professionals to provide essential nutrition care particularly for women, children, and adolescent girls across Pakistan. The IGNIT3…

Mashreq is proud to report its strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, showcasing the bank’s dedicated commitment to its strategic priorities. These include placing clients at the forefront of our efforts, enhancing operational and financial effectiveness, enforcing stringent risk management practices, and cultivating a culture that values and empowers our employees. The achievements highlight the successful execution of our strategic plans and our unwavering dedication to delivering an unparalleled, world-class experience to our clients. Operating Income & Net Profit Mashreq reported a pre-tax net profit of AED 6.5 billion in the first nine months of 2024,…

ABHI, a leading embedded finance platform, has partnered withFlowHCM, Pakistan’s fastest-growing HRM/HCM software, to offeremployees of mutual clients a comprehensive suite of financialservices. This includes real-time access to earned wages, payrollfinancing, and additional financial tools to enhance employees’financial well-being.At the core of this partnership is a shared commitment to empowerbusinesses to provide their workforce with greater financialflexibility, leading to improved employee satisfaction and retention.With this integration, FlowHCM clients will now be able to offerABHI’s advanced salary services directly through the FlowHCM software.The integration of ABHI’s salary advance services within FlowHCMsoftware allows employees seamless access to earned wages, and otherfinancial services,…

WaterAid Pakistan held a significant event today in Lahore to commemorate Global Handwashing Day, underscoring the vital importance of hand hygiene in preventing diseases and safeguarding public health. This year’s theme, “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?”, emphasizes the ongoing necessity for handwashing practices in homes, schools, communities, and workplaces. The event drew key stakeholders, government representatives, community leaders, and policymakers to deliberate on sustainable hygiene solutions and address existing challenges in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. The proceedings included a presentation of WaterAid’s Health Budget & Expenditure Analysis Study, which highlighted the need for strategic investments in WASH…

Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan and the incumbent Best Bank for Digital Banking, announced the launch of its new mobile banking application, Alfa. New Alfa is purposely curated to promote financial inclusion by departing from a mere transactional banking app and moving to a digital lifestyle app. People can now experience Alfa’s advanced new features of savings, investment, and borrowings across a wide range of choices, alongside its new user interface design, which integrates banking into people’s lifestyles. The Alfa app launch event was held at Bank Alfalah’s Digital Lifestyle Branch inaugurated by Mr. Syed Sohail Jawaad,…

OPPO, a global leader in smart devices, has launched the OPPO A3 in Pakistan, a smartphone that is A Step Ahead in innovation with premium design, ultra-slim body, robust 5100 mAh battery and a bright 1000-nit display perfect in any lightning. The OPPO A3 is now available in outlets nationwide and online at OPPO’s official store and Daraz with the 6GB/128GB model priced at PKR 49,999 and the 6GB/256GB model at PKR 57,999. OPPO launched the A3 in an exclusive picnic event led by OPPO PK Ollie, creating an interactive and engaging experience for fans to connect with the brand.…

Engro Corporation’s revenue from continued operations grew by 12% to Rs. 279 billion, compared to Rs. 250 billion in the same period of 2023. Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) attributable to shareholders from continued operations stood at Rs. 10.6 billion (EPS: Rs. 19.68), up from Rs. 9.9 billion (EPS: Rs. 18.13) last year. Higher profitability is primarily driven by responsive pricing strategies and cost optimization. The Company also announced an interim cash dividend of Rs. 5 per share in third quarter. This payout is in addition to the Rs. 19 per share dividend already announced in the first half, bringing…

foodpanda has partnered with Atlas Honda to provide motorcycle safety training for its riders, aiming to reduce accidents and promote responsible driving practices. This initiative underscores foodpanda’s commitment to rider safety and fostering a safer traffic environment for all road users. The collaboration seeks to ensure a smoother, more secure road experience for both riders and the community.

Jaffer Business Systems (JBS) is excited to announce the arrival of HP’s next-generation AI PCs in Pakistan. As the first company to bring these state-of-the-art devices to Pakistan, JBS continues to lead the way in technological innovation. Two of Pakistan’s top banks will be the first to experience the transformative power of these revolutionary PCs, marking a major milestone in the nation’s digital landscape. Empowering Work and Creativity with AI The newly launched HP OmniBook X AI PC and HP EliteBook Ultra AI PC are equipped with cutting-edge AI technologies, setting a new benchmark for productivity and creativity. These advanced…

TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand and the world’s top two TV brand, is proud to announce its extended partnership with Activision as the Official TV Partner for the highly anticipated release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. In a successful and exciting launch event held in Abu Dhabi, TCL participated alongside key influencers and media to celebrate the next chapter of this iconic gaming series. The exclusive launch event took place at Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi, where key influencers and media personalities witnessed the debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. To mark this momentous…