Careem partners with Taj Gasoline to provide sustainable fuel management solutions to Captains

 

Karachi. With the mission of simplifying and improving the lives of people, Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing in Pakistan, has partnered with Taj Gasoline, a leading oil marketing company in Pakistan, to provide sustainable fuel management solutions to its Captains by offering fuel at subsidized rates. The partnership aims to benefit Captains and help improve their earnings following the rising inflation in the country. 

Taj Gasoline has so far dedicated 6 of its fueling stations in Karachi and Multan for Careem Captains to avail this benefit and plans to increase the number of stations across the country. Taj Gasoline believes in crowning the journey for all, and the same value is shared with Careem of simplifying and improving the lives of people, therefore has extended this offering to all Careem colleagues, where they can get the same subsidized rates from the dedicated stations. 

The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at Careem's head office in Karachi where senior leadership from both companies were present including Feroz Jaleel, Country General Manager, Muhammad Imran Saleem, Strategy and Commercial Director from Careem, Omar Shafqaat, Chief of Operations, and Ahmed Maaz, Head of Marketing from Taj Gasoline. 

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Feroz Jaleel, Country Head, Careem Pakistan said, “Our Captains are the backbone of Careem and this year, in particular, has been extremely challenging for them. With fuel prices skyrocketing, our Captains’ earnings have taken a severe hit and we are taking every possible measure to help them in this difficult time. This collaboration is a testament to our team’s commitment to staying one step ahead in making lives simpler for our Captains’’. 

Omar Shafqaat, Chief of Operations, Taj Gasoline commented, “With severe economic pressure all around, it is our duty to be the change makers and extend our support in whatever way we can, one of which happens to be the steep cost of the commute. This is our shared belief with Careem to improve the lives of those on the move. We are proud to contribute to a greater good and tirelessly crown journeys every day”.

Careem has always been at the forefront of coming up with initiatives designed at improving the quality of lives for its Captains. Since its inception in 2016, Careem has invested over $100 million, created over 800,000 income opportunities for Captains in Pakistan and has over 9 million registered Customers on the Super App.

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School On Wheels Launched in Shorkot, D. I. Khan, KP to Minimize Education Disruptions Caused by Flood

In D. I. Khan district alone, the heavy rains and flash floods damaged over 350 school buildings that disrupted educational activities in some areas of the district. An official in the district education department reports that the recent rains and floods have destroyed or damaged around 257 male and 87 female schools in all five tehsils of the district. 

To help flood-affected students return to school, the Ministry of Federal Education and KP Education Department has launched School On Wheels, a Google-funded pilot initiative to bring classroom amenities to the students of D. I. Khan, coupled with powerful devices, i.e., Chromebooks. School on Wheels aims to help students continue their education by generating interest through engaging curricula and fun activities.

Under a proof-of-concept, a single model will be deployed for three months at DI Khan with all the resources, such as the internet, generator, foldable desks, whiteboard, and LCD,  to create an effective teaching and learning environment. This pilot project will serve as a roadmap for the future scale-up of such models to eradicate out-of-school children's problems in Pakistan.

Regarding this initiative, Additional Secretary, the Ministry of Federal Education, Waseem Ajmal said, “We are thankful to Google for helping us visualize the idea and execute it with the help of multiple local and international teams. Through this pilot initiative, the Ministry of Education will explore further opportunities to scale up this idea.”   

The Google for Education team also joined the launch ceremony remotely while representatives from the Ministry of Federal Education, KP Education Department, and Deputy Commissioner D. I. Khan were present on the ground. 

Commissioner D. I. Khan, invited as a chief guest, said, “Through this initiative, we hope to attract students towards educational activities that can further generate their interest in exploring the digital world.”

This project is being implemented by Tech Valley, which is a Google for Education Partner in Pakistan. At the occasion, the CEO of Tech Valley, Umar Farooq, said, “With this initiative, we plan to engage and motivate students in D. I. Khan to pursue their education after being affected by flood and equip them with basic digital literacy skills so they can continue learning remotely in future too.”

As a local representative of D. I. Khan, Faisal Amin Gandapur, Minister of Local Government, Elections, and Rural Development said, “Education is the top priority of our government, and we appreciate the efforts of Google for Education and Tech Valley for taking this initiative.”

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JazzCash partners with National Savings to provide an ease of payment solution for 4 million Pakistanis

JazzCash partners with National Savings to provide an ease of payment solution for 4 million Pakistanis

Islamabad: JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading Fintech, and Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), Pakistan’s largest investment and financial institution, signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Disbursement and Collection solutions.

Through this partnership JazzCash, a subsidiary of Jazz, and a part of VEON Group and CDNS will ease payment solutions for more than four million people, including widows and senior citizens, under the ambit of digital financial inclusion. JazzCash users will be able to receive profits in their mobile wallets and buy national saving certificates digitally through the JazzCash App.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Head of JazzCash, Murtaza Ali, said, “Our collaboration with CDNS is a testament towards our commitment to improve the lives and livelihood of consumers through technology. This partnership is key in highlighting how digital solutions assist with saving cost and time while providing convenience to the end-user.”

CDNS Director General Hamid Raza Khalid shared similar sentiments saying, “We are excited to partner with JazzCash – the largest digital wallet app in the country – to enable CDNS to achieve its vision of financial inclusion. Our department is fully committed to transforming itself into a vibrant and digitally integrated entity, servicing serve millions of our citizens.”

National Savings is the largest investment and financial institution in Pakistan with a portfolio of over Rs. 3.4 trillion and more than 04 million valued investors are being served through a large network of 376 branches nationwide controlled by 12 Regional Directorates of National Savings (RDNS).

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Ericsson was recognized as a leader in climate performance and reporting

Ericsson’s global leadership in climate performance and reporting has been recognized by the independent non-profit CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) by being named in its annual ‘A List’ – the top ranking possible.

