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A realme Ode to the Year 2022

                   realme has made a groundbreaking approach in the year 2022 by launching most spectacular mobile phones to treat the fans!   An ideal environment for a value brand to succeed is maintained through the combination of better connectivity, rising data needs and usage, and entry into the market of affordable 4G phones from companies like realme.  In addition to other products, realme has manufactured phones with 5G, high refresh rate HDR OLED panels, and quad cameras. It has always been the brand that has offered greater technology innovations targeting GenZ on budget-friendly terms. In the growing era of these remarkable growth patterns, realme undoubtedly possesses a unique understanding by adhering to its "leapfrogging" culture and unwavering goal of developing a "tech trendy brand" for young people all over the world. Real individuality of the brand is ensured by realme's product strategy, customer insights, marketing strategies, market researc

Infinix brings huge year end discounts to celebrate the New Year!

              Infinix the no. 1 smartphone selling brand of Pakistan has announced amazing discounts for its beloved customers on purchasing devices from the official store at Packages Mall in Lahore. The special discounts will be offered from December 29th 2022 to January 1st, 2023. Fans can get exclusive cash discounts by purchasing and get a chance to enter in a lucky draw to win additional prizes by scanning a QR Code at official store. Here's the link to win discount codes in real time:  https://test.2023-share-your- new-year-wishes. infinixmobility.com/ Infinix fans can also send additional greetings to their loved ones and can win amazing gifts for them through entering in the lucky draw at Infinix official store. Talking about this offer the CEO Infinix, Mr. Joe Hu said: “Infinix has always been at the forefront to engage its fans and customers through such amazing discount offers. The main goal of Infinix is to build a strong bond with its beloved Pakistani customers by co

LAUNCH OF BOP E-BUSINESS QARZA SCHEME

                                                          The Bank of Punjab (BOP) held the launch Ceremony of BOP e-Business Qarza for SMEs today at BOP’s Head office, in Lahore. BOP e-Business Qarza is an End to End (E2E) Digital Lending Program for Existing BOP customers. Via this digital product, BOP aims to offer a Revolving Collateral Free credit facility up to Rs. 3,500,000/- to its customers. This program is based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and decision is made on the basis of a Digital Scorecard. This program is in line with the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) vision to use relevant cash flow estimation techniques and other proxies to assess repayment capacity of SME Borrowers. This unique proposition is an addition to our SME Products Suite, which has not only set new industry standards but is also expected to help our small enterprises to meet their immediate financial needs without any hassle.  Mr. Zafar Masud, President & CEO of BOP emphasized that the banking indu

CBD Punjab Pays Tribute to Quaid E Azam On His 146th Birth Anniversary.

                                                          Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), has paid a creative tribute to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid E Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his 146th birth anniversary by installing a portrait of Quaid E Azam 50 ft above the ground level.  The portrait is installed at the CBD Punjab project site in Lahore. CEO of PCBDDA, Mr. Imran Amin has said that “We are working hard to make Pakistan a welfare and economic state as per Quaid’s vision. This is a small token of homage to the efforts of Quaid E Azam for this nation. We will keep our flag weaving high”.  This portrait also reflects the commitment of CBD Punjab to bringing Pakistan to the highest level of development and will make Pakistan a great economic welfare state.

CBD Punjab Value Added Rainwater Harvesting Tank In Kalma Chowk Remodeling Project.

               Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), has planned to build a Rainwater Harvesting Tank at Saint Marry Park Lahore. This initiative is a valuable addition to the authority’s existing project of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling. During a briefing session about the project Executive Director Technical PCBDDA, Mr. Riaz Hussain said, “The existing water storage tank at Kalma Chowk Underpass, is insufficient for catering an additional estimated 14 cusec rainwater from the two new barrels. The authority has planned to build a storage tank with a capacity of storing 300,000 gallons of water at Saint Marry Park, Lahore. This water will be filtered and reused in various ways, especially for irrigation of parks and horticulture”. He further added that the rainwater storage tank will have a huge positive impact on the environment as it will control water wastage, soil erosion, w

Beaconhouse Organizes Quiz Competition - 'Ubhartay Sitaray’

         Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions organized a quiz competition titled ‘Ubhartay Sitaray’ at the Walton Campus. The quiz was based on the general knowledge curriculum for Classes I and II in accordance with the 'National Curriculum of Pakistan’.  It is the first time that Beaconhouse has added an additional school subject in Urdu, which addresses key concepts from General Science, Social Sciences and Ethics. This competition was designed to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their newly-learned skills and celebrate their Urdu language competency. Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Taimur Rehman from LUMS along with Principal Beaconhouse Walton Campus Miss. Tehmina Lodhi, students, parents and teachers attended the competition. Four teams from Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and Islamabad reached the final round. Lahore Model Town G17 campus team won the competition. The quiz competition was based on an innovative interdisciplinary appr

Haniya Minhas creates history for Pakistan by qualifying for semi-finals at Orange Bowl

   Haniya Minhas becomes one of the most skilled players after qualifying for semi-finals at the Orange Bowl Tennis Championship . This comes as a pride and milestone victory for Pakistan and BARD Foundation to witness Haniya at her best in one of the most challenging international tournaments. Haniya’s training and sports activities have been supported by the ‘Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood' (BARD) Foundation, since she was only 9 years of age. Prior to securing her spot in the semi-finals at Orange Bowl,  over 2000 players participated at Eddie Herr Junior Championship where Haniya Minhas secured a bronze for Pakistan among 90 countries. Haniya joined IMG for training on 22 August 2022 that was followed by a continuous series of remarkable successes at  Little Mo International Championship in New York, USA, USTA National under 14 Tennis Championship in Florida, L5 Under 16 National Tennis Championship in the United States, Under 14 National Tennis Championships in Coral Springs

Bidding Farewell to 2022, realme Fans Gather at the Annual realme New Year Party

             realme - the tech democratizer celebrated a star-studded New Year Party where Gen-Z came in droves. If a brand knows how to bid farewell to 2022 on a high note, it has to be realme. The Gen-Z technology powerhouse brought together all its fans for a star-studded realme New Year Party featuring performances by Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, Kaifi Khalil, Arshmaan Naeem, Bol Jani and others. Set in the picturesque cityscape of Karachi, the party was attended by more than 2,000 people. realme takes pride in its journey and deeply values its fans as the real assets that the brand has gathered over time. The realme Family, as it is often called, is engaged throughout the year with product campaigns and brand campaigns like the realme Music Party, realme Azadi Cycling Ride, realme Fan Fest and the realme New Year Party, culminating the year on a mesmerizing note. While this year was especially tough on the smartphone industry, realme took a leap forward by staying true to its essen

Pakistan Exports 120,000 Locally Manufactured Mobile Phones

                  The export ceremony of locally manufactured mobile phones by PTA Authorization holder: Inovi Telecom was held at PTA headquarters today. The ceremony was held to mark Inovi Telecom’s achievement of exporting one hundred and twenty thousand (120,000) “Manufactured in Pakistan” mobile phones of SEGO brand to United Arab Emirates for African markets. The ceremony was attended by Member (Finance) PTA, Mr. Muhammad Naveed; Member (Compliance & Enforcement) PTA, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar and senior officers of PTA. CEO Inovi Telecom, Mr. Zeeshan Mian Noor was also in attendance. Inovi Telecom is the first company to export locally manufactured mobile phones of a large quantity outside Pakistan. CEO Inovi Telecom thanked and appreciated PTA for the active support and taking measures to help bolster the mobile industry. Moreover, both PTA Members also extended their continued support for the development of a mobile device manufacturing ecosystem in Pakistan. Inovi Telec

CBD Punjab is A Flagship Project For The Infrastructure And Economic Development Of Punjab.

                Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), has registered Pakistan’s first business district Central business District (CBD Punjab), as a flagship project on the development landscape of Punjab. CBD Punjab is a business hub that has emerged as an economic bone for the province of Punjab. To upgrade the infrastructure of Lahore, the authority has started construction of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling for a cost of Rs 4.2 billion. In order to complete the project on time out of a total of 2000 retaining piles, 1200 retaining piles have been completed in a very short period of time which is a great milestone. CEO of CBD Punjab, Mr. Imran Amin is personally overseeing the progress of the CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk underpass remodeling project and is spending more time with the technical team on-site and directed the employees of the authority to complete the project by February 2023, so that the residents of Lahore,

Public sector finance profession grapples with multiple challenges

                   ACCA’s Public Sector Conference looks at the challenges facing thepublic sector and suggests ways forward to transform the sector   The public sector needs to respond to multiple global challenges to create a safe, sustainable, and prosperous future that works for all.   ACCA’s virtual public sector conference explored the challenges and the solutions that face public sector financial professionals as they work towards transforming the public sector. Such a task would be a challenge at any time but it is made significantly harder by a combination of war, high rates of inflation and a pressing climate challenge.   Accountancy is at the centre of public sector transformation. Finance professionals need the rightskills to improve financial management and drive policy and spending decisions. New thinking in the public sector has never been more important and the conference heard about ACCA’s recently published guides on  professionalising the public sector , launched wit

Five Reasons why you should Buy TCL XL Collection TV

           In the current era of technology, TCL is one of the leading television manufacturers in the world. They have been awarded more than 5,000 awards in more than 200 countries around the world for their excellence in product quality and design. TCL has catered to the entertainment niche for people of all ages, be it families in their TV lounges or gamers in their competitions.    In addition to providing top-quality products, TCL XL Collection TV is designed for big-screen entertainment and offers an impressive 75 inches of screen real estate with four times more pixels than standard HD TVs! The latest series of televisions are engineered with 4K HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision IQ high dynamic range (HDR) technology to deliver exceptional picture performance with vivid color contrast and brightness levels that exceed those of traditional LCD TVs while supporting all HDR formats including Dolby Vision™ technology from Netflix® or VUDU® UHD content from Google Play™ Movies & TV and m

Descon aims for greener pastures with the launch of its agricultural division

                      Descon, one of Pakistan’s leading conglomerates, has officially announced its intentions to diversify in to agriculture by setting up adivision called Descon Agri Businesses (DAB). This new venture seeks to innovate and improve upon the existing farm productivity and agriculture value-chain, helping provide the nation with nutritious produces and sustained economic growth. Over the decades, Descon has led numerous large-scale projects in Construction, Power-generation, Oil-Refining, Chemicals and other diverse economic-sectors, in Pakistan and abroad. Its entry in to the agriculture sector is not entirely without expertise, as the company acquired shareholding in two innovative agriculture-based enterprises – ‘Vital Agri Nutrient’ (VAN) and ‘Vital Green’ (VG) at the start of this year. VAN is a manufacturer of specialty fertilizers, soil amendments and bio-fertilizers working with farmers and corporate customers to deliver value-added farming solutions. VG provide

PCBDDA and FIEDMC Discuss New Bilateral Business Ties for Economic Boost of Punjab.

         Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab) and Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (FIEDMC) discussed establishing new bilateral business ties and exploring the spirit of opportunities in terms of domestic and foreign investments in Faisalabad in a formal meeting, held at CBD Punjab House. The meeting was attended by the CEO, of PCBDDA, Mr. Imran Amin. Chairman FIEDMC, Mr. Waseem Afzal, General Manager FIEDMC, Mr. Rana Muhammad Yousaf, COO PCBDDA, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Executive Director Commercial PCBDDA, Mr. Mohammed Omer, Executive Director Technical PCBDDA, Mr. Riaz Hussain, Executive Director Legal PCBDDA, Mr. Bilal Khokhar, other directorate heads and senior officials of PCBDDA and FIEDMC. During the meeting, the massive investment potential in Faisalabad was highlighted. Chairman FIEDMC, praised the development initiatives convened by CBD Punjab, which have c

Empowering a Better Future with New Technologies and Virtuous Innovation at OPPO INNO DAY 2022

           OPPO today held its annual technology event, OPPO INNO DAY 2022, in an online format streamed live. Themed ‘Empowering a Better Future’, the event showcased OPPO’s determination to enrich its four Smart Initiatives in smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart health, and smart learning to deliver more innovation for good and build an inclusive and more positive future for all.      Enjoy a smarter life with OHealth H1, MariSilicon Y and Air Glass 2   As part of its four Smart Initiatives, OPPO has invested a significant amount of resources in developing its smart health technology. Not only did OPPO establish the OPPO Health Lab in 2021 to develop proactive approaches to help users build healthy lifestyles, this year OPPO also created a new smart healthcare sub-brand, OHealth.   During INNO DAY 2022, OPPO unveiled the first product under its OHealth brand, the OHealth H1 family health monitor. The OHealth H1 combines six health data monitoring functions intended for fam

Infinix Launches ZERO 5G 2023 Smartphone with Powerful Performance and Storage Upgrades

                Infinix  announced the ZERO 5G 2023 smartphone with powerful performance upgrades and massive storage capabilities. The new smartphone leads in its price segment with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G Power Monster Processor chipset and plenty of storage with 256GB and up to 13GB RAM for uninterrupted use and gaming experiences. “Infinix brings new value to smartphones encompassing breakthrough experiences with the enhanced features consumers need most, all at an accessible price,” said Manfred Hong, Senior Product Director of Infinix. “Packed with impressive performance and storage capabilities, efficient battery life, beautiful, curved design, smooth display and ultra-resolution cameras, the new ZERO 5G 2023 puts power in the hands of consumers.” Experience Speeds of the Future The ZERO 5G 2023 allows users to experience new horizons when it comes to speeds  and performance as one of the first phones in the market to employ the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 6nm 5G chipset. The D

CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin Directs To Work 24 Hours On CBD Punjab Boulevard And Kalma Chowk Remodeling Project Site

          Imran Amin CEO of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), has directed the official contractor National Logistic Cell (NLC) of Kalma Chowk Remodeling project to work 24 hours on the project. The project developed at a cost of Rs 4.2 billion has completed 1000 retaining piles out of 2000 total retaining piles within a period of one month. According to the CBD Punjab spokesperson the authority is utilizing all the resources to the maximum to complete the project ahead of the schedule as per directed by the CEO, for the convenience of the public. The shifting process is in progress to move electrical and telecommunication instruments at Ali Zaib Road. A comprehensive traffic plan will be communicated to the public in collaboration with the City Traffic Police Lahore before the Kalma Chowk underpass is completely closed. We are fully aware that there is traffic pressure in the vicinity and alternate ro

Huawei and OPPO Sign Global Patent Cross-licensing Agreement

          Huawei and OPPO announced the signing of a global patent cross-licensing agreement, which covers cellular standard essential patents, including 5G. "After more than 20 years of continuous innovation, Huawei has developed multiple high-value patent portfolios in the global marketplace in domains like 5G, Wi-Fi, and audio/video codecs," said Alan Fan, Head of Huawei's Intellectual Property Department. "We are delighted to have reached a cross-licensing agreement with OPPO. The mutual recognition of intellectual property value between companies is a major step towards fostering a positive cycle of innovation and research in high-value standards: investing, receiving returns from investment, and then reinvesting. This will enable our industry to keep innovating and provide consumers with more competitive products and services." "We are very pleased to enter into patent cross-licensing agreement awith Huawei. It clearly demonstrates that the two compan