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Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jyothi Bathula as the Global Head of Mashreq Global Network (MGN) & Managing Director of MGN India. In her new role, Jyothi will oversee the operations of Mashreq Global Network (Mashreq’s Distributed Workforce platform), and its operational set-ups in India, Pakistan and Egypt, ensuring it continues to deliver dynamic, high-quality talent and services to support Mashreq’s strategic, digital, and operational goals. With a professional career spanning over 20 years, Jyothi brings extensive experience in banking and technology services. Prior to joining Mashreq,…

In a groundbreaking step towards digitalization, Telenor Pakistan has signed Pakistan’s first-ever tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement smart metering at its Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites across Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K). The initiative aims to empower societies by leveraging smart metering technology to enhance energy efficiency and ensure consumption accuracy. The tripartite agreement brings together Telenor Pakistan, Government of AJ&K and SBEEC to pilot a smart metering solution enabling both consumers and the power distribution company to monitor electricity consumption in real time. The solution will help ensure precise billing, minimize energy wastage by monitoring usage patterns…

In a proud moment for Pakistan and the global healthcare community, Dr Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, a global leader in maternal and child health, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s most prestigious civilian honours. This recognition celebrates Dr Bhutta’s exceptional contributions to global health, particularly in underserved communities across South Asia, Africa, and beyond. Dr Bhutta’s groundbreaking research has transformed public health policies worldwide and improved countless lives. His work on community health systems, including Pakistan’s Lady Health Worker programme, is regarded as a global model for empowering frontline health workers. Speaking…

The highly anticipated Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2024 began today with its empowering theme, “Ikhtiyar Khud Pe”, aimed at guiding the youth towards leadership, responsibility, and social impact. Commencing the event, renowned trainers from School of Leadership, Kamran Z. Rizvi and Fatema Kausar Ali, set the tone for a transformative journey of self-awareness, leadership, and collective action. The opening ceremony featured a powerful national anthem and an impact video, followed by the “Mark Your Roots” activity, where participants marked their hometowns on a map wall to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Next, the day featured a presentation by EBM representative, Zoha…

The Vogue Dental and Aesthetics Clinic opened its doors on 17 December 2024 in Lahore. The grand launch event was attended by a number of celebrities and YouTubers. [insta url=”https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDuZOGPIQ8t”] Following a series of captivating social media posts coming soon, banners have left a large audience anxious, further fueling the anticipation.The clinic is co-owned by Dr. Maha Farman and her husband. Dr. Maha is a seasoned dental surgeon and aesthetic physician with years of experience in the industry. She holds an Aesthetic diploma from the Royal Academy, an accredited American academy, and has also participated in C orthodontics and C…

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading digital services provider, proudly partnered with Google Developer Groups (GDG) Islamabad as the official Tech Partner for DevFest’24 Islamabad. This flagship developer conference, hosted at the prestigious Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi, brought together over 650 developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders to explore the theme of “#ResponsibleAI”. As part of the event, Andleeb Aslam, Zong’s Head of Communications & Sustainability, represented the company on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Panel, sharing insights on fostering inclusivity and ethical leadership within the tech sector. In addition, an AI Specialist from Zong delivered a powerful session on the…

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has unveiled its 2025 Retail Calendar, featuring an incredible line-up of citywide events and activities to further enhance the retail landscape. The 2025 programme of festivals and events promises a continuous celebration of shopping, entertainment, and cultural experiences that will delight all interests, and visitors and residents of all backgrounds. Aligning with the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global city for business and leisure, and make it the best city to visit, live…

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the country’s leading Islamic banks, launched the “Faysal Islami Remittance Agahi Programme”, a nationwide roadshow to promote awareness of legal remittance channels. Hosted in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan’s Pakistan Remittance Initiative (PRI), this programme aims to educate communities on the critical role of remittances in supporting Pakistan’s economy, discourage the use of informal channels for sending money, and ensure fast and efficient fund transfers. The first event, held in Mandi Bahauddin, was attended by senior officials from the Pakistan Remittance Initiative (PRI) of the State Bank of Pakistan. More events are…

Over 1200 orphan children from underprivileged families will spend a fun-filled day at an elite holiday resort on Karachi’s outskirts. These orphan children are enrolled in the charitable schools of the non-profit Green Crescent Trust (GCT) in the deprived parts of Karachi. A total of 2114 orphan children are enrolled at 170 charitable schools in underprivileged parts of Sindh. For the rest of the orphan children, the GCT will soon organize similar leisure days at famous recreational spots in Hyderabad and Sukkur. A total of over 32,800 students from destitute families are enrolled in the GCT’s schools. “We organize these…

BrandSynario, a leading digital media publication, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manahil Kapadia as Executive Editor. With extensive experience and deep industry expertise, Manahil will lead the publication’s strategic direction while upholding its commitment to delivering high standards of journalism. As part of the company’s ongoing evolution, we would like to inform our stakeholders that Ariba Raza, Humna Farrukh, and Sidra Syed are no longer associated with the team. We wish to clarify that they do not represent BrandSynario, Very Filmi, or Synergyzer in any capacity.