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                                             Cambridge International, Pakistan recently organised an iftar dinner to pay tribute to Professor Kamal Munir, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, for his remarkable contributions in the field of education. Professor Munir is the first South Asian in 800 years to hold the coveted position of Pro Vice Chancellor for the University of Cambridge. The event was attended by His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Governor of Punjab, and other notable personalities from the education sector, including Former Federal Minister for Education, Shafqat Mehmood, Former HE Minister Punjab, Raja Yasir Humayun, and Former Federal Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan. The Governor congratulated Professor Kamal Munir on receiving the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan this year, recognising his contribution to the field of education. During his speech, the Governor, emphasised the importance of education and

                                                    The month of Ramadan is upon us - a month where kindness and generosity are in abundance. Keeping up with the month’s spirit, realme Pakistan has energized the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sweet Home in Lahore. The institution serves as an orphanage and realme is humbled to contribute in their assistance and empowerment. The donation is aimed at helping the organization provide uninterrupted power supply to its residents, especially during the load-shedding hours of Ramadan.  Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sweet Home  is a government-run facility that provides housing, education, and medical care to orphaned and abandoned children. The organization relies on donations from individuals and corporations like realme to support its operations and ensure the well-being of its residents. The batteries donated by realme Pakistan will provide backup power to the facility during electricity outages and ensure that the children's daily routine is not disrupt

                                                          Investors seeking to place reliance on corporate sustainability information are driving unprecedented demand for assurance in this emerging area.   This represents a challenge and an opportunity for the global accountancy profession. In response the profession is engaged in determining the framework within which assurance engagements should be carried out and who is best qualified to perform the work.   Using the core assurance skills obtained through the experience of auditing financial statements, the accountancy profession – alongside others performing assurance engagements – is well placed to satisfy this demand.   ACCA’s report  Sustainability Assurance – Rising to the Challenge  describes the landscape for sustainability assurance and introduces the extant standard and guidance issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Board (IAASB).   Sustainability Assurance – Rising to the Challenge  sets out the key issues fac

                                                      A flag hoisting ceremony was held by Punjab Central Business District Development Authority to celebrate Pakistan Day with great fervor and patriotism. The ceremony was held at Central Business District house Punjab to commemorate the day when All-India Muslim League moved a resolution that led to the establishment of Pakistan.     The event was attended by the COO of CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Directorate heads and staff members of CBD Punjab. The flag hoisting was followed by the singing of the national anthem, which filled the atmosphere with an aura of national pride and honor. While addressing the ceremony COO of CBD Punjab, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua said, “Today is a momentous day in our nation’s history. As an authority, CBD Punjab has a crucial role to play in the development of Punjab and Pakistan. We remain committed in supporting the growth of our country by providing innovative business solutions thereb

                                             realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has introduced its next budget king - realme C33 in Pakistan. Raising the bar for its segment, realme C33 has a stylish Boundless Sea Design and a next-level 50MP camera resolution. The device is available in three different colours, Night sea, Aqua Blue, and Sandy Gold. realme C33 has a unique design that distinguishes it from other smartphones in the market. The phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch, that houses the front-facing camera. It comes with a 5000 mah battery. The back of the phone has a glossy finish, that gives it a premium look and feel. The rear camera module is vertically placed and makes it stand apart from its competitors. The C33 features a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a single speaker. The phone's fast-side fingerprint scanner is user-friendly and is placed stylishly, making it easy to unlock the device with a simple to

                                                      At a time when access to cheaper capital is more vital than ever to an organisation’s long-term survival, access to green finance can be a lifeline to businesses. However recent research by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) revealed that business say they’re underinformed on climate finance opportunities and climate risk management. 59% of the respondents to the Global Economic Conditions Survey Q2 2022 said they are not considering using green finance products – an opportunity that must be addressed.   With lenders increasingly offering attractive ‘green rates’ to organisations able to meet sustainability requirements, green finance is cheap capital that can keep businesses in business. Professional accountants’ ability to understand the green finance options needed for the transition to net-zero is key to equipping organisations with this expertise. Having t