 

CDP’s annual climate disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate reporting. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2022 Climate Change questionnaire, Ericsson is one of more than 280 of companies that achieved an ‘A’ out of more than 20,000 companies scored.

“At Ericsson, we take our role in climate action seriously, and you can’t manage what you don’t measure,” Heather Johnson, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, Ericsson, says. “That’s why it means so much to colleagues across the company to see our commitment to climate action recognized on the CDP A List this year. This recognition is a testament to our continuous progression toward ambitious and science-based climate targets.”

A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess companies with scoring based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of climate risks and opportunities, and demonstration of best practices associated with climate leadership such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets.

Johnson adds: “Today more than ever, companies have a crucial role to play in limiting climate change to 1.5°C. That’s why Ericsson will continue to join forces with our customers, suppliers, and the entire ICT ecosystem to manage our climate impacts and develop sustainable solutions that can help take effective climate action.”

Maxfield Weiss, Executive Director, CDP Europe says: “CDP saw nearly 20,000 companies disclose environmental data this year. The CDP A List companies are showing they are ahead of the game – taking clear action to reduce emissions and to address environmental impacts throughout their value chains. This is the type of environmental transparency and action we need economy-wide to prevent ecological collapse.’’

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Taliban’s Ban on Education for Afghan Women and Girls Will Have Potentially Disastrous Consequences, Say U.S.

Taliban’s Ban on Education for Afghan Women and Girls Will Have Potentially Disastrous Consequences, Say U.S. National Academies Presidents

We are deeply concerned by the recent decision taken by the leadership of the Taliban to ban women in Afghanistan from participating in university-level education. This discriminatory measure is only the latest in a series of highly repressive actions affecting women and girls in the country, including restrictions preventing Afghan girls from attending secondary school.

This ban ignores the body of evidence on the benefits of education for women for themselves, their families, and their nations. Education has a significant impact on the well-being of individuals, and a strong link exists globally between schooling levels and subsequent earnings, as well as between schooling levels and various social outcomes, such as child health outcomes.

Education is crucial for the economic growth and development of societies. Moreover, the exclusion of women from both participation in and leadership of institutes of higher education can negatively impact the success of the environment, and contribute to hostility, harassment, and violence toward women. These uncivil environments negatively impact not only women, but all members of the community. With this in mind, one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is directed to inclusive and quality education for all women as an important component of promoting peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.

Such restrictions not only constitute a gross violation of internationally guaranteed rights and freedoms, they have profoundly negative implications for Afghan women and girls and Afghanistan itself. The Taliban’s denial of education to half of the Afghan population is a misguided decision with potentially disastrous consequences for the future of the country.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have long promoted gender equity in education and the STEM workforce, in the United States and globally, and we strongly support women and girls in Afghanistan seeking to exercise their fundamental rights, including the right of access to education without discrimination.

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Putin bans oil exports to Western nations that imposed price caps

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday banned the export of oil and oil products to the U.S. and its allies that recently imposed a price cap on Russian oil.

The ban will activate on Feb. 1 and remain in force until July 1, 2023, according to the executive order released by the Kremlin.

Russian oil may still be exported to those nations under the ban if Putin authorizes it through a special order.

The Group of Seven (G-7) nations, along with the European Union (EU) imposed a price cap on Russian oil that went into effect this month.

The cap prevents Russia from selling oil at more than $60 per barrel, a move intended to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine while also eating into Putin’s war chest.

Under the new rules, nations that sell Russian oil above the price cap can lose access to essential services for oil shipments across international waters, such as insurance and trade finance.

The G-7 comprises the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, and companies in those nations control about 90 percent of the maritime insurance market.

Russia, the world’s third-largest oil producer, has rerouted much of its oil intended for Europe to China, India and Turkey, giving those nations steep discounts for the energy product.

In response to the G-7 and EU price cap, the Kremlin said it can continue to finance its war effort.

But some analysts said Russia has been living off a huge windfall from high energy prices this year, which will wear off in the next few months and could make the country more vulnerable.

Western nations have slapped rounds of sanctions on Russian officials and entities since the war began. Putin has often retaliated with his own sanctions and prohibitions.

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North Korea's Kim lays out key goals to boost military power

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a plenary meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the party headquarters in Pyongyang, North Korea Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a plenary meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the party headquarters in Pyongyang, North Korea Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

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Trump says in his Christmas message: 'The USA is dying from within!!!'

 Former President Donald Trump on Sunday offered a holiday tirade on his Truth Social platform that ended with: "The USA is dying from within!!!"

"On this very cold but beautiful Christmas Day, look at our Nation NOW on the Southern Border compared to only a short time ago during the Trump Administration," he wrote on his Truth Social Platform, characterizing current conditions as a "horror show."

That message followed one from Saturday in which he had opened and closed with Christmas greetings — “Merry Christmas to EVERYONE" and "LOVE TO ALL!” — but otherwise took aim at his usual targets and praised himself. At one point, Trump, who is running for president again, referred to himself as "clairvoyant," without elaboration.

The tone of Trump's holiday messages differed from those of his predecessor and his successor.

"Merry Christmas, everybody! One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting to spend time with the special people in our lives. I hope you all have a wonderful and joyful Christmas," former President Barack Obama said in a post illustrated with a picture of his wife and daughters.

President Joe Biden posted a photo of him and first lady Jill Biden finishing up their tree Saturday night, then tweeted on Christmas morning: "Jill and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope you and your loved ones are surrounded by love, happiness, and cheer this holiday season."

On Friday, Trump had responded by video to the release of the 845-page final report of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. He attacked both the credibility of the committee and the accuracy of its conclusions, which were highly critical of him.

The report said: "The central cause of January 6th was one man, former President Donald Trump, whom many others followed. None of the events of January 6th would have happened without him." The committee report followed criminal referrals to the Department of Justice from that nine-member committee.

