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Usman Zahur Becomes The New MD/CEO of PTC

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USMAN ZAHUR BECOMES THE NEW MD/CEO OF PAKISTAN TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) recently announced the appointment of Mr. Usman Zahur as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to this assignment, Usman was the Area Marketing Director for South Asia Cluster comprising of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Afghanistan & Maldives. Usman during his career with BAT has worked on various positions in Marketing within Pakistan, BAT Headquarters in London and in geographies like Europe, Africa, Japan, and Bangladesh

Usman has replaced Mr. Syed Javed Iqbal, who served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PTC for three years and has now been elevated to the role of Area Director, Middle East & South Asia, British American Tobacco.

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently announced two new quality Nokia Phones in Gujranwala

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HMD Global brings quality smartphone experience with the  new Nokia 2.3 and Nokia C1 to Gujranwala

Gujranwala (Muhammad Yasir)  To elevate the entry level segment experiences, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently announced two new quality Nokia Phones in Gujranwala. The new smartphones: the Nokia 2.3, delivering a feature-packed camera fueled by AI, helping you get the best shot, and the Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain – anytime, anywhere.

Powered by AI, a large 6.2” HD+ screen and two day battery life for long lasting and immersive entertainment, the new Nokia 2.3 features a dual camera and comes with ‘Recommended Shot’, a brand-new Nokia phones feature helping you choose the best picture. Whether it’s the mid-air back flip, the family portrait where everyone is actually smiling or the winning goal, ‘Recommended Shot’ automatically captures alternate images before and after the shutter button is pressed and suggests the best one.  Alongside even more AI-powered features such as ‘Portrait Mode’ and low-light imaging, fans can capture creative images in a variety of settings. The Nokia 2.3 also features a dedicated Google Assistant Button allowing users to view their upcoming calendar entries, commute times and other information and biometric face recognition to unlock their phones at a glance.

 Elevating the entry level segment experiences with Nokia 2.3 and Nokia C1

The Nokia C1 features an impressive 5.45” display that lets its users immerse in their favourite videos anywhere.  With AndroidTM 9 Pie (Go edition), the Nokia C1 has fewer pre-installed apps and is designed to optimise storage, meaning you can keep more of your favourite content with you. The Nokia C1 comes with a front and rear facing flash and 5MP camera and enough internal storage for up to 3,000 songs or up to 24 hours’ worth of videos and can be expanded with a micro SD card to up to 64GB for those that need more. Coming in as a truly unique affordable 3G alternative and all-day battery life, the Nokia C1 really is a go-to smartphone for entertainment, allowing you to keep the chat and apps going from sunrise to sunset.

Arif Shafique, Head of Near East, HMD Global said:

Keeping in view the needs of the Pakistani audience, we are thrilled to welcome Nokia 2.3 and Nokia C1 for our fans. Both these devices are a step forward in our promise of offering our consumers a refreshing experience and giving them access to two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates. With a bundle of features at the affordable price tier, Nokia 2.3 and Nokia C1 are the ideal pick for those who rely on their smartphones as their primary screen.

The Nokia 2.3 comes Android 10 ready, meaning that the smartphone will get better over time and that the investment is future-proofed. The latest features of Android 10 will also give fans access to dark theme to save on power usage and improve visibility, as well as enhanced privacy and more, once updated. With Nokia C1 users get Android 9 Pie (Go edition) which is built leaner, faster, and safer than ever before, so they can go bigger in everything they do.

The Nokia 2.3 comes in Cyan Green, Sand and Charcoal and is available for PKR 16,900 whereas the Nokia C1 is available in Black and Red for PKR 7,850.

The Cube Design Services sets new trends

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The Cube Design Services sets new trends in the property market by hosting first-of-its-kind Open House and Networking event

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The Cube Design Services, a full-service architecture and design firm held the first-of-its-kind Open House and Networking event at one of its properties in Lahore on otherday.

The aim of the event was to provide potential buyers with an opportunity to thoroughly view the property through an interactive on-site experience, answer questions if any, and make themselves feel at home as they envision living there.

The event was attended by eminent celebrities and guests. National cricket stars Azhar Ali, Misbah ul haq, Babar Azam, Imad Waseem, Imam Ul Haq, Shan Masood and others also attended the Open House event, showing keen interest in modern architecture and design of the property. Renowned columnist Orya Maqbool Jan also graced the occassion by his presence and appreciation for the project.

‘It’s gladdening to see an architectural firm in Pakistan setting new trends and offering better ways of making informed real estate decisions through such events’, said Azhar Ali, Brand Ambassador, The Cube Design Services.

‘Here, at ‘The Cube Design Services’, our quest is to walk parallel with constant change in the surroundings and make use of it in the world of architecture, interior & construction. Our purpose is to revolutionize the perception of architecture in Pakistan & to practice a distinctive style of development rooted in minimalist approach’, commented Mirza Ather Baig, CEO ‘The Cube Design Services’.

The Cube Design Services has some of the most prestigious design & construction projects under its belt. Wshile setting new benchmarks in residential and commercial architecture, The Cube Design Services is leading the way by creating spaces that offer comfort and luxury like never before.

