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                     More than 800   women developers across Pakistan received training through a series of Women Techmakers sessions organized by Google this year. The events were held as part of celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD), and covered important topics such as online safety, as well as coding and presentation skills. The theme behind IWD this year is #ProgressNotPerfection, which seeks to celebrate the progress of women in all of its forms rather than holding on to preconceived notions of perfection and failure. In line with the theme, the Women Techmaker sessions by Google featured inspiring women speakers who shared stories on how they resolved roadblocks in their lives and careers, as well as networking events, which enabled women participants to connect with more people in the industry and forge new opportunities.  Farhan S. Qureshi, Google Regional Director for Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka said: “At Google, we actively work to recognise the achievement

                     realme Pakistan concluded their Fan Fest activities with an exciting music party featuring Shamoon Ismail and Hussain Dossa   realme, being one of the most popular brand of the Gen Z marked its 4 th  anniversary celebrations with a fun-filled musical party at Fan Fest 828. realme music party was attended by its loyal fans, celebrities and lifestyle media at Turtle beach Karachi. With its “Keep It Real” brand philosophy, realme Fan Fest is a celebration of the brand to stay connected with its loyal fans community that continues to support the brand. Every year realme welcomes the month of August with the comeback of their annual Fan Fest. The most anticipated realme Fan Fest was filled with exciting activities lined up for fans to enjoy. Team realme also took the opportunity to announce the winner of the super fan award at the event. On realme's very first Music Party at the ocean side, the stage came alive with musical performance by Youth Icon Shamoon Ismail a

               Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) recently received an award from the Expert Imag ing  and Sound Association (EISA) for its latest smartwatch device, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro. Composed of over 60 of the most respected international specialist consumer electronics magazines, websites, and journalists, EISA named the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro its ‘Best Smartwatch Product for 2022-2023’, based on the independent technical reviews of its members. H uawei  has been awarded this category for the third consecutive year. The award comes in the wake of several other publication awards for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro, which has also won prestigious industry awards from the likes of Android Headlines, Tech Advisor, and PhoneArena. In the judges’ comments, EISA referred to the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro as ‘Huawei’s most polished and perfected smartwatch to date,’ praising its ‘classic’ and ‘luxurious design’ which comprises a ‘titanium casing, ceramic  back  and sapphire glass face’ as we

                      Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivers record half-yearly profit before tax of PKR 22.0 billion, registering an increase of 84 percent. Performance was driven by strong income growth, as well as continued cost and risk discipline. Overall revenue grew by 60 per cent to deliver highest ever top-line of PKR 27.4 billion, with positive contributions from all segments. Operating expenses continue to be well managed through operational efficiencies and disciplined spending with an increase of 11 per cent from the same period last year. Moreover, reversal of Covid-19 general provision, coupled with lower impairments and strong recoveries led to a net release of PKR 1.3 billion in H1’22 against a net release of PKR 0.7 billion in loan impairments in the comparative period. With a diversified product base, the Bank is well positioned to cater for the needs of its clients. On the liabilities side, the Bank’s total deposits grew by PKR 48.0 billion (up 8%

       Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) has recently been renamed as Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA). The authority was formed in February 2021, by an act of parliament and was tasked to establish Pakistan’s first and most anticipated business district in the heart of Lahore. LCBDDA has achieved new horizons as its wings expand from Lahore to all over the province of Punjab.  The authority has done many remunerative wonders and proved itself as a wealth generator for the development of Punjab. Keeping in view the track record of LCBDDA, the Punjab Cabinet has done amendments to its act and expanded the jurisdiction of the authority to all over Punjab. PCBDDA will work in various cities of Punjab like Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Multan and Rawalpindi & more to boost the economic activities for the development of the province.  Chief Executive Officer of PCB

                     realme Pakistan’s Country Director offers insight on the string of tough months the smartphone industry has endured leaving industry players feeling downcast   After a long and arduous wait, the Government of Pakistan recently announced that LCs, which had previously only been open for essential goods, are now open for all goods including non-essential and luxury items. The final decision to lift the import ban entirely was made in accordance with the final requirements imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the Country. The past few months have been plagued with high levels of uncertainty and panic in the market as smartphone companies struggled to adapt to the restrictive situation. The industry has seen quite a shake up as a result.   Consumers in the smartphone industry are having to shift from the premium to mid-segment due to a decrease in buying power caused by the dollar deficit, rampant taxation, and inflation. Market share in the industry has

