Dulux showcases leading innovations at IAPEX 2018; announces Dulux ‘Let’s Colour Award’ winners

Karachi:  Dulux, a leading decorative paints brand by AkzoNobel, showcased two key innovations in interior and exterior paint products; Dulux EasyCare & Weathershield PowerFlexx respectively at IAPEX - the international exhibition of building materials & international architectural conference of leading manufacturers and traders, attended by prominent architects, allied professionals and thousands of visitors every year. 

For exterior paints, Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx features superior protection and performance through its elastomeric properties and the ability to cover hairline cracks on walls as well as the ability to reflect UV rays, reducing exterior wall surface temperatures up to 5⁰C. For interior paints, Dulux EasyCare with anti-bacterial properties works to prevent and delay stains from penetrating deep into the paint film through a stain-resistant coating. 

At the event, AkzoNobel also announced the winner of the Dulux Lets Colour Award 2018 – an annual award handed out to an architectural or interior design project that utilizes color in the most innovative manner. This award gives architects and designers the opportunity to showcase their colourful vision, whether by incorporating current colour trends or setting the scene for the future of colour in Pakistan. Like each year, a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 was awarded to Mr. Dabeer Aemani of Indus Academy and another Rs. 25,000 to Mr. Tariq Alexander from Qaiser Associates for best architectural design entries. 

Commenting on the awards, Mr. Usman Hafaz, Head of Brand & Customer Marketing, Dulux said, “The Dulux Let’s Colour Award is a celebration of originality and ingenious use of colour across the creative industries and events in Pakistan. Each year we give this award to appreciate and encourage local talent in the country. Dulux colour collections are expertly crafted by our global colour team, providing combinations that match every desire. And it is gratifying to see people use our products in inspiring ways.”

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Huawei Technologies #Pakistan recognizes outstanding digital skills – ‘Girls who Code’ – at PM Secretariat

Huawei Technologies Pakistan recently celebrated ‘Girls who Code’ event held at the PM Secretariat, Islamabad. To mark the occasion Huawei Technologies donated 150 tablets to the girls program by way of Ministry of ITT. Huwaei’s continuous support of female empowerment is a driving force for the development of Pakistan. The organizations’ primary goals involves working with the people of Pakistan whereby women and girls can become useful contributors’ to their families and thereby contribute to the national economy. Skills in the new digital age represent an enormous opportunity for the digitally adept youth of Pakistan and Huawei stands by its commitment and will continue to support the ministry of IT and women of Pakistan in this noble cause.

Present at the event was the honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who eloquently pointed out: “Huawei and Microsoft have been kind enough to be a part of this program which is of great meaning to us. This program is mainly to bring digital knowledge to the girls of Pakistan so that they can gain employment opportunities and become a support for their families and mainly for themselves. Government of Pakistan and the IT ministry are committed to provide access to internet all over Pakistan, so that connectivity can become common and people can benefit from it.  This program fits perfectly to our vision of providing employment for youth of Pakistan. This program aims at bridging gender divide as well as digital divide. More and more opportunities will be created for women of Pakistan. They hold the talent hence they should be appreciated to learn and excel in the field of coding. This program should serve as a model for other countries and should be a real source of inspiration for all. Successful implementation of this program is of great pride to all Pakistanis and especially to me.”

Anusha Rahman IT Minister stated that;  “Huawei was kind enough to ask what they could do for us, we asked them to help the girls, equip them, give them tablets and they were generous enough to do so. These girls had not seen computers ever in their lives, this was made possible through efforts and support of USF, Microsoft and Huawei. These girls have been trained on computer skills and they have computer skills so that they can benefit for themselves and their families. They will be an earning hand for their families. It’s is our responsibility to provide these girls with education to take their passion of coding ahead. Through enabling themselves they have become teachers, entrepreneurs etc.”

Huawei believes that it is essential to engage the vast and competitive female segment, around the globe, to enable robust growth in every business and social sector. All the developed nations have been successful in capacity building, as they have fully developed the potential of their women. It is the need of the hour for Pakistan, to sharpen the skills and recognize the contributions of its digitally skilled female workforce while celebrating the accomplishments of this neglected segment.

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Haleeb Foods concludes its spectacular Sports Week 2018

In line with its commitment to contributing to the health and wellness of its employees, Pakistan’s premier food and beverages company, Haleeb Foods Ltd. recently held its Annual Sports Week 2018 at its headquarters in Lahore and at HFL’s plant in Bhai Pheru.

Haleeb Foods Ltd.’s Sports Week is an annual event that is a part of its core values that encompasses a holistic approach to continually improve upon its people, processes and peripherals. Haleeb Foods holds this sports event because not only does this strategy entail improvements in the wellbeing and health of its employees but it also significantly improves their efficiency, quality of work and contribution to the building of a better culture at the workplace.

