Business
Pakistan’s SMEs Get a Boost with First-Ever Credit Guarantee Company
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan have a reason to celebrate! The Finance Ministry has launched the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGCL), the country’s first-ever credit guarantee company dedicated to supporting their growth. Financial Lifeline for SMEs: This revolutionary initiative aims to address the long-standing challenge of limited financial access for SMEs. Pakistan’s […]
New Raast P2M Service Simplifies Digital Payments for Businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a new Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payment service, making it easier for businesses to accept digital payments. This move is expected to significantly boost digital payment adoption in Pakistan. Seamless Payment Options: Merchants can now accept payments through various modes, including QR codes, mobile phone numbers (Raast Alias), […]
22 YEARS OF YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE. NEXT IS NOW, OR NEVER!
[Karachi, 22nd September, 2023] – The Young Leaders Conference (YLC) proudly enters its 22nd year with an inspiring theme, “Next is now, or never.” Over 220 energetic participants from across Pakistan will gather at Karachi’s Movenpick Hotel for a 6-day event featuring leadership training, influential speakers, and skills workshops. YLC’s founders, Kamran Rizvi, Team SoL, […]
Twitter will no longer allow you to block users
Under the guidance of Elon Musk, Twitter (now referred to as X) is experiencing a downward trajectory, with the removal of innocuous features that do not align with his support. Musk’s objective is to phase out the ability to block users on the platform, except for direct messages (DMs). He asserts that the concept of […]
Etihad Town Phase 1 Lights Up Raiwind Road with a Spectacular Grand Ballot Night and Independence Day Celebration
Etihad Town Phase 1, located on Main Raiwind Road, sets the stage for an enchanting evening of celebration as it organized a grand ballot event on the 13th of August. Hosted by the dynamic Vasay Chaudhry, the event marked a significant milestone for the community, showcasing its commitment to excellence and innovation. The highlight of […]
Chinese Vice Premier to Reach Pakistan Tomorrow to Mark 10th Anniversary of CPEC
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow to mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Liu will be the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit Pakistan since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. His visit is seen as a sign of the importance that China attaches to CPEC, which is […]
Pakistan Digital Awards named Synite Digital as Pakistan’s Digital Agency of the Year 2022-23
Karachi, June 25th, 2023: Synite Digital, a resourceful venture of the Synergy Group and one of Pakistan’s largest integrated media communication companies has been named Pakistan’s Digital Agency of the Year for 2022-23 at the prestigious Pakistan Digital Awards (PDA) ceremony, marking their second consecutive win. The PDA engages a highly distinguished panel of experts to evaluate and […]
Etihad Group organizes a Grand 2nd Balloting and Early Possession Event for Etihad Town Phase 2 (Technically Approved as Arcos Housing Scheme)
Lahore — The Etihad Group recently organized a 2nd Balloting and Early Possession Event for its Etihad Town Phase 2 project (Technically Approved as Arcos Housing Scheme), one of the most prestigious real estate developments in the region. The event took place on Saturday (May 27), and provided an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, esteemed […]
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs12/litre
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Monday the reduction in the rate of petroleum products. He said these prices will continue for the next 15 days. Petrol was reduced by Rs12 per liter, diesel by Rs30 per liter, light diesel by Rs12, and kerosene oil by Rs12 per liter. He requested the transport section to […]
Auto sales decline to lowest since May 2020
Non-production days, long Eid ul Fitr holidays, and a decline in purchasing power have pushed the passenger car sales down by 85% year-on-year, The News reported Friday. The data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) showed that passenger car sales fell to 2,844 units only against 18,626 units in April 2022. Cumulatively, in the first 10 […]