ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) In a first-of-its-kind partnership,Telenor Microfinance Bank joins hands with Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to makeits mobile money service, Easypaisa, available at Utility Stores nationwide. The agreement was signed in Islamabad between Ali Riaz Chaudhry – President & CEOTelenor Microfinance Bank, and Waseem Mukhtar Chaudhary –Read More →
Volumes decline as illicit cigarette trade grows to 41% of the total market in March 2017 LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC), has contributed Rs. 15 billion to the National Exchequer in the form of Excise Duty, Sales Tax, Income Tax and Custom Duties during firstRead More →
KUALA LUMPUR ( MEDIA REPORT ) Two years ago, I went to buy the cheapest possible bed set for my home. Away from fancy show rooms, I found a shabby furniture workshop built probably on an illegally obtained land in Golra market, Islamabad. After some bargaining, I placed an orderRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) A high-level delegation of Ali Baba, the global tech giant, is visiting Pakistan again. This is second time in just two months that top officials of Ali Baba are visiting Pakistan. Our well placed sources confirmed that Ali Baba’s delegation will be headed by Mr. Michael Evans, the PresidentRead More →
LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) Yamaha Motor Pakistan announced the launch of their new model YB125Z atits launch ceremony in Lahore today. Yamaha Motor Pakistan re-started its motorcycle business in Pakistan 2 years ago with the introduction of YBR125 & YBR125G. After successful acceptance of YBR series especially among youth,Read More →
KARACHI ( TARIQ REPORT ) Pakistan’ premier business expo held for women entrepreneurs and young business startups, the ‘Colors of Pakistan 2017’ is going to take place tomorrow on March 23, 2017 here at the DHA Creek Club in Karachi. A joint initiative of Destiny Enterprises, Merayi and Wajood Entertainment,Read More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) TheNetwork for Consumer Protection is joining consumer organisations around the world to campaign for a ‘Digital World Consumers Can Trust.’ In this regard, it is urging law and policy makers and telecom regulators to take tangible steps that consumers can trust the digital world. TheRead More →
LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) PepsiCo celebrated International Women’s Day at its Head Office with an interactive session, which brought together women of diverse backgrounds to speak about their challenges and accomplishments. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day was “Be bold for change”.The session, modeled on the TEDx themeRead More →
LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) celebrates “FFC Day” to commemorate laying of foundation stone of its first fertilizer plant at Goth Machhi on 8th March 1979. The celebration aims at sharing the story of successful business run through ethically correct and socially responsible business practices toRead More →
ISLAMABAD( MEDIA REPORT ) Pakistan’s e-commerce sector has been doubling in size every year and is projected to surpass $1 billion in 2020, Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar told a delegation of China’s Alibaba Group. The delegation is visiting Pakistan following a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and ChairmanRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) Pakistan and Turkey are expected to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in May this year. According to officials, the agreement will enhance bilateral trade between the two countries. Both sides will share provisional list in the coming round of dialogue for reaching the final agreementRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) The experts representing various key sectors of economy have suggested the federal government should redress the element of unpredictable taxation policy, lack of continuity across provinces and irrational investment policies in energy sector. They were also of view that these steps would be of fundamentalRead More →