The events included in this year’s Sports Week 2018 were chess matches, badminton tournaments, tug of war, table tennis and cricket tournaments. The winners and runner-ups were awarded with special recognition awards at the end of the event by the CEO.

Commenting on the sports week, CEO Haleeb Foods, Memosh Khawaja said “We at Haleeb Foods, take special care of our employees. Sports Week is known to contribute positively to the culture of the organization.” He further stated, “We regularly do staff surveys where we track employee engagement level and we have certainly observed our performance figures go up significantly. There is more pride within the organization, it fosters increased teamwork, more engagement and our employees are more active, more fit ,healthier and happier. Sports Week is a testament to our determination to make a difference within the communities we live and work in”. 

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Minister Anusha Rehman gave concluding address at Huawei Mobile Pakistan Congress 2018

Building on the success of Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, held the first edition of Huawei Mobile Pakistan Congress in Islamabad. Under the theme “Enabling Future Together,”

Minister of state for information technology and telecommunication, Ms. Anusha RehmanKhan graced the occasion and delivered a keynote speech during the closing of the 5-day congress hosted by Huawei.

The Minister praised the efforts of Huawei is making the first ever mobile congress successful. She emphasized the importance of technological advancement and virtual assistance for the generations to come to bring this nation on path of Technology evolution and prosperity. She appreciated the Huawei Technology role in setting such precedent to promote emerging technologies in Pakistan by involving Industry players and engaging the Government to make it a reality. Government is making all-out efforts to introduce 5G technology in Pakistan by 2020 to bring it at par with Developed economies in term of technology advancements. Huawei Mobile Pakistan Congress 2018 will help in developing playing fields for all player and customer to develop a better understanding of this technology and prepared themselves to exploit it in best possible manner.

Huawei Pakistan Mobile Congress featured demonstrations of highly cutting-edge mobile-enabled products and innovations in Pakistan today. The visitors experienced how mobile-enabled products are creating a better future for the citizens and businesses around the country, in absolutely diverse areas.

Over the five days event, which was organized at Marriot Hotel Islamabad from the 16th-20th of April, the Huawei Mobile Pakistan congress featured topics such as 5g enabling, all-flash storage arrays,video cloud, cloud data center, Huawei 5G network support 20 Gbps in hotspot areas, Xhaul, A 5G oriented transport network solution, digitization, cloud computing, and many others.

Presentations and keynotes highlighted Huawei’s enterprise solutions and the highly anticipated 5G technology to more than 100 attendees, including government officials, customers, channel partners, military officers and ICT industry experts. Attendees visited 17 Huawei booths, which held live demos of VoLTE, Next Generation Home Broadband, Intelligent Video Surveillance, Next-Generation Digital Campus and other advanced ICT solutions.

At the Mobile World Congress 2018 held in Barcelona in March, Huawei outlined a vision for 5G by unveiling their latest solutions and shared its vision for a collaborative ecosystem that can stimulate innovation and the development of 5G, All-Cloud network, video, and IoT technologies.

It received eight awards from GSMA including Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award, which recognizes Huawei for decades of advocating new technology, building out the digital ecosystem, and social responsibility.

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Hundreds of workers of PTI from Chitral attended Lahore Jalsa at Minari Pakistan.

Hundreds of workers of PTI from Chitral attended Lahore Jalsa at Minari Pakistan.

By Gul Hamaad Farooqi

CHITRAL: Hundreds of workers of Pakistan Tahreeki Insaf left for Lahore to attend public meeting at Meenari Pakistan on 29th April.  District president of PTI  Abdul Lateef was leading of the convey.  Party workers together at Ataleeq squar and held a rally in Shahi Bazar they went to Chew bridge and returned on Abdul Wali Khan By pass road. There were some 25 flying coaches carrying party flags and beating drum.

PTI workers and party tigers assembled at By pass road and performed folk dance on beating of drum. They also put Bhangra and expressed their pleasure for dropping big wicket. Talking to this scribe district president Abdul Lateef said that PTI has kicked a campaign against corruption and to eradicate all evils from the country. He said as Pakistan movement has been started from Meenari Pakistan on the same way corruption free Pakistan movement is also kicked from the same place and our motherland will be a transplant and corruption free when Imran Khan elected as premier of the country.

General secretary  Abdul Saboor said that we are optimist that in next election PTI will sweep on country level and we will pass positive and best legislation on national level as introduced in KP Govt. After that they left for Lahore to attend One Pakistan public meeting at Meenari Pakistan on 29th April

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Jazz, World Bank & KPITB Collaborate for Digital Youth Summit 2018 in KP

The 2018 Digital Youth Summit (DYS), being held in collaboration with Jazz, World Bank and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), brings together the next generation of digital innovators in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The summit aims to attract three key audiences; Tech industry leaders from Pakistan and abroad; the nascent startup community; young people looking to network, learn and be inspired.