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Bank Alfalah won the ‘Best Investor Relations’ award, for the 9th year in a row

Karachi: Bank Alfalah has been honoured with three prestigious awards in recognition of its exceptional banking performance, Investment Banking and investor relations at 19th Annual Excellence Awards hosted by CFA Society Pakistan here.

Bank was nominated in several categories and was awarded ‘Best Investor Relations’ award for 9th time in row this year. In addition Bank Alfalah was declared runner up in ‘Best Bank of year’ category, in recognition of its operational excellence, product suite and profitability. Bank was also awarded ‘Best transaction of year’, for Shams Power Limited, which is testament to its capability to successfully execute large scale and innovative transaction.

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Pervez Shahbaz Khan Group Head Treasury at Bank Alfalah commented, “It is proud moment for all of us that Bank Alfalah has been recognised at CFA Society Pakistan’s 19th Annual Excellence Awards and has achieved new milestone, wrapping up 3 major awards. For 9th consecutive year, Bank Alfalah has been lauded as ‘Best Investor Relations’.

This shows that our efforts towards building more inclusive financial society as well as introducing innovation in banking is valued and motivates us as an entity to continue to deliver our best.”

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Jubilee Life Insurance recognized for financial reporting excellence

Mr. Omer Farooq, Chief Financial Officer and Group Head - Finance & Accounts at Jubilee Life Insurance received the Certificate ofMerit in Insurance  category at the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Best Presented Annual Reports Awards 2021 

Jubilee Life Insurance, a company based in Pakistan, has received several awards for its financial reporting and performance. The company's Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Omer Farooq, received the Certificate of Merit in the Insurance category at the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Best Presented Annual Reports Awards 2021 ceremony held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The award recognizes Jubilee Life's excellence in financial reporting in accordance with internationally accepted financial reporting frameworks.

In addition to this award, Jubilee Life Insurance recently became the first and only life insurance company in Pakistan to win the prestigious AsiaMoney award, which recognizes outstanding companies in various countries based on strict criteria for financial performance. The company also received the Best Corporate Report Award 2021, which recognizes excellence in corporate reporting, promoting accountability and transparency, and responsible presentation of economic, environmental, and social performance.

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Visa and Khazana Enterprise Sign MoU to Drive Digital Payment Adoption in Pakistan’s Government Sector

• The strategic partnership brings together Visa’s network of networks strategy and Khazana Enterprise’s technological innovation to help empower digitization of services and government-related payment services, including development and implementation of e-government super application for citizens and businesses in Pakistan.

Karachi – Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khazana Enterprise, a cloud-native technology provider for Government of Pakistan, in a strategic step towards driving digital transformation across the government sector in support of Pakistan’s cashless future agenda. 

The MoU included a number of offerings including best practices between Visa and Khazana, which is serving leading government technology provider and various other government organisations for the provision of products and services across government entities, to boost the digitization of government collection and disbursement processes. 

Paving the way for long-term cooperation, the MoUbrings together Visa’s network of networks strategy and Khazana Enterprise’s technological innovation to help empower government entities, small and medium businesses (SMBs), fuelling economic growth with the power of digital payments. The MoU is set to reinforce the collective objectives of both Visa and Khazana, expanding access to financial tools and knowledge for the advancement of financial inclusion. 

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Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant and Pakistan said: “At Visa, we support companies that develop solutions to power seamless money movement. We are pleased to partner with Khazana Enterprise to digitize government payments, accelerating the move to digital in line with our commitment to financial empowerment and the Government of Pakistan’s steady progress towards a cashless economy. We are confident that the convergence of Visa’s deep payments expertise with Khazana’s innovative technology will create limitless possibilities for the benefit of consumers and businesses across Pakistan, who are increasingly favouring digital payment options.”

Svyatoslav Senyuta, Head of Visa Government Solutions, CEMEA said: “eGovernment platforms are simplifying how citizens and businesses interact with many government departments and ministries. I am super excited that our engagement with Khazana can led us on transformational journey of service delivery to be efficient and convenient public services and their transition to online environment improving citizen experience in Pakistan. Visa will support the Khazana for all the extended support in term of best practices, global case studies and proven architecture for the implementation of enabling digital gov ecosystem so that citizens and businesses pay and get paid with a great user experience.  

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Shafique U Rehman, Director and Chef Revenue Officer said: “Leveraging public-private partnerships to bring government payments into the digital age, Visa and Khazana Enterprise aim to set the stage for electronic disbursements, facilitating making or receiving payments to or from the government. By better integrating services and payments, the companies also seek to enhance the entire journey of applying for benefits, as more government entities in Pakistan adopt an omnichannel approach.” 

Ahsan Rasheed Khan, Khazana Enterprise’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “We are excited to start this journey with Visa and lay the foundation step in our partnership for automating government-based payments. We are on a mission to democratize payments services & infrastructure for Pakistan’s government sector by providing agile, innovative, and highly secure solutions & services to make this a reality.  This partnership will leverage on the vast Visa expertise for providing innovative payment solutions bringing inclusivity across all government related payments for the end consumer”. 

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TECNO collaborates with Pro Photographer Rankin to demonstrate the camera prowess of the Phantom X2

Portrait Photographer Rankin created stunning portrait shots with innovative ingenuity through the pioneering camera lens of PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G, the world’s first smartphone to feature a retractable portrait lens comparable to a professional camera

London, Abuja, Manila, Bogota, Nairobi, New Delhi, Ankara, Riyadh, December 16 10am GST, 2022 --TECNO, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets globally, has just launched its new flagship-- PHANTOM X2 Series at its flagship product launch event in Dubai. PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G features pioneering retractable portrait lens, a groundbreaking imaging innovation to empower users to create studio-quality portraits entirely on the device.In addition to the technology breakthrough, TECNO has announced its partnership with photographer, Rankin, who has created a series of pioneering portraits shots through the lens of PHANTOM X2 5G Pro and masterminded PHANTOM X2 Pro’s ‘Master Filters’ , unveiling the premium offerings brought by the camera lens innovation. 

