In a significant development for Pakistan’s footwear industry, The Association of Guangdong Shoes Manufacturers, TAGSM of China has expressed its intention to invest billions of rupees in Pakistan’s shoe industry. Mr Suilong Liu, Chairman AGSM visited Lahore alongwith 10 Chinese Delegates from 3 – 8 June 2024 . PFMA host the Chinese delegation , arranged…
June 07th, 2024, Huawei Technologies Pakistan successfully executed Huawei Tech connect 2024. This event was focused on bringing Digital Transformation to the SME sector of Pakistan, revolutionizing the way organizations operate with a steadfast approach towards improving the ICT landscape of Pakistan. The cross-Industry event focused on tackling IT infrastructure challenges of various sectors including…
Islamabad, : Faysal Islami Currency Exchange Co. (FICEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Faysal Bank Ltd. (FBL) officially commenced operations in ten cities, marking a significant development for Pakistan’s financial sector. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO FBL, Mr. Syed Muhammad Fraz Zaidi, Chairman, FICEC. Mr. Faisal Azim Lehri,…
ISLAMABAD: Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the budget 2024-25 will not at all be supportive for ease of doing business in the country, stressing a simplified tax system by arguing that excessive tax rates will definitely disprove the potential benefits.In a statement issued here on Thursday he…
Islamabad : Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by International Chinese manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, a nefarious actor can easily bypass the verification process and gain unauthorized access. Attackers can also steal and leak biometric data, remotely manipulate…
ISLAMABAD: On the final day of his visit to Pakistan, Prince Rahim Aga Khan met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad. Welcoming him, the Prime Minister thanked Prince Rahim for the work that AKDN is doing for the wellbeing of the people of Pakistan. He also expressed…
Rawalpindi: Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital’s medical team has successfully operated on a rare and complicated eye tumour in 7-month-old Hadia Sadat from Kabul, Afghanistan. Following Hadia’s refusal by hospitals in Kabul, Lahore, and Peshawar due to her severe condition, Al-Shifa Trust’s medical professionals took on the responsibility of treating her. The treatment presented a significant…
Through a partnership between the Special Communications Organization (SCO) and the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF, P), the new Software Technology Park in Nasirabad, Hunza will support the sustainable development of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) by providing uninterrupted power supply, high-speed internet, and a co-working space for small and growing start-ups, freelancers, and chambers of commerce. The…
HUNZA: Prince Rahim Aga Khan has visited Hunza district in Gilgit-Baltistan to launch the development of Duiker Phase II and Nasirabad Solar Power Plants with a total capacity of 3.6 MWp. Phase I of Duiker Solar Power Plant, which has a generation capacity of 1MWp and 0.6MWh battery storage, commenced operations in November 2023, increasing…
By Dr Ahtisham Ul HassanIn a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and economic empowerment, Elli Takagaki & Imran Shauket`s “Paper Miracles” stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation. Established in 2012, the project was born when Elli and Imran encountered a woman who had suffered partial paralysis in the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake…