The summit will draw participants from the private sector, investors, government, civil society, youth groups and the academia.

Every year, DYS – with local and international digital entrepreneurs, technologists, companies and investors – aims to share knowledge and experience, while training and investing in the thousands of youth attendees.

This year’s DYS features a refreshed lineup of speakers including Jamal Khan (CEO Arpatech), Muneeb Maayr (CEO Bykea), Rabeel Warraich (CEO Sarmayacar), Asra Nadeem (Program Manager at Draper University), and Aurelie Salvaire (Founder Shiftbalance).

As before, there are several panel discussions planned at the event, along with workshops for practical tips and training in areas like Android development, blockchain, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has embarked on a digital journey and is making every possible effort to capitalize on the opportunities presented through the digital economy. We are investing in digital skills and the required infrastructure to pave way for a Digital KP. The Government has adopted a strategy that focuses on policy reforms and proposes a clear roadmap in the form of initiatives to support this strategy,” said Dr. Shahbaz Khan, Managing Director of the KP IT Board.

“The market for digital entrepreneurship, a multi-billion-dollar industry, growing at a rapid rate and is thirsty for young talent,” said Melinda Good, World Bank Country Manager for Pakistan at the opening of DYS 2018. “With creativity and passion, you can be at the forefront of social and economic change. I hope you will be in the driver’s seat of this exciting future.”

Speaking on the occasion, Ali Naseer, Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Officer – Jazz, said,

As the leading digital company, Jazz is willing to play an integral role in shaping Pakistan’s digital future. Our support of KPITB’s aim to promote digital entrepreneurship in the region is not new, as last year we signed an MOU with them to support the execution of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s digital initiatives. Under this partnership, Jazz will not only support the Digital Youth Summit, but also proliferate the benefits of connectivity and digital enablement by empowering youth through technology, digital skills & literacy.

The three initiatives under the partnership between KPITB and Jazz will see the telco showcase its ‘Make Your Mark’ program i.e. Jazz Smart School, unveil its digital policy agenda and organize a civic digithon at DYS 2018.

Under KP’s Youth Employment Program, Jazz will build basic knowledge and understanding of mobile internet by partnering with the digital skills training toolkit in KP. The aim is to proliferate the benefits of connectivity and digital enablement to 40,000 youth in two years.

While, under KPITB’s Durshal program, Jazz will be able to partner with a network of innovation labs and build synergies with its already established NIC. This will assist technology-oriented entrepreneurs in the start-up and early developmental stage of their businesses. Jazz will also support the program by providing mentoring to the startups housed at the Durshal labs.

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METRO Cash & Carry celebrates 12 years of business in Pakistan, with big prizes for its customers

Lahore, 27 APRIL 2018: METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan along with its valued  customers celebrated its 12th anniversary at all stores across Pakistan.

The occasion was celebrated for over a month at all stores, also provided its customers opportunity to win thousands of prizes in the form of electronic goods, in collaboration with ChanghongRuba,  hrough its “Khreedo Khelo Jeeto” Wheel-of-Fortune campaign. In addition, nine lucky customers  were handed over keys of 800CC car through lucky draw in a special ceremony.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. (Azfar Ali), (Sr. Head of Operations), METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan said “We have successfully completed 12 years of business in Pakistan, and we wanted to celebrate the occasion with our  customers and by putting smiles on their faces”.

The 12th anniversary lucky draw prize distribution ceremony was well attended by the top management of METRO Cash & Carry, its employees, and

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Telenor & QMobile collaborate to bring Pakistan’s most affordable 4G Smartphone

With an ambition to better connect Pakistan and empower the Pakistani society, Telenor Pakistan, country’s foremost telecom and digital services provider, and QMobile have entered into the next phase of their long-standing collaboration ushering in a new era of 4G ecosystem development through the introduction of LT-100, an LTE-enabled low-cost smartphone. Telenor Pakistan and QMobile had previously joined hands to enable all QMobile 4G phones with Telenor 850 MHz band, and launch new LT (LTE capable) mass market appeal series in 2017. 

The partnership entails both parties working together to develop and promote a robust digital ecosystem in Pakistan where industry’s best digital products and services are served to their mutual customer base. LT-100, a stylish and powerful smartphone delivers on customer expectations of up-to-date specifications, great design, and an attractive price of PKR 6,150. The smartphone comes with a great value combination with 3 Months Free Telenor Pakistan Bundle which includes 1GB/month data and PKR 100 balance/month. 

“We are delighted to enter the next phase of our partnership with QMobile as part of our unrelenting efforts to boost the country’s digital ecosystem which Telenor Pakistan continues to lead,” said Bilal Kazmi, Chief Marketing Officer, Telenor Pakistan. “Since the beginning, we have pursued a two-pronged strategy to develop and promote the digital ecosystem in Pakistan to enhance the mobile broadband outreach and experience while making supporting hardware affordable for the masses. We hope that this partnership will help us achieve our mutual digital inclusion goals faster and in a more effective manner,” he added.

