Meezan Bank has launched MeezanJustuju – a fully funded talent development programme for fresh graduates in collaboration with IBA-CEIF (Institute of Business Administration-Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance). The Programme’s initial screening, conducted through a written test at Meezan House, received an overwhelming response, attracting participants from various disciplines. MeezanJustuju is a two-month certificate course…
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank (RIDB) and Euronet Pakistan Pvt Ltd have entered into an agreement to promote digital payments in the country. RIDB is one of five aspirants for the digital retail bank licence, which are to be awarded by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under the Licencing and Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks…
Standard Chartered Pakistan and Haier Pakistan have recently signed a strategic agreement to digitise Haier Pakistan’s value-chain and optimise their cashflows. Standard Chartered will transform Haier Pakistan’s paper-based payments to a virtual account solution for their 1300 dealers; Enabling them to make real-time, round the clock payments digitally. The Bank is also providing Haier Pakistan…
Faysal Bank (FBL), one of Pakistan’s premier Islamic banks, has partnered with DataCheck, forming the industry’s first collaboration for “Hosted Decision Engine,” licensed by Qarar. Through this initiative, the Bank aims to enhance process efficiency in the consumer digital lending space through advanced credit-scoring techniques for the enablement of instant decision-making. The signing ceremony took…
In a groundbreaking move, realme has officially announced the launch of its much-anticipated realme C67 at an impressive price of PKR 52,999/-. This midrange quality groundbreaker – as the phone is being titled, is poised to redefine the smartphone landscape, offering a host of features that make it an unbeatable choice in its price segment….
Smoking remains a significant public health concern worldwide, contributing to various diseases and causing millions of deaths annually. While the ideal solution is for individuals to quit smoking altogether, for those who want to continue smoking, there are alternatives that have been scientifically proven to reduce the effects of this habit. One standout example is…
Your #DarazJourney for 2023 has arrived. Here’s how to discover your shopping persona and share the results, In a bid to celebrate the diverse experiences of its users, Daraz, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform, has introduced #DarazJourney —an exclusive year-end feature offering a personalized reflection of your shopping preferences based on the year’s purchases. With an…
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr Umar Saif, on Friday said that the Ministry of IT is set to launch the “Smartphone for All” project, allowing individuals to acquire smartphones through easy instalments. In a statement on his official social media account, he said that the ministry is concurrently establishing a research…
Ministry of Finance and Karandaaz here Friday launched Pakistan’s first special credit guarantee company namely the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGCL), with an objective to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The inauguration ceremony, among others, was attended by representatives from the British High Commission, Association of Chartered…
The Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading digital communication company, has signed a corporate partnership agreement with ASA Pakistan Limited, a leading Microfinance Bank, to provide data and voice services for their customers. Farooq Raza Khan, Director Govt. & Corporate Sales & Services Zong CMPAK and CEO ASA Pakistan Saeed Uddin Khan signed the partnership on behalf…