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After making waves in the drama Khaie, young heartthrob, Shuja Asad is set to lead the last of the 8 episoder serial produced by Sultana Siddiqi herself, titled ‘Tan Man Neel-o-Neel’ – alongside Sehar Khan. Fans are particularly excited to see him in a fresh, young pairing with Sehar Khan, as the duo brings a new dynamic to our screen. Directed by Saifi Hassan and written by Mustafa Afridi, the serial focuses on the mental health and hobbies of today’s youth, presenting a light-hearted take on the issues faced by young people. Shuja Asad will be seen in Qasim Ali…

Zong proudly celebrates a significant milestone in its journey of digital innovation as the company achieves a remarkable 7 billion recharge from its Alternate Channels. This achievement is a testament to the continued dedication, strategic vision, and growth of Zong’s digital initiatives over the years. Alternate Channels are secondary & tertiary recharge platforms like Banking apps, FinTech apps and websites etc. Team Zong celebrated this milestone at Zong HQ, inaugurated by Mr. Wasi Ansari, Director Sales & Distribution. Zong’s C level Leadership, Directors, and HOD were presented insights on the journey of the Alternate Channel transformation, which was launched in…

Bank Alfalah, announced the relaunch of AlfaMall, the bank’s premier e-commerce platform and the country’s largest formal Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) marketplace, now featuring an exclusive BNPL option in the fashion category. Marking the occasion, an exclusive exhibit featuring renowned designers was held at the historic Mohatta Palace, unveiling the new AlfaMall website with a celebration of style, financial empowerment, and digital innovation. The event was hosted by Bank Alfalah’s Senior Management and was graced by the presence of Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the BISP, Consul Generals from the UAE, US and UK Embassy, CEOs from leading companies,…

OPPO, a global leader in smartphone devices, is thrilled to announce its consumer-focused OFans Festival, offering unmissable discounts and heartfelt surprises for OPPO fans. This 11.11, OPPO is giving back to its community with a generous PKR 10,000 discount on the Reno12 F 4G, making this the perfect moment for loyal fans to upgrade. During the OFans Festival, the Reno12 F 4G will be available at an exclusive price of PKR 59,999 (down from PKR 69,999). The event is a part of OPPO’s commitment to putting its fans first by providing not only excellent deals but also a personalized experience…

Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has reported substantial progress in the construction of the Celestia IT Tower, a cornerstone project within the CBD NSIT City. This state-of-the-art architectural landmark aims to bolster Punjab’s position as a leading hub for technology and innovation in Pakistan. Out of the four planned basements, construction of Basement Four has been successfully completed and work on Basement Three is now at 50% completion. This milestone marks a significant advancement toward the completion of the Celestia IT Tower, which is set to provide world-class facilities for IT companies, fostering a collaborative environment for innovation and…

The Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider on Saturday inaugurated the 8th Pakistan Industrial Expo at the Lahore Expo Centre, bringing together a distinguished array of academia and technology companies from various sectors of industry. Organized by Everest International Expo Pvt Ltd, this year’s expo aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth within Pakistan’s industrial landscape. In his inaugural address, Governor Sardar Saleem Haider highlighted the significance of the Pakistan Industrial Expo as a vital platform for accelerating industrial development, boosting trade, and strengthening global economic ties. “This expo stands as a testament to Pakistan’s commitment to industrial progress and…

The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year. This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to the Emirates Group. After accounting for the 9% tax charge, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 9.3 billion (USD 2.5 billion). Demonstrating its strong operating profitability, the Group maintained a robust EBITDA of AED 20.4 billion (US$ 5.6 billion), slightly…

InfraZamin Pakistan, Pakistan’s premier credit enhancement guarantor, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) hosted a seminar titled Enabling Green Financing and Green Bonds via Credit Enhancement Solutions today at a local hotel. The high-profile event brought together top officials from the State Bank of Pakistan and Ministry of Finance, CEOs, and investment heads from leading commercial banks in Pakistan, to discuss the potential of green financing, particularly green bonds, to accelerate sustainable economic growth in the country through support from the private sector. The seminar featured…

Meezan Bank Partners with Trifit Gym to Offer Premium Cardholders Unmatched Fitness Discounts Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with Trifit Gym, a world-class fitness club in Karachi and Islamabad, to offer its premium cardholders a significant discount on fitness packages. Through this collaboration, Meezan Bank’s Premium Cardholders will be able to enjoy up to 50 percent discount on Trifit packages at any Trifit Gym location, giving them access to top-tier fitness facilities at a fraction of the usual cost—representing savings of over PKR 80,000 annually. With this unique partnership, Meezan Bank is…

Pakistan’s IT companies and fintech operators are looking tograb business opportunities in the fintech sector worldwide, expandingtheir footprint in different countries, attracting investment, andwinning projects against their innovative services and products, whichis depicting the participation of over ten companies in the mostsignificant global event—Singapore Fintech Festival.Over 10 tech companies are participating in the Singapore FintechFestival, which will be held from November 6 to 8. Pakistan’s HighCommissioner to Singapore, Rabia Shafiq, inaugurated the pavilion ofHexalyze Consulting Services at the festival.Saad Shah, CEO Hexalyze Consulting Services and one of the PakistaniIT companies attending the festival, said the presence of Pakistanicompanies increased this…