“The partnership seems natural as both QMobile and Telenor Pakistan share the ambition to empower the Pakistani society to equip our customers with the tools to keep up with today’s fast-paced digital world,” said Zeeshan Akhtar, Chairman and CEO, QMobile. “As we strive to build and promote a strong smartphone ecosystem in the country, together, QMobile and Telenor Pakistan will make technology and internet services more affordable and accessible for the masses.”

LT-100 comes preloaded with My Telenor App, providing Telenor Pakistan customers unparalleled self-service experience and complete control over their mobile usage and bundle needs. The device will be available across Pakistan at all major mobile markets and retail shops, supported by an extensive communication campaign. Some of the key features of LT-100 include 4G-enabled all-band capability, dual SIM, Android 7.0, 4-inch screen, 8GB ROM with 1 GB RAM, and 5MP back and 2 MP front cameras.

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Telenor Pakistan introduces 24/7 Self-Service Booths across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Leading the developments in digital ecosystem in the country, Telenor Pakistan has introduced Self-Service Booths across the nation to provide easier, securer, and round-the-clock access to its products and services. 

These booths give customers the option of availing multiple Telenor and Easypaisa services at their convenience such as buying and replacing Telenor SIMs, buying Easyload top-ups & Easycards, and open new Easypaisa accounts at any time of the day without having to visit the Telenor franchise or retailer. These booths will also enable customers to pay their utility bills as well as send and receive money. 

Featuring biometric verification, these state-of-the-art machines warrant safety and security against unregistered individuals and unauthorized transactions. Telenor Pakistan plans to place these self-service booths across Pakistan to extend greater enablement to its customers in consistence with its vision of fostering customer-centricity across its business operations. 

“Self-service booths are going to redefine customer facilitation in today’s digital age,” said Bilal Kazmi, Chief Marketing Officer at Telenor Pakistan. “Through this initiative, we aim to empower the customers by transferring accessibility of Telenor & Easypaisa services into customers’ own hands while reducing dependency on physical outlets characterized with long queues and waiting time. Being a customer centric organization, we are evolving the processes and channels to serve our customer better and we shall continue to introduce innovative ways to bring the best to our customers.

The introduction of this round the clock Self Service Booth, bringing access, ease and convenience, is set to redefine the concept of customer services. As part of its #TelenorHearsYou outreach campaign, Telenor Pakistanis actively listening to its customer feedback and concerns, and is taking a proactive approach to ensure delightful experiences for them.

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#TECNO launches its budget-friendly smartphone Camon i Air in Pakistan

TECNO Mobile has today announced another low-end smartphone, the Camon i Air, to strengthen its camera-centric Camon series and has made this competitive product available for more consumers in Pakistan at a decent price of PKR 17,699.

Camon i Air is the latest model in the Camon series, TECNO’s camera-centric series which focuses on providing consumers with high-quality cameras in their smartphones. Camon i Air features a 13MP (F/2.0) rear camera with a 4X super Quad LED flash and an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera with LED boosted screen flash, which will empower consumers to take best pictures in any light situation. This model also enables consumers to take wide-angle selfies and provides them with auto scene detection and Pakistani skin tone customization features, helping them to create magic their way.

Resonating with TECNO’s unique philosophy of “Experience More”, the Camon i Air flaunts its full-view display with a body-to-screen percentage of 82.1% and offers approximately 12.5% more space to consumers, thus having a feeling of holding an entire screen only. Camon i Air has a screen ratio of 18:9, making it one of the largest screens in the contemporary smartphones, and with the split-screen mode, users can do multiple tasks simultaneously.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Willy Cui, General Manager TRANSSION said:

“Pakistan is one of the fastest growing markets in terms of smartphone demand. Although TECNO is one of the newer mobile phone brands in Pakistan, the response from the Pakistani market for TECNO smartphones has been growing at a rapid pace. Understanding the needs of Pakistani consumers is very important for us to develop top of the line features to meet the demands.

To enhance consumer confidence in our products, TECNO also offers a unique promise of “111” – 100 days’ replacement warranty, 1-time screen replacement and 1-month extended warranty on top of the 1-year standard warranty. Additionally, it comes with the commitment of bringing consumers the best after-sales service through its service centers across the country.

TECNO has been revolutionizing user experience as it has gone beyond the concept of taking pictures only and has introduced fabulous features that are not available in other similarly priced smartphones. Experience more with Camon i Air and “Create Magic Your Way”!