                                                 ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) gave an extravagant welcome to the newly qualified ACCA professionals in the country at the New Member Ceremonies held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Themed ‘Shaping the future in uncertain times’, the events were a living proof of how ACCA is enabling its members to think ahead and turn challenges into opportunities for the benefit of the society. The events celebrated over 700 newly inducted ACCA members and fellow members who come from diverse backgrounds but follow the same journey as their peers globally. The events also recognised ACCA’s prizewinning students, newly awarded approved employers, Practical Experience Supervisors and winners of ACCA advocacy awards. ACCA’s head of Pakistan, Assad Hameed Khan, initiated the ceremonies by welcoming the new members including fellows and high achievers, emphasising on the vital role played by professional accountants in nation bu

       Pakistan’s leading selling smartphone brand, Infinix, has stepped up to give fans a chance to watch PSL finale for free.  All that is required to do is to correctly predict the winners of ongoing PSL matches onto Infinix Facebook page and increase their chances of winning PSL tickets via lucky drawer taking place on Infinix Facebook page as well.   As PSL 8 is heating up with nail-biting competitions, Infinix brings fans a unique opportunity to be a part of this legacy. Starting from today, in this out of the box contest, fans have to simply guess and comment the winner of the ongoing matches of PSL 8 on the Facebook page of Infinix. Those who guessed the right winner will enter the Lucky Draw. The winner(s) of the exciting Lucky Draw will get to witness the live cricketing clash of PSL 8 final playoffs and finale as well. CEO Infinix, Mr. Joe Hu, urged the fans not to miss out on the opportunity of winning exclusive tickets to PSL 8 matches: " Infinix also aims to provide

  Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV Brand TCL and Daraz announces the Exciting Ramadan Sale on Iffalcon and TCL Products. Starting from the today, 15th to the 25th of March, customers can enjoy massive discounts on a wide range of electronics, including TVs, sound systems, and more.   In addition to the discounted prices, TCL and Daraz also offer free shipping for all orders placed during the sale. This means that customers can shop from the comfort of their homes and have their products delivered right to their doorstep without any additional fees.   To make the deals even more affordable, monthly installments are offered on all products during the sale period. This allows customers to spread the cost of their purchases over several months, making it easier to manage their budgets while still getting the products they want.   "We're thrilled to offer such amazing discounts and deals to our customers during the holy month of Ramadan," said Majid Khan Niazi, Head of Marketing TCL Ele

                     Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, has concluded its participation as Gold Sponsor in the 24th edition of South Asia’s leading textile trade show, Textile Asia International Trade Fair. Held at the Karachi Expo Centre from 10-12 March, the event brought together textile industry experts and businesses from around the world in Pakistan to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the textile sector. Over three days, the trade fair attracted the attendance of more than 35,000 visitors and over 450 exhibitors. The Alibaba.com booth at the event attracted more than 500 visitors, who interacted with experts from Alibaba.com on-site to learn about the role of B2B e-commerce in transforming the way traditional businesses conduct global trade, as well as the opportunities and tools provided by Alibaba.com to support their export development. Visitors also took part in interactive activities to win prizes, including

                                                   realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has announced its next budget king - realme C33 in Pakistan. Raising the bar for its segment, realme C33 has a stylish look and a next-level 50MP camera resolution. realme C33 (4GB + 128GB) is currently available for purchase with a price tag of PKR 54,999/-   Stylish Design that Stands Out Unlike many of its uninspiring counterparts in the market, the all-new budget king outstands itself with a stylish look and classy finish. It adopts a micron-level processing and lithography technology to create a unique line pattern on its back case, creating a dynamic visual effect when looking from different angles. In addition, the phone comes coated with a shimmering and brightening sand composite to mimic a flowing water texture.    Instead of just plastic, realme C33 adopts both PC and PMMA materials for the back case design, offering a translucent visual effect while also ensuring durabil