An iconic portrait photographer, Rankin’s rule-breaking attitude and connection with his subjects, either celebrities or “real” people, creates an outstanding sense of individuality and personality in every one of his images. Whether displayed in international exhibitions or gracing the covers of magazines, Rankin’s work is synonymous with fearless creativity and an innovative approach to image-making. His imagination and ambition resonate strongly with TECNO’s brand essence, “Stop At Nothing”, making the portrait photographer the perfect consultant for the phone.

“The tech involved with this phone is extraordinary,” said Rankin, “It’s not just about taking good images quickly anymore, it’s about creating something visually stunning that we can be really creative with. That’s the beauty of how photography is evolving, and that’s what audiences really want. The great thing about the PHANTOM X2 is that it is the ideal portable mobile tool to take beautiful portraits.” 

 

[Rankin shoots a portrait using PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G]

Rankin shot a series of stunning portraits, showcasing his immense talent and the high-quality imaging capabilities of the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G. The images, all shot with the retractable portrait lens, highlight larger-than-life feature details with a Picasso-esque style, while dramatically-lit shots showcase the phone’s Super Night mode capabilities. The shooting process was also captured in a behind the scene video, with Rankin sharing his unique using experience with the phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7h0ODvN6yc&t=5s 

 

 

[Portrait by Rankin shot on PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G]

As well as producing an amazing campaign creative, the portrait photographer masterminded the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G’s “Master Filters”, a series of preset photo filters designed specifically to enhance portraits shot with the phone, allowing every user to capture breathtaking images. Of the stunning filters, Rankin provides insights and consultancy during the developments of the ‘Master Filters’, in which two filters particularly stand out to him, one inspired by the old school Hollywood glamour to give the elegant, sophisticated feel to the imagery and the other, he advises users to shoot in simplistic way. With light colored backgrounds, the object will be vividly captured. 

PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G is a breakthrough in image-making that lowers the threshold for stunning photography. Inspired by classic camera design, the lens creates a pure bokeh that adds a deeper sense of storytelling to portraits. The collaboration between Rankin and PHANTOM X2 incorporates art, culture and technology to enable every user to become a master of capturing the magic moments in their lives. 

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Pak-Qatar Takaful Group and BLINQ came into an Agreement aiming to fast-track payments digitally

Karachi: Pak-Qatar Takaful Group and BLINQ Solutions Private Limited held signed an agreement with an aim to fast-track payment collections and facilitate existing and new customers to make payments from a wide range of payment options.

 

Mr. Saqib Zeeshan (Deputy CEO, PQGTL) and Mr. Asif Hasan (Founder and CEO, BLINQ) signed the agreement along with senior officials of both companies including Mr. Muhammad Kashif (SVP, Digital Business, PQGTL), Muhammad Shoaib Akhtar (SEVP – Operations, PQGTL), Muhammad Saleem (CFO, PQGTL), Kashan Rafique Ahmed (Head of Automation, PQGTL) and Hassaan Rahim (Head of Business and Partnership, BLINQ).

 

While expressing his views at the signing ceremony, Mr. Saqib Zeeshan (Deputy CEO, PQGTL) said, “Pak-Qatar Takaful is committed to providing convenient and innovative services to its customers. Our partnership with BLINQ is yet another step forward in this endeavour. By enabling wide range of payment options, we are hopeful to create a long term positive impact across our customer base.”

 

Mr. Asif Hasan (Founder and CEO, BLINQ) while sharing his viewpoint stated that “BLINQ remains focused on supporting businesses in pursuit of digital transformation through its centralized payment aggregation service. Our collaboration with Pak-Qatar Takaful Group will provide their customers the freedom to transact from their preferred mediums.”

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Zonergy Participated in 11th Edition of SOLAR PAKISTAN

The Country’s biggest and only dedicated solar energy Exhibition to Showcase its Smart Energy Solutions

 

Karachi :- Zonergy Solar development Pakistan, Pakistan’s Leading Solar solution provider, has participated in 11th Edition of SOLAR PAKISTAN along with the 4th edition of ELECTRICITY PAKISTAN - International Electricity Pakistan Exhibition organized by FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd in karachi Expo Center. It is Pakistan’s biggest and only dedicated solar energy exhibition – inaugurated by Chief Guest Mr. M. Kamran Khan Tessori – Governor Sindh in the presence of Mr. Abu Bakar Ahmed – Secretary Energy Government of Sindh, Mr. Saleem Khan Tanoli - CEO of FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. and other renowned industry names took an active part in this Exhibition. 

     

The three-day mega exhibition received an overwhelming response, more than 100 companies participated and displayed a wide and exquisite range of technologies and solutions for the renewable energy, storage and power industry. SOLAR PAKISTAN and ELECTRICITY PAKISTAN exhibition will last till 26th December 2022 and is expected to attract more than 500,000 trade visitors, providing them an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with innovative and state-of-the-art technologies.

 

On this occasion, Mr. M. Kamran Khan Tessori stated that “FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. has taken a wonderful initiative by organizing the SOLAR PAKISTAN Exhibition,which will provide an opportunity for the renewable energy industry to showcase their state-of-the-art technology, equipment and services. He further added that exhibitions like SOLAR PAKISTAN have played a pivotal role in strengthening our industries, providing business, and employment opportunities, and uplifting the economy of Pakistan. He concluded by saying that this is the right time for our country to go solar and reduce its reliance on the expensive source of electricity generation”.

 

General Manager Pakistan Mr. Victor appreciated the E-Commerce for organizing Industry oriented Exhibition he further said “The exhibition played a vital role in bridging the gap between the end user and the industry. It’s a good omen in the looming Import crisis the country is going through and provides an opportunity to give first-hand experience to end product users to experience the products. Zonergy is determined to offer viable solutions to end the Energy crisis in the country and always believes in providing experience-based products to its customers and welcomes client feedback to offer the best competitive solar solutions. We are willing to cooperate with the Government in working towards sustainable energy solutions by building Clean Energy complete ecosystem. We want to help the Pakistan Government in the extension of the Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power plant to its full 900MW capacity to bring down the Cost of Electricity and put an end to the looming energy crisis”.