This time, Camon series has introduced another great design in the local market with the introduction of a screen that has a body percentage of 82.1% giving it a full view screen look and offering about 12.5% more space to users. Camon i Air has a screen ratio of 18:9 and split-screen mode, consumers can do multiple tasks simultaneously. Consumers can also enjoy watching videos and playing games on a 5.65” HD screen that comes with a protection of a 2.5D Gorilla Glass, thus giving it a premium feel and look. Another great feature of the phone is the Outdoor Mode, which helps enhance the outdoor sunlight visibility enabling seamless outdoor experience.

Other excitements added in the Camon i Air include its 0.3s multifunctional fingerprint scanner at the rear, which gives users easy access to features like accepting calls, unlocking the device, accessing app lock and taking hassle-free photos. A high performing 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT 6739 (latest generation Processor in Quad Core Series) with Android 7.0 Naught and HIOS 3.2 powers Camon i Air and is assisted by a fast 2 GB RAM to make daily tasks faster and less hectic. This model offers 16 GB internal memory that could be extended to 32 GB. Camon i Air takes pride in introducing all-in-one triple slot for two SIMs and one SD card for easy access.

The Camon i Air has a 3050 mAh Lithium Polymer battery that doesn’t explode or rip off even if it is overcharged. With all these amazing features and additions, Camon i Air is yet slimmer and easy to carry.

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Grade-IV Employees Protest Over Their Demands In #Chitral

By Gul Hamaad  Farooqi 

CHITRAL: The grade-IV employees of government departments have staged a protest rally in support of their demands in Drosh town of Chitral. The protest rally led by Muhammad Qasim, the president of class-IV employees commenced at Drosh Gol and marched towards the Markazi Chowk in Drosh bazar which was attended by a large number of grade IV staff.

The protestors held banners and chanted slogans against the government demanding provincial government to increase their salaries, provision of allowance, increase of time-scale and to approve the chartered of demand.

In this regard, Qasim said that the government need to increase the time-scale the same way as the promotions of other doctors, paramedics and nurses are taken. Qasim also stressed the government to grant them the same plots in different government residential schemes on installment like they give to others. “The low grade drivers should be given same perks like time allowance and incentives as given to secretariat employees,” said Qasim, adding that they also seek 200% increment on medical, conveyance and rent allowance.

However the class-IV staff headed toward the Provincial Assembly in Peshawar following their protest and threatened the government to listen to their reservations or the protest will be continued.

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Chief Justice Bas Bahut Hogia, Humari bhi koi izzat hi - Ahsan Iqbal

بہت ہوگیا چیف جسٹس صاحب! ہماری بھی عزت ہے، احسن اقبال

 اسلام آباد: وزیر داخلہ احسن اقبال کا کہنا ہے کہ ہماری بھی اتنی عزت ہے جتنی کسی جج یا فوجی کی ہے تاہم اب بہت ہوگیا چیف جسٹس صاحب۔

اسلام آباد میں سیمینار سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے وزیر داخلہ و منصوبہ بندی احسن اقبال کا کہنا تھا کہ پاکستان نے معاشی ترقی کے دو کیچ چھوڑ دیئے، 60 کی دہائی میں ترقی کا سفر روک دیا گیا اور 90 کی دہائی میں معاشی اصلاحات کا سفر روک دیا گیا، دنیا کا شاید ہی کوئی ملک ہو جو سی پیک میں سرمایہ کاری کا نہ سوچ رہا ہو، امریکا اور یورپ سب سی پیک میں سرمایہ کاری کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔ ان کا کہنا تھا کہ  گوادر کا ماسٹر پلان ہانگ کانگ سے بھی بہتر بنایا جائے گا تاہم عقل کے اندھوں کو کون سمجھائے کہ ترقی رابطوں سے ہوتی ہے، سڑک ہوگی تو پڑھنے کے لیے جاسکیں گے، سڑک ہوگی تو مریض اسپتال پہنچے گا۔

وزیر داخلہ نے کہا کہ پاکستان کے سیاست دان کیا بھارت اور بنگلا دیش سے بھی گئے گزرے ہیں، بلوچستان اور جنوبی پنجاب میں خود ساختہ پیٹریاٹ گروپ بنائے جا رہے ہیں، پیٹریاٹ گروپ کا سکہ اور اب ایم ایم اے کا خیال پرانا ہوچکا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ ہم بھی پاکستان کے ساتھ مخلص اور پیار کرتے ہیں،ہماری بھی عزت ہے،جتنا کوئی فوجی محب وطن ہے اتنے سیاست دان بھی ہیں، اگر کوئی جج محب وطن ہے تو سیاست دان بھی محب وطن ہیں۔