                 Seventeen teachers from Beaconhouse,  one of the largest private educational networks in the world educating over 315,000 students , have successfully completed the inaugural International Subject Leadership Certificate  by the UK-based Professional Training Institute. The 18-month accreditation is a modular course that allows participants to work with experienced practitioners to design exceptional lessons. It aims to develop subject leaders through the design and delivery of challenging Schemes of Work (SOW). Teachers  enrolled in the course reflected on the current context of their subject within their school curriculum, considered what makes successful subject leadership, and explored the course success criteria during the online launch meeting. They gathered evidence to help reflect upon and illustrate the impact of their work on pupils, colleagues and themselves. During the course, participants were assessed in peer-to-peer professional interviews during an onlin

                    ●          A new track by Justin Bieber, “Beautiful Love (Free Fire)”, will premiere in Free Fire on 27 Aug. ●          Free Fire's Celebration Day offers players and fans more rewards, a Free Fire character modelled after Justin Bieber, and more. Come join Free Fire's 5th Anniversary Celebration Day on 27 August! Justin Bieber performs new track “Beautiful Love (Free Fire)” on Free Fire’s virtual stage for the first time Free Fire's 5th-anniversary festivities will culminate on 27 August alongside a carnival of events in the game and beyond, including an in-game performance and a new track by Justin Bieber. The global superstar will perform,  Beautiful Love (Free Fire) , on Free Fire’s virtual stage for the first time. During the event, fans and players participating will also get a chance to get up close with Justin Bieber's in-game character, J.Biebs, through a series of minigames. Get a  sneak peek  of what's in store this weekend! On 30 Augu

                 With society becoming more advanced, people are paying closer attention to their health, and self-health management has become one of the most important measures for people to help prevent diseases and maintain good health. Health management refers to the comprehensive monitoring and analysis of personal health risk factors based on a scientific lifestyle, and reasonable guidance for people to actively and effectively maintain health, and to change passive treatment into active prevention. Smart wearables come with the advantage that allows people to wear them around the clock, which makes more people willing to try them to actively manage their health. With the  HUAWEI Band 6 , all of this is made easily possible. All-Day SpO2 monitoring for accurate and smart health monitoring Many users do not fully understand the concept of blood oxygen saturation. SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) is the percentage of the combined volume of oxygen and haemoglobin in the blood to the

                      Alibaba.com a global platform for B2B e-commerce organized 1 st  Faisalabad seller summit in collaboration with Faisalabad chamber of Commerce and Industries (FCCI). The event focused on huge potential of Faisalabad exporters to tap into the digital B2B buyer base. With over 600+ registrations of the event more than 200 attendees visited FCCI to witness the session and 200+ people joined online. Faisalabad seller summit event themed “Go Export with Alibaba.com” was attended by Mr. Atif Munir Sheikh- Honourable President, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industries as guest speaker. Whereas other speakers included Mr. Song Song- Business Head, Alibaba.com Pakistan, Mr. Syed M. Safwan- Owner, Syed & Sons (10+ years Alibaba member) , Mr. M. Haider Zaidi- Export Law Specialist, AUC| Law, Mr. Tariq Mehmood Mian- VP, & Board Raaziq International Logistics. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Atif Munir Sheikh President, FCCI, said “On behalf of Faisalabad business

   Sky Li, realme’s Global CEO and Founder detailed realme’s future plans in an open letter released ahead of the 828 realme Fan Fest   realme is fast approaching the four year anniversary of its debut as an independent brand in the smartphone market. The upcoming occasion of the realme 828 Fan Fest provides a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the long, arduous path the tech democratizer has taken to reach this stage and look forward towards what realme has in the pipeline. realme started off with the mission to empower the next generation of youth by providing them with access to leap-forward technology and trendy design concepts. Over 140 million loyal fans around the globe have been satisfied with the innovation, accessibility, and community that realme brings to the table. The task that realme had entering the market was an intimidating climb, with a highly saturated mobile phone market awaiting them and long-established players occupying the majority of the market.   Possessed b