 

The exhibition is followed by a high-level conference to highlight the happenings, innovations and potential of the renewable energy industry. The conference had the presence of Mr. Tauseef H. Farooqi – Chairman NEPRA and was attended by both industry experts and academia, serving as a platform to bridge the gap between academia and industry.   

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Jazz rejuvenates denizens of twin cities with SoulFest’22

ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of the VEON Group, rejuvenates the denizens of twin cities by bringing back the SoulFest’22 to Islamabad this weekend.

After a two-year hiatus from all outdoor festivals due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jazz decided to make it back with a bang by relaunching the iconic SoulFest’22. The three-day music and food filled festival was held at Park View City in Islamabad, brought for the people through Jazz in collaboration with Activemedia.

JazzCash is the official digital payment partner for SoulFest’22, with all food stalls and ticket counters offering mobile payment solutions. As a special treat and to promote digital payments, JazzCash offers a 40% cashback on all food items and tickets purchased via the JazzCash app. This encourages people to go all out and enjoy the vast variety of delectable food and music at the event.

In addition to the live music, special experience zones are set up for the Tamasha app, Bajao app, and GameNow to give people more avenues of enjoyment at the festival. 

Speaking about this initiative, Head of Marketing at Jazz, Ali Fahd said, “Sharing magical moments with our customers is what drives us to be the leading digital operator of Pakistan. SoulFest’22 is the perfect setting for our youth to enjoy good music and food with friends and family.”

“Activemedia is a staunch proponent of creating quality entertainment avenues in Pakistan, and SoulFest’22 is the perfect commemoration of our lives returning to normalcy post-COVID-19. Islamabad and Rawalpindi always bustle with lifestyle activities so it was fitting to play our part in bringing festivities back. I want to thank the people of twin cities for making this event a huge success,” said Saad M Khan from Activemedia.

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Shae Gill: Spotify Wrapped Most Streamed Pakistani Female Artist and EQUAL Ambassador for December

From her debut to becoming a household name through Pasoori, Shae Gill’s musical career is worthy of the global acclaim it has received

Nearing a year of celebrating astounding women artists, Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan announced the voice behind ‘Pasoori’, Shae Gill as its Ambassador for the month of December. The global program featured Shae Gill’s track ‘Sukoon’, a soulful melody about finding peace in solitude, as the highlighted track on the platform. To top it all off, like all previous ambassadors, Shae Gill lit up a digital billboard at Times Square NYC.

Anushae Babar Gill, who became known popularly to us as Shae Gill, hails from Lahore and is amongst the freshest sensations that the local industry has produced. Starting off as a cover-artist on Instagram in 2019 to debuting with a song like ‘Pasoori’, and now being the most streamed Pakistani female artist on Spotify this year as revealed by Wrapped 2022, Shae Gill has made her mark and has come a long way.

"I feel incredibly humbled and honored to be representing all the women in the music industry who are making the world a more equitable place,” said Shae Gill on her announcement as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the month. “I believe that women need more of such opportunities," she added further.

Shae Gill has dropped two successive tracks in the winter of 2022, the first being a cover of the much-loved, traditional wedding song ‘Lathay Di Chadar’. Her most recent offering, ‘Sukoon’, the collaboration with the songwriter-singer duo of Hassan and Roshaan, has audiences reminiscing about the glory days of Nazia Hassan. The track has that appeal!

Adding her comments on Shae Gill becoming the latest EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador, Spotify’s Senior Manager Editorial for Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, Rutaba Yaqub stated: “2022 has been an eventful year for Pakistani women in music, from Arooj Aftab to Shae Gill making waves outside of Pakistan and making us proud. We are super excited to celebrate the EQUAL Pakistan’s December edition with Shae Gill, who is Pakistan's most streamed women artist of 2022. This month, our playlist features the best of women creators that Pakistan has to offer.”

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Crypto assets can generate over $100 billion in Pakistan by the next 20 years

 

The potential of crypto assets in Pakistan can generate over $100 billion in total income for technology talent over the next twenty years, contributing significantly to the national economy.

The last few months have exponentially increased societal, investor, and policy interest in crypto, blockchain, and Web 3.0 technologies because Pakistan ranks third in terms of crypto adoption in the Chainalysis 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index.   

These observations were expressed by speakers at Pakistan’s largest Web 3.0 and blockchain event titled “W3B Summit” held at the National Incubation Center (NIC) in Islamabad. It was attended by leading entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, technology professionals, and students. The summit was organized by Teamup and National Incubation Center in partnership with S&P Global and Fasset. The event aimed to lay down the foundation for emerging technologies in Pakistan.

Zouhair Khaliq, former CEO of Jazz, a veteran corporate executive, and Founding Partner, Teamup & National Incubation Center Pakistan, welcomed the guests and delegates at the summit. He highlighted the role of the National Incubation Center, “I am glad to see NIC catalyzing innovation in Pakistan and this event is part of our attempts to turn Pakistan into a tech destination. There is tremendous potential in this field, and we must ensure Pakistan’s place in this rapidly developing landscape.”

 

Mujeeb Zahur, Managing Director S&P Global shared his firm belief in understanding and supporting the development of technology as the best way forward, “Technology is the only field that gives your economy and social progress an instant boost irrespective of your geo-political situation. It is a world without divisions and works on pure merit and talent. Pakistan has no dearth of either. I hope to see such events regularly and look forward to S&P Global partnering with them in the future.”

Monis Rahman, a leading entrepreneur, and Founder, Rozee.pk & Dukan.pk, spoke on the future of fintech and Web 3.0 in Pakistan. “I have complete faith in the overwhelmingly young and tech-savvy population of Pakistan to take technology and innovation to new levels and enable a strong position for Pakistan as an emerging technology.”  