احسن اقبال نے کہا کہ اگر چیف جسٹس کی توہین ہوتی ہے تو میری بھی توہین ہوتی ہے، اگر میں نے کسی کو غلط لگادیا تو ثبوت دیں توہین نہ کریں، چیف جسٹس کو گالیاں دینے کا اختیار نہیں ہے، جناب چیف جسٹس دل بڑا کریں، چیف جسٹس نے الزام لگایا کہ تقرری میں احسن اقبال کا ہاتھ ہے، چیف جسٹس کے پاس اگر ثبوت ہیں تو چارج شیٹ جاری کریں۔ انکا کہنا تھا کہ اگر چیف جسٹس کی عزت ہے تو ہماری بھی عزت ہے، ہماری بھی اتنی عزت ہے جتنی کسی جج یا فوجی کی ہے، چیف جسٹس کو اختیار نہیں کہ وہ ہمیں طعنے دیں، بہت ہوگیا چیف جسٹس صاحب، ہم نے ہمیشہ باعزت طریقے سے سیاست کی ہے۔

وزیر داخلہ نے کہا کہ چیف جسٹس شاباش نہیں دے سکتے تو آپ کو حق نہیں کہ تعزیے برسائیں، ججز، جرنیل، سیاستدانوں اور میڈیا کی زمہ داری ہے کہ آگ لگانے کے بجائے مل کر ملک کی خدمت کریں تاہم ہم تر قی کا راستہ روکنے کی کوشش ناکام بنائیں گے۔

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Engro #Foods Limited Wins The Commonwealth Company Of The Year Award

Engro Foods from Pakistan has been awarded the Commonwealth Company of the Year Award from the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network. The award recognises a company that has had a significant impact on women’s economic empowerment in the organisation and the wider community.  

Karachi (UrduPoint / UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Apr, 2018 ) Engro Foods from pakistan has been awarded the Commonwealth Company of the Year Award from the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network.

The award recognises a company that has had a significant impact on women’s economic empowerment in the organisation and the wider community. The Award was made during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in consultation with an Advisory Panel.

The Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in London, where Queen Elizabeth& UK Government hosted Presidents and Prime Ministers of 53 Commonwealth states to promote bilateral trade and implement sustainable development goals amongst all the Commonwealth states.

Besides CHOGM, sessions on Commonwealth business Forums and the Commonwealth Women Forum were also conducted, where 5000+ delegates from 53 countries participated. These events were followed by Commonwealth Business Women Network awards.

Engro Foods represented Pakistan at the Commonwealth Business forums.

Ms Nageen Rizvi, Head of Corporate Communications & Sustainability, Engro Foods presented a case on project WELD – Women Empowerment through Livestock Development to the Commonwealth Business Women Network which won the award for Engro Foods.

This project was started by Engro Foods Limited to strengthen the socio-economic landscape of the dairy industry of Pakistan. It enabled the Pakistani rural women by training them with best dairy practices and created economic opportunities for homebound women by converting them into dairy farmers.

This project created 18000+ dairy farmers, 600 Female Micro Businesses, 300 Female Livestock Extension Entrepreneurs and 300 Female Village Milk Collectors. 

On winning the award at the international forum, Mr Naveed Saeed, Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Director, Engro Foods Limited said, “It is an honor winning the Commonwealth Company of the Year Award.

As an organization, it is our core belief that no organization or industry can have sustainable growth without including the women of the nation into its fabric. Engro Foods Limited started the WELD program to empower women with economic opportunities and incorporate them into the documented economy.

It is a point of pride for Engro Foods Limited to have been awarded the Commonwealth Company of the Year award for the efforts made towards women empowerment and inclusion. Engro Foods Limited strongly believes in enabling the growth of the dairy industry of Pakistan by empowering and creating an impact at the grass root level.”

Freda Miriklis, Chair, Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network, said:- ‘In my visits to Pakistan, I have seen the power and potential of its women, especially in the rural economy.

Engro Foods has long been a pioneer in its support of gender equality. The WELD Project is a model in the Commonwealth for empowering women to become agents for change within their communities.’

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Telenor Microfinance Bank receives GSMA Mobile Money Certification

Karachi: In yet another hallmark achievement, Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution, Telenor Microfinance Bank, has received the esteemed GSMA Mobile Money Certification for its branchless banking service Easypaisa. The GSMA Mobile Money Certification is a global initiative to bring safer, more transparent, and more resilient financial services to millions of mobile money users around the world.

Pakistan has one of the region’s, as well as the world’s, widest financial inclusion gaps with about 100 million adults still lacking access to formal and regulated financial services. To combat that, Pakistan launched its National Financial Inclusion Strategy in 2015 with goals to expand financial access to at least 50% of adults, and to increase the percentage of SME loans by 2020.

Telenor Microfinance Bank’s ‘Easypaisa’ pioneered mobile money services in Pakistan in 2009, transforming the country’s financial landscape and bringing the underserved into the fold of financial inclusion. Thanks to Easypaisa and similar services that followed, Pakistan is leading the way in South Asia in mobile money despite the low use of digital financial instruments.