                                      The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has successfully concluded its participation in the Jashan-E-Baharan celebrations (Spring Festival), organized by the Government of Punjab from March 4, 2023 till March 12, 2023 This yearly festival was aimed to promote the culture of Punjab by representing different themes, thereby bringing joy and entertainment to the people of the province. PCBDDA, also known as Central Business District Punjab, supported numerous activities during the festivity days, including Dangal (wrestling), Cycling, and Marathon. The authority also designed an ingenious social media campaign for Punjabi Culture Day to showcase the beauty and diversity of Punjab's rich culture. The campaign, supported by videos and still images, highlighted Punjabi traditions like food, folk-music and sculptures. The CBD Punjab float remained the center of attraction throughout the festival. The float showcased the sig

                                                           Infinix  today announced the launch of 260W All-Round Fast Charger and 110W Wireless All-Round FastCharger, alongside its transformative "All-Round FastCharge" solution that offers flexible, safe and smart fast charging experiences for user in all scenarios. The 260W All-Round FastCharger can charge a phone to 25% in 1 minute and complete a 1-100% charge in only 7.5 minutes  [1] . Whereas the 110W Wireless All-Round Fast Charger can charge up a device to 100% in 16 minutes  [2] . This innovative All-Round Fast Charge technology can meet the different charging needs of all kinds of users and also alleviate users’ charge anxiety in the era of 4G/5G where power consumption has never been higher. "Infinix has always been at the forefront of developing fast charging technologies that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We always prioritize the overall charging experience while leading the development of fast cha

                   ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) brought together key public financial management stakeholders at the Pakistan Public Sector Conference 2023 held here in Islamabad yesterday. The leaders explored the challenges and the solutions that face public sector professionals as they work towards transforming the public sector finance. The conference was aimed at developing a knowledge sharing platform in Pakistan for key public sector stakeholders, including the government, international development partners, public sector finance professionals and other key enablers in the public sector ecosystem. The importance of professionalisation and strengthening of Public Financial Management (PFM) remained the main focus of the conversations, as well as the evolving role of finance professionals in building public trust. Tariq Bajwa, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Finance,  was the Chief Guest who spoke about the evolving role of finance leadershi

                                         TCL has hit a sixer in its bid to promote inclusivity through sports by hosting a heartwarming cricket match screening at SOS Village Lahore. In collaboration with the village, TCL organized an exciting event that brought together over 200 children and their teachers to enjoy a thrilling match between their favorite teams, Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandar. The event was made even more special by McDonald's coming on board as a food partner, serving the kids their favorite meals. The children had a ball cheering for their favorite teams and experiencing the joy of sports in a safe and inclusive environment. The event provided a platform for the children to socialize and interact with each other, making it a memorable experience for all. Speaking about the event, TCL Marketing Head, Mr. Majid Niazi, said, “We believe in the transformative power of sports and the positive impact it can have on children's lives. It was heartwarming to see

                                      As employers around the world today mark International Women’s Day, ACCA is emphasising the importance of flexible working and training in accelerating diversity. Remote and hybrid work, education and training are proving invaluable in extending access to opportunity and ACCA is calling on employers to maintain the momentum. Following the completion of a major piece of research surveying 8,000 finance professionals around the world, ACCA has found most people want hybrid working, believing it makes them more productive, with additional benefits reported by women. ACCA’s 2023 Global Talent Trends report found that while men and women valued hybrid working almost equally (at 88% and 86% respectively), women felt the benefits of remote working more significantly, with 73% of women saying felt they were more productive when they worked remotely, in comparison to 66% of male respondents. Findings of the research suggest hybrid working also leads to bett

     Google is organizing seven Women Techmakers (WTM) events in Pakistan this year to support and empower more than 1,550 women developers across five cities. WTM is a global initiative by Google to provide visibility, community, and resources for women in tech. The seven events - which will comprise rallies, workshops, networking events and conferences - will run from March to May, and provide training in various entrepreneurship areas including leadership, technical skills, and how to overcome unique challenges facing women in tech.  The first event will start on March 8, which marks International Women’s Day (IWD). The IWD theme for WTM events this year is #DareToBe, where we encourage women to have the courage and confidence to dream big and take risks. Whether it’s bold, resilient or innovative, we invite everyone to think about all the ways they will “Dare To Be” in 2023. Local WTM Ambassadors will host the events with support from Google. The WTM Ambassador program supports wom