 

Noshad Minhas, Country Head of Pakistan Fasset, was very optimistic, “Pakistan is amongst the top

3 Web 3 adopting nations in the world. It is home to some of the world’s best and brightest developers, researchers, and scientists in tokenization, digital assets, and blockchain technology. In tandem with National Incubation Center, Fasset hopes to build awareness and educate the next generation of Web3 adopters on safe, responsible, and innovative development as well as the adoption of the future of this game-changing space. We believe that with the right building blocks, the talented youth of Pakistan can unlock $100bn of potential economic growth.”

It is noted that sectors from financial services to retail and e-commerce, media and entertainment, healthcare, IT, government, and energy, almost every sector is expected to adopt Web3.0 blockchain. Industry leaders and users see potential in the highly transparent nature of a decentralized Web3.0, where all transactions are recorded and registered and can be easily traced. On the other hand, developers and IT teams invest in Web3.0 due to the strengths of its rapidly developing technology.

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16 Indian army soldiers killed after bus falls into a deep ditch in Sikkim

 Fatal road accident in North Sikkim’s Jama. So far 16 army personnel have been reported dead and 4 others seriously injured in this accident. Three of them were officers and the rest were jawans. Rescue work started immediately after the accident.

According to army sources, 3 army trucks were going from Chatten to Thangu on Friday. The incident happened while taking a turn near Jema on the way. Basically the truck lost control while taking a turn. After that, the truck fell into a deep ditch.

Rescue work has already started. A rescue team has been sent to the spot by the army. 4 seriously injured people were taken to a local hospital by helicopter.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the incident by tweeting. He tweeted, ‘Deeply saddened by the death of an Indian Army jawan in a road accident in North Sikkim. The whole country is grateful to them for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.’

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SECP registers 7 new Private Funds in 2022

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered seven (7) new private funds under the Private Funds Regulations during the calendar year 2022.  

Given that the Private Funds industry for past many years had only five funds, the registrations of two Venture Capital (VC) funds, four Private Equity and Venture Capital (PE&VC) funds and the country's first alternative fund is a significant development. Incentivized by the consistent reform measures, a sharp growth has been witnessed during the past three years in the number of PFMCs from four to ten, leading to an increase in the number of players in the SECP regulated PF industry.

The new funds, worth approximately Rs. 13.6 billion are expected to be launched within the financial year ending June 30, 2023. Following the launch of these funds, the cumulative asset size of PF sector is expected to increase to PKR25.8 billion, from PKR12.287 billion as on September 30, 2022, indicating a growth of 110 percent.

The SECP conducted a ‘Diagnostic Review of Pakistan's Private Funds Industry’ and recommended measures to revitalize the sector. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on the recommendation of SECP exempted the income of PE&VC funds from tax. In addition, the SBP has issued a clarification regarding its Prudential Regulations for Corporate/Commercial Banking for explicitly allowing banks to participate in PF units. The SECP has also allowed insurance unit linked funds and equity sub-funds of pension funds to invest up to 5% of net assets in PF units. The implementation of several key recommendations of diagnostic study has led to record growth in new PF registrations and is expected to direct private capital to the sector.

The PF industry has potential to contribute significantly in energizing economic activity through providing non-traditional funding sources and managerial expertise to start-ups, SMEs, and financially troubled listed entities, generating jobs and increasing government revenues. The SECP is actively working to implement remaining diagnostic review recommendations to further rejuvenate the PF industry in Pakistan.

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Sarsabz joins farmers to celebrate fourth Kissan Day

Multan: Sarsabz Fertilizer, the flagship brand of Fatima Fertilizer, joined thousands of farmers on December 22 to celebrate the fourth Kissan Day during a special ceremony hosted at Fatima Fertilizer's plant in Multan which was attended by a large gathering of farmers which also included Mr. Khalid Khokhar, President of Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, Dr. Anjum Ali, Director General (Extension & AR) in Punjab, and Nazo Dharejo - a progressive farmer from Sindh, who actively advocates about the hardships faced by farmers. 

Important officials including Syed Fakhar Imam (Ex-Minister of National Food Security and Research), the Vice Chancellor of the University of Multan, Dr. Asif Ali and member of the Pakistan Crop Protection Association (PCPA), Asif Majeed and other senior officials also attended the event to mark their tribute and deep appreciation towards the farmers. 

On account of Kissan Day celebrations, Fawad Mukhtar, CEO of Fatima Fertilizer said, "In context to the recent floods, protecting Pakistan's future food security has become the most important priority for the agriculture sector. This can only be achieved through the hard work and dedication of our farmers' community who are already facing immense hardships and challenges due to the devasting floods and need our support and encouragement to achieve this monumental target."

Rabel Sadozai, Director of Marketing & Sales, at Fatima Fertilizer also said: "Farmers are our true heroes who play a vital role in harnessing the true potential of the agriculture sector. Let us all work towards modernising the agriculture sector and helping small-scale farmers to overcome their current challenges so they can play their due role to ensure our economic prosperity and national food security.”

The recent floods in Pakistan have severely impacted the agriculture sector which is currently facing an acute existential crisis. Not only has it become more challenging to meet the country's food security needs, but the potential income from agricultural exports is also expected to decline significantly. Agriculture experts predict that if thousands of acres of agricultural land are not restored on priority, the country may face a noticeable food shortage in the near future. To rescue Pakistan from this threatening situation, the government needs to mobilise all possible resources and play a pivotal role in reviving the sector.

Sarsabz Fertilizer has been effectively working to protect the interest of farmers by proposing initiatives like Kissan Day to create a platform where farmers' issues can be raised to the attention of stakeholders and policymakers to try and explore possible reforms and policies which can help support the farmers. 

The one-day celebrations of Kissan Day concluded with a distribution of shields ceremony among the farmers’ community.