Responsible business practices are essential to help regulators achieve their goals around financial inclusion, stability, integrity, and consumer protection. The acquisition of the GSMA Mobile Money Certification proves Telenor Microfinance Bank’s excellence in the provision of mobile money services. The Certification represents a strong, proactive move on behalf of the mobile money industry, and the Bank’s certified status demonstrates its commitment to delivering quality, safe, and fair services to customers.

“The GSMA Certification gives us the confidence that our business practices are amongst the best in the industry, and proves our seriousness and commitment to protecting the rights of our customers by delivering to them reliable and secure services” said Shahid Mustafa, President and CEO Telenor Microfinance Bank. “The Certification will enable us to attract commercial business partners and merchants, and encourage other financial institutions to integrate our branchless banking services with confidence and pride.”

The mobile industry is making the world a better place, and mobile money has given millions of unbanked people access to financial services. The Certification stamp is a sign that Telenor Microfinance Bank has taken steps to ensure that customers’ funds are in safe hands and their rights are protected, and that they can expect a high level of customer service from the Bank.

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Pakistani Consumers to benefit with the best in Air Conditioning Technology with LG’s latest Multi VTM 5

Pakistani Consumers to benefit with the best in Air Conditioning Technology with LG’s latest Multi VTM 5

LG Electronics (LG) announced the release of its brand new MULTI V 5 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) in Pakistan. The launch event was attended by His Excellency Mr. Kim Donggi, Council General of Embassy of Korea and Mr. Sookwang Lee, Commercial Air Conditioner Sales Team Leader LG Electronics Gulf F.Z.E. Picture shows LG Pakistan management team along with distinguished chief guests and representatives of MULTI V 5 distributors Iceberg Industries at the launching ceremony.

The LG’s Latest Air Conditioning Technology brings the ultimate in Performance, Reliability and Efficiency

Karachi: Following a successful launch in many markets around the world, LG Electronics (LG) has announced the release of its brand new MULTI VTM 5 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Air conditioning solution designed to offer exceptional performance. The latest in the company’s successful MULTI V line, the advanced model pushes boundaries even in the most extreme climate conditions with its streamlined functionality optimizing energy efficiency and maximizing user comfort. 

His Excellency Mr. Kim Donggi, Council General of Embassy of Korea and Mr. Sookwang Lee, Commercial Air Conditioner Sales Team Leader of LG Electronics Gulf FZE were the chief guests at the recently held launch event. The seminar was also attended by leading MEP consultants, contractors, developers, architects and other stakeholders of the industry.  

The MULTI VTM 5 is equipped with innovative Dual Sensing Control that monitors temperature and humidity levels to efficiently manage cooling and heating. Equipped with LG’s Ultimate Inverter Compressor and boasting a large capacity for outdoor units, the MULTI VTM 5 is a powerful climate control solution that excels in even the most strenuous climates.

“As our fifth generation VRF system, it implements a range of innovative technologies to offer customers unparalleled energy efficiency and comfort. Making advanced climate control technology even more accessible, this industry-leading solution provides excellent operational savings and greater comfort to our customers. We are extremely proud of the MULTI VTM 5, our new flagship system air conditioning solution,” said Mr.Jong Youl Lee, General Manager LG Pakistan.

According to latest industry reports, Pakistan Air Conditioner market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during 2017-2023. Pakistan air conditioner market is growing at a healthy rate owing to increasing disposable income and expanding middle class population. Income of households in Pakistan have eventually increased owing to growing working population resulting in high purchasing power, which is further contributing to the growth of air conditioner market in the country.

Further speaking at the launch event, Mr. Imran Jamil Khan, CEO Iceberg Industries said “We are extremely proud to partner with LG Electronics for the distribution of MULTI VTM 5 in Pakistan. With the experience of over three decades, the Iceberg Industries is proud to introduce the LG’s latest Multi V-5 VRF system, the ultimate HVAC Solution.”

Also speaking at the launch, Mr. Syed Farrukh Raza Alam, Head of B2B business at LG Pakistan, added, “Pakistan is one of the potential markets for air conditioners in the Asia-Pacific region; led by rising investments, public & private infrastructure development as well as government Vision 2025, which would drive government spending in several sectors such as housing, infrastructure, commercial, hospitality, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. LG’s latest line-up of air conditioning solutions are a perfect fit for the evolving Pakistani market.”

Dual Sensing Control

One of the most impressive features of LG’s MULTI VTM 5 is its Dual Sensing Control which helps the air conditioning unit evaluate climate conditions down to the smallest detail. Unlike conventional air conditioners which only track temperature, the MULTI VTM 5 measures both temperature and humidity levels for outdoor and indoor environments. This comprehensive understanding of multiple climate conditions helps the solution determine its parameters in order to achieve optimal energy efficiency and maximum indoor comfort levels. 