                       Power Cement Limited is pleased to announce inclusion in ACCA’s 7,800 plus global Approved Employer Network under the Trainee Development – Gold Category. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is one of the world's leading professional accountancy body, and Power Cement’s approved employer accreditation reflects its commitment to uphold the highest level of support on technical, professional, and ethical skills to the students, affiliates, and members of ACCA. The ACCA Approved Employer Program recognizes and rewards employers’ quality staff training & development and ensures the highest professional standards for both the employers and the students/employees.                    Power Cement hosted a ceremony at its Head Office in Karachi to commemorate the milestone, which was attended by the leadership of Power Cement and ACCA. Speaking at the occasion, Nasim Beg, Chairman – Power Cement Limited, said, “Power Cement emphasizes on nur

                  Chief Executive Officer of Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) & Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Mr. Imran Amin had a meeting with the newly appointed Provincial Minister for Housing and Industries Punjab, Mian Aslam Iqbal to discuss the progress of Pakistan’s first business district known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) and Ravi Riverfront project. Secretary Housing Punjab Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, COO of LCBDDA & RUDA Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Executive Director Commercial of LCBDDA Mr. Mohammad Omer Executive Director Commercial of RUDA Mr. Kashif Qureshi were also present during the meeting. CEO of LCBDDA and RUDA gave an overview of ongoing and previous activities which have done wonders in terms of wealth generation for the development of Punjab. The housing minister was also briefed about the upcoming future projects of both authorities which will turn out to be a great contribution to the development of

               Lahore’s streets came alive on Sunday morning for realme Fan Fest’s mega cycling ride as part of the Independence Day festivities   The residents of Lahore came alive with the rising sun on the morning of Sunday, August 14, 2022. Decked out in their finest cycling gear or patriotic garb, they took to the streets to partake in the realme x CML Mega Azadi Ride. The ambitious cycling tour of Lahore had a fixed route starting at the famous Liberty Chowk, making its way to the historic Jinnah Library, only to close the loop back at the starting point. The starting time of 6 AM presented a real challenge for realme’s daredevil fans as the sweltering heat and humidity presented obstacles to conquer on their journey which they took on enthusiastically.                                The spirit of adventure and daring attitude of the realme community is what inspired realme to be the main sponsor of the Mega Azadi Ride. realme was not the only sponsor of this magnificent event. A

              ACCA says that the draft standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) are urgently needed to provide a consistent global base line for companies reporting on sustainability-related financial information. While welcoming the two exposure drafts (EDs) ACCA notes that it is imperative that reporting drives the necessary systematic change in sustainability reporting and that operational changes take place in companies and that investors use the information provided to allocate capital more efficiently and responsibly. Commenting on the ISSB’s exposure draft (ED)  IFRS S1,   General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information  ACCA is calling for a clear definition of the meaning of sustainability-related financial information. The global accountancy body is also calling for standard setters to give greater guidance on how entities will determine materiality when reporting on sustainability issues. While agreeing with t

 Infinix, Pakistan’s highest selling smartphone brand is now an official brand partner for Daraz Independence Day Sale. Starting from 14 th  August, buyers can avail discount of Rs 3000 on newly launched Infinix NOTE 12 sesries, HOT 12 series and multiple mobile accessories while buying from Infinix official store on Daraz. Infinix X Daraz Azadi sale is going to last till 24 th  August and it might be the best chance to buy latest Infinix devices at exceptional discounted prices. Expressing his views on this initiative Joe Hue, CEO Infinix Pakistan, said: “Through these initiatives, we are trying to make technology accessible to all. Because getting hands on the industry leading technology is one way to grow and prosper together as a nation. ‘’ Looking at the exceptional features of Infinix NOTE 12 series, Infinix NOTE 12 G96 comes with a dedicated gaming processor of MediaTek Helio G96, an extended RAM up to 13GB and a 6.7” FHD+ true color AMOLED display which allow users to do it all