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Consul General of the UAE Collaboration with Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation for Awareness

Consul General of the UAE Collaboration with  Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation for Awareness of Thalassemia across the Province

 

Karachi:  - An event organized by H.E. Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, Consul General of the UAE, Karachi in collaboration with Dr. Asim Qidwai, Founder & CEO, Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation, for the Awareness of Thalassemia across the Province. CG Bakheet Al Rehmeithi said to provide his continuous support to AMTF for Thalassemia Free Pakistan, while Dr. Qidwai gave the message to the youth to “get yourself screened against Thalassemia before marriage”. Dr. Qidwai said to add Thalassemia Awareness Campaign in the curriculum of school textbooks.

Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Officials from Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority, Sindh Ministry of Health, and Board Members & High Officials from AMTF, Mr Ateeq-ur-Rehman, Rehan Yaseen, Anis-ur-Rehman, Rashid Aziz, Abdullah Abid, Ubaid-ur-Rehman, and Zain Bashir attended the event.

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MoIT and ITU organized digital inclusion week to increase awareness of ICT development in Pakistan

 

Islamabad: The “ITU-Pakistan Digital Inclusion Week: Meaningful ICT for All" was organized by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Pakistan and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Islamabad, Pakistan. This event was supported by the Government of Australia, represented by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) in their support to the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific to implement the ITU Asia Pacific Regional Initiatives.

The Digital Inclusion week aims raise awareness and highlight the ongoing digital inclusion initiatives led by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union, to bridge the digital divide, particularly amongst people in vulnerable situations such girls, children and persons with disabilities.

In promoting a multi-stakeholder and inclusive approach in digital development, this event will gather various stakeholders and partners that are supporting this effort. ITU-Pakistan Digital Inclusion Week: Meaningful ICT for All will highlight three ongoing digital inclusion initiatives:

 

Girls in ICT Day Pakistan 2022 International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated worldwide every year on the 4th Thursday of April (28 April 2022). Girls in ICT Day provides an opportunity for girls and young women to see the benefits of ICT in enabling their career and aspiration. To date, over 377,000 girls and young women have taken part in more than 11,400 celebrations of International Girls in ICT Day in 171 countries worldwide. The MOITT and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) continued the collaboration in 2021, organizing the Girls in ICT Day Pakistan, in partnership with the Pakistan Government, the United Nations, GSMA, Code for Girls, international organizations, and other stakeholders.

 

 In order to develop and implement a national initiative making the internet safer for children and young people, to raise awareness of the issues and to deal with them in a practical way, it is vital to bring together all the key stakeholders and players. The international collaboration and partnerships also help share the lessons learnt, and receive international expert’s feedback to strengthen child online protection mechanisms in Pakistan.

 

Accessible Cybercafe for all The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) aims to support the Persons with Disabilities by establishing an Accessible Cybercafe for All and introduce digital skill programs to bridge the digital divide. Digital skills will enable the persons having visual and hearing impairment, mental illness, physical disability, autism and other vulnerabilities, with ICT skills, and support their education, businesses, and employment opportunities. ITU with the support of MOITT, Pakistan, is launching the Accessible Cybercafe for all, and the Digital Literacy Training Program that will mainstream ICT accessibility and digital skills.

 

 

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haquee Inaugurated the Ceremony of ‘Pakistan-ITU Digital Inclusion Week’ as the Chief Guest. He had emphasized that increased awareness and interest in ICT and STEM subjects amongst the stakeholders, enhance career progress and opportunities inclusively through digital skills, leadership program , and strengthening the network of program beneficiaries in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific region through the Girls in ICT Day Pakistan is very important .He had concluded his remarks by appreciating the contribution of local and international stakeholders including PTA, Huawei and Telecom Operators as PTCL, Jazz, Telenor, Ufone and others for celebrating together the Digital week in Pakistan.

 

 

In her address the Guest of Honor Mrs. Atsuko Okuda Director ITU APAC-  appreciated the initiative and arrangements made by IT Ministry and Government of Pakistan.Ms. Shaza Fatima Khwaja Special Assistance to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs while addressing the ceremony also highlighted the importance of Digital revolution is the shift from mechanical and analogue electronic technology to digital electronics which began in the later of the half of the 20th century that continues to the present day.She also appreciated PTA, USF and Huawei along with many other organizations for their Valuable contribution

 

Along with other dignitaries Mr. Julien Harneis, UN Resident Coordinator & Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan also spoke at the event. Ms. Ashleigh Light, Acting Deputy Head of Mission, Australian High Commission, Pakistan ensured best possible support by the High Commission.

 

Huawei CSO and CTO also addressed in this two days event, highlighted our world need a secure and stable network environment. 

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Systems Limited partners with Temenos to expand market reach in GCC Region

We are pleased to announce that Systems Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, NdcTech, has signed an agreement with Temenos in which NdcTech has been granted exclusive licensing rights of Temenos certified Country Model Bank across selected 7 countries. This will enable NdcTech to sell and maintain the Country Model Bank license for new implementation and upgrade across those countries.

Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that it has signed an agreement to grant license rights to NdcTech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Systems Limited and one of its largest regional system integrators partners, to develop further and market the Temenos Country Model Banks on top of Temenos open platform for financial institutions in these seven Middle Eastern countries.

Google officially registered with SECP, and now open its office in Pakistan

NdcTech is committed to invest and develop regulatory and business-specific localized functionality to enhance these Model Banks for banks of all sizes in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

As part of this agreement, NdcTech will become a trusted partner for upgrade services in those countries to enable customers to seamlessly upgrade their technology stack and offer them a modernization path to a SaaS model on the Temenos Banking Cloud.

Temenos holds a leading position in the region and boasts a raft of clients across these seven countries including some of the largest and most innovative institutions in the Middle East from Al-Rajhi Bank, to First Abu Dhabi Bank to stc pay. All Temenos clients will be able to work with NdcTech and Temenos to enhance the Model Banks and contribute to the product roadmap.