Efficient systems like the Smart Load Control make it possible to effectively regulate outdoor unit discharge refrigerant temperature, increasing energy efficiency anywhere from 15 to 31 percent depending on humidity conditions. This is ideal especially for tropical environments as the Smart Load Control function’s comprehensive understanding of its surroundings helps optimize energy efficiency while maximizing indoor comfort levels. Typical VRFs normally fluctuate considerably in order to maintain a set indoor temperature, making them highly inefficient.

Ultimate Inverter Compressor

The LG MULTI VTM 5’s new Ultimate Inverter Compressor offers unrivaled efficiency, reliability and durability. Improving on the 15 to 150 Hz operational range of its predecessor, it operates from 10 Hz to 165 Hz. This widened range increases part load efficiency and enhances the MULTI VTM 5’s ability to quickly reach the desired temperature. The MULTI VTM 5 features an enhanced bearing system layered with PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) – an advanced material normally used in airplane engines - this efficient infrastructure allows the MULTI VTM 5 to operate for sustained periods without any oil. In addition, the MULTI VTM 5’s Smart Oil Management uses sensors to check the compressor’s oil balance in real time, minimizing unnecessary oil recovery operation.

Large Capacity ODU

With an innovative biomimetic fan, 4-sided heat exchanger, and improved compressor performance, the MULTI VTM 5’s efficiency and capacity have each been enhanced, making it possible for a single ODU to reach 20 HP. Utilizing research from the Seoul National University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the engineers behind the MULTI VTM 5 drew on inspiration from humpback whale flippers when designing the fan. Moreover, the solution’s advanced biomimetic fan significantly increases wind capacity. 

Ocean Black Fin

Equipped with LG’s exclusive Ocean Black Fin, the MULTI VTM 5 is protected from corrosive substances such as salt, sand and other elements brought in by sea winds as well as industrial pollution. The black coating of the Ocean Black Fin heat exchanger keeps water from accumulating in order to minimize moisture buildup. This durability enhancement prolongs the product’s lifespan and lowers maintenance costs, paving the way for improved performance.

Auto Dust Removal

Unlike previous models that required manual cleaning, the Auto Dust Removal feature allows the LG MULTI VTM 5 to provide fully automated, convenient cleaning. The feature removes dust on the outdoor unit’s heat exchanger by reversing fan rotation to eliminate accumulated sand and dust. This makes it possible for users to operate their air conditioners comfortably without worrying about the malfunctions that can occur due to dust accumulation, a particularly welcome addition in desert climates. 

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Telenor Brings Super Kabaddi League : First-Ever International Sports League to be Played Entirely on Pakistani Soil

Telenor Brings Super Kabaddi League (SKL), Pakistan’s First-Ever International Sports League to be Played Entirely on Pakistani Soil

ISLAMABAD : In an effort to encourage Pakistani sports, Telenor Pakistan is bringing Super Kabaddi League (SKL), Pakistan’s first-ever international sports league to be played entirely on the Pakistani soil. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Telenor Pakistan as the main partner and Strawberry Sports Management, the league owner, in this regard.

Super Kabaddi League will be played between 10 teams representing cities of Lahore, Multan, Gujrat, Karachi, Islamabad, Gwadar, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Kashmir and Sahiwal. The SKL opening ceremony will be held on May 1 in Lahore and matches will start from May 2 to May 10.  Players from 8 countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh, and Kenya will participate in the tournament. International players have been distributed in the teams through a drafting process. 

“This is a vital step for the revival of sports in Pakistan,” said Bilal Kazmi, Chief Marketing Officer at Telenor Pakistan. “At Telenor Pakistan, we believe in supporting activities for healthy and constructive youth engagement in the country. We are delighted to partner with Strawberry Sports Management to bring this international sports league to the country and believe that it will pave the way for more international sporting events in the future.  Kabaddi is one of the most popular sports in Pakistan and we hope that this league will bring a lot of entertainment to the people.”

“This is a monumental occasion for indigenous sports in Pakistan in general and Kabaddi in particular,” said Haider Ali Daud Khan, Chairman SKL and Chief Executive Officer Strawberry Sports Management. “We are excited about our partnership with Telenor for Super Kabaddi League. Together we shall build a lasting brand that endures and brings value for Pakistan and galvanizes interest in sports.”

Kabaddi is a very popular sport of Asia, especially Pakistan, India, Iran and Bangladesh. Pakistan has a rich history in the sport as it has participated in South Asian Games, Asian Games, and Kabaddi World Cup on many occasions and won several medals. Kabaddi’s global popularity has grown considerably over the years with the number of Kabaddi playing nations surpassing 40. World’s top Kabaddi talent is ready to compete at the inaugural edition of SKL which will telecast live on PTV Sports.

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