Country Model Banks are a key differentiator for Temenos. By enabling partners to develop new country models, Temenos is able to scale this competitive advantage, rapidly building new model banks compatible with the banking services on Temenos composable platform and available for instant deployment on Temenos Banking Cloud.

NdcTech is one of the largest System Integrators and partner for Temenos in the Middle East and Africa. The company’s rich engineering expertise, in-depth knowledge of modern banking platforms and unique development methodologies have led to this strategic collaboration.  Working together, NdcTech and Temenos will open up new business opportunities and drive revenue growth among existing clients through cross-selling by incorporating regulatory requirements and innovations relevant to local market practices.

William Moroney, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa at Temenos, said, “We are excited to announce this agreement with NdcTech, which expands our addressable market and opens new opportunities for growth in these seven counties in the Middle East. NdcTech will invest in the Country Model Banks to accelerate our competitiveness in the region by delivering local IP such as market specific products. With these partnerships we bring additional investment in our platform and scale in specific countries which ultimately delivers incremental growth.”

Ammara Masood, CEO, NdcTech, said, “We are delighted to be granted this license by Temenos to develop Country Model Banks in Pakistan and in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This milestone is a testament to our capabilities as a long-standing partner of Temenos. Our deep knowledge of global market practices and regulations coupled with expertise in modern architectures has enabled us to be the trusted partner for the region’s pioneering banks. This region is full of potential, and now we are not only driven but also equipped to extend our footprint by collaborating with leading banks in this space.”

Systems Limited is excited as this will be a great opportunity for Temenos and NdcTech to innovate and deliver value to all the banks and financial institutions in those seven countries.

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Google officially registered with SECP, and now open its office in Pakistan

The biggest American tech company Google has been recorded on an official list of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) as a company. This is a big move to open an official office in the country. Now google the giant tech company will open its office in Pakistan very soon.

According to sources, the SECP has issued a certificate of registration to Google under Section 435 of the Companies Act 2017. Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has been registered under the Companies Act 2017 for establishing a liaison office in Pakistan.

Google after registration with SECP will start its operations in Pakistan very soon. A delegation from Google will come to Pakistan next week and will meet the Pakistani authorities and discuss its operations in Pakistan.

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) was in touch with international companies and was trying hard to bring them to Pakistan, but the companies were reluctant due to the political instability.

However, there has been a breakthrough in this regard with first Google and then Tik Tok agreeing to set up offices in Pakistan, while the talks between the ministry are ongoing with Facebook.

The officials of the IT ministry are hopeful that Google will establish its office in Pakistan in the next few days. According to MoITT officials, Google in recent years has launched several initiatives in Pakistan.

In September Google launched career certifications to offer flexible learning paths to all Pakistanis. In June 2022, Google launched a suicide hotline in Pakistan to tackle suicide cases and mental health issues.

The MoITT official said Google’s registration as a company in Pakistan is a good sign. Google is investing $3.5 million in the Google certification program and the registration with SECP means that the company wants to invest more.

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Engro Corporation Adopts the SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite to Enhance Efficiencies and Transparency

Islamabad: Engro Corporation, Pakistan’s premier conglomerate, has adopted the SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing suite to enhance efficiencies and transparency across all business units. 

Integration Xperts partnered with Bloom IT to deliver the Engro Strategic Sourcing integration with S/4HANA, aligned with the vision of Intelligent Spend Management Networks (ISBN) to improve business efficiencies and accelerate the pace of innovation. Launched in April 2022, the project was completed in October 2022, thus, making it the quickest go-live in Pakistan with this scope

Multiple SAP solutions in over 29 business entities of Engro Corporation have now been combined into a single SAP instance called One SAP, which encompasses all tech-driven requirements of the company. 

“Engro Corporation has always been keen to adopt latest technologies and become more data-centric to stay on top of the game. This go-live is another step in our digital transformation journey. We are grateful to the teams of SAP Pakistan, Bloom IT, and Integration Xperts for helping execute this milestone project”, said Eram Hasan, Chief Information & Transformation Officer at Engro Corporation Limited.  

With the implementation of SAP Ariba, Engro will be able to implement Supplier Lifecycle & Performance, Sourcing and Contract Management to drive standard processes for procurement. By combining sourcing and negotiation technology with access to a global network of suppliers and category expertise, SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite enables companies of any industry, size, or geography to drive fast, sustainable results by automating and streamlining critical tasks across the sourcing lifecycle.

Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director, SAP Pakistan, spoke about the benefits of this significant milestone achieved, “Working closely with Engro for so many years has allowed us to demonstrate how technology expedites growth. Digitization and technology are game changers, and we feel honored to have become a part of Engro’s leap to the future.” 

A rigorous competitive process led to the selection of Integration Xperts & Bloom IT. “One of our best examples of a client partnership. The team at Engro, led by Fahad Bhatti were an absolute joy to work with, who openly sought and took on Bloom’s advice on key solution design and project matters.

Engro has set strong foundations and now on journey to grow its digital procurement capability and realize its vision to be recognized as the best in class”,” said Abid Ali, Managing Director, Bloom Consulting. 

“We congratulate Engro Corporation on the successful implementation of SAP’s best-in-class sourcing suite Ariba; to help streamline its procurement processes according to their dynamic sourcing requirements,” said Umair Azam, Founder and CEO Integration Xperts. “Sharing our expertise with Bloom IT one of the leading SAP Ariba Partners in APAC; while leveraging their hands-on experience on this project add yet another feather in our cap and is another testimony to the customer-centric vision IX brings to every implementation."

The team of SAP Pakistan is proud to have successfully met all objectives of the project, with a special focus on digitization of lifecycle processes, incorporating efficiencies and transparency in processes, standardization of processes across all business units, enabling process and policy compliance, and elimination of existing challenges around manual operations, offline collaboration, and lack of meaningful information. 

Chronicled as the biggest project delivered in Pakistan in record time, the collaboration of Bloom IT, SAP Pakistan and Engro has been transformational and is set to change the dynamics of growth strategy for them, as well as the industry.

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