 

 

Our team views this as part of a broader partnership with Easypaisa says Usman Gul, CEO Airlift Technologies

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Our team views this as part of a broader partnership with Easypaisa says Usman Gul, CEO Airlift Technologies

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Easypaisa, the country’s leading digital payments platform has partnered with Airlift Technologies, the first decentralized mass transit service in Pakistan, to allow quick, easy and cashless payments for passengers around various routes available across Karachi and Lahore.

This agreement will allow Airlift users to conveniently make payments through the Easypaisa payment platform integrated within the Airlift application. Additionally, this partnership also necessitates disbursement of incentives digitally to all Airlift pilots across Pakistan allowing them to have easy access to mobile financial services through Easypaisa.

This strategic partnership is another step towards Easypaisa’s efforts of making digital payments accessible to everyone and continues to pave the way for a financially inclusive and digitally enabled economy.

Commenting on the development Mohammad Mudassar Aqil, President & CEO, Telenor Microfinance Bank, said; “Easypaisa is constantly tapping into the true potential of mobile financial services in Pakistan by providing innovative and best-in-class products & services to our customers. Through this partnership with Airlift, Pakistan’s trusted mass transit service, not only do we aim to deliver a convenient and hassle-free digital payments experience to our customers but also develop a digital ecosystem in Pakistan that benefits the common man”.

Usman Gul, CEO Airlift Technologies had his say on partnering with Easypaisa; “We’re excited to take the first step toward enabling additional payment options for customers on the Airlift platform. Our team views this as part of a broader partnership with Easypaisa.”

Pakistan is a country with low financial inclusion ratios. Introducing digital payment solutions is key to transforming the economy while providing convenience to consumers at the same time. Easypaisa as a platform has always been at the forefront of innovation in this space and the collaboration with Airlift is another milestone in reducing the heavy dependence on cash in the country.

EIGHTEEN JOINS HANDS WITH OLX PAKISTAN

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EIGHTEEN JOINS HANDS WITH OLX PAKISTAN AS TITANIUM PARTNER FOR THE OLX PROPERTY EXPO 2020

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) OLX, Pakistan’s number one marketplace is all set to launch Pakistan’s Most Influential Real Estate Event; The OLX Property Expo on 18th and 19th January 2020.The event will take place at Pak-China Friendship Center in Islamabad.

Eighteen; a project of Ora Developers, Saif Group and Kohistan Builders & Developers joins hands with OLX Pakistan as the titanium partner at The OLX Property EXPO 2020! With beautiful surroundings, modern infrastructure, and a prime location, Eighteen is considered the best residential society of the Twin Cities. The community consists of villas and apartments serviced by world-class amenities, a secure and luxurious environment with attractive prices and easy installment plans.

A total of 30,000+ people from across Pakistan are expected to attend the event. More than 40 property developers from Pakistan and Overseas will showcase their projects at the event.

The CEO of OLX Pakistan, Bilal Bajwa said, “OLX has a proven track record in promoting and supporting large scale events and programs across Pakistan and globally. We see this Property Expo as a vital initiative to ensure that all our business partners are being serviced with industry-leading advertising opportunities in the property sector.”

 

A Great honour for Ajoka’s Shahid Nadeem.

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Shahid Nadeem invited to Deliver World Theater Day Message

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Eminent Pakistani playwright and IAC Professor, Shahid Nadeem has been invited to deliver the official message on the World Theater Day 2020 by the International Theatre Institute. The event will be held at the ITI’s UNESCO headquarters in Paris in March this year. The message will also be translated in 60 languages and distributed worldwide. In their invitation letter, ITI Director General Tobias Biancon and Deputy Director General Chen Zhongwen say:

” In view of your extremely important and essential work in the performing arts and your viewpoint for the audience, for the importance of culture, we are sure that a message of yours that is spread all over the world and is also published in newspapers, radio and TV, you could have a good influence and your message could increase the awareness of the people for the value and importance of theater.”

Shahid Nadeem heads Pakistan’s leading theater group Ajoka. He has written more than 50 plays for theater, several popular TV serials and the award-winning film “Manto”. He has also directed plays for theater and television. Shahid Nadeem, a recipient of President of Pakistan’s Pride of Performance award, currently heads the Film and TV programme at the Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore.

Kashan Hasan takes over as CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited

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Kashan Hasan takes over as CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, has appointed Kashan Hasan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Pakistan business. Kashan will be spearheading the health business with immediate effect. Kashan has been associated with RB for the last 12 years, serving in various successful leadership roles across the globe in Pakistan, UK, South Africa, Egypt and the Middle East. In his most recent role, he was serving as the Regional Sales Director for the Hygiene Home business for the MENA region.

This announcement comes as RB Pakistan Limited evolves into the next stage of strategic development and accelerated growth. In this new role, Kashan will be leading the Company towards expansion within the country and strengthening its position in the market, while driving the business through its purpose-led brands. He will also be the key leading force behind RB Pakistan’s social vision and commitment of “Hoga Saaf Pakistan” (powered by the Company’s leading brand, Dettol) for a cleaner and healthier Pakistan.

Talking about his new role, Kashan stated, “RB Pakistan is committed to contribute to Pakistan through our leading health and hygiene brands for our consumers and the social impact we have achieved by reaching millions across the country. Pakistan is a very important market for RB with big potential for growth, I will be ensuring that we stay ahead of the game and focus on providing innovative solutions for our consumers to put health in their own hands, in true RB spirit.”

Kashan Hasan brings in over 18 years of leadership and management experience across various industries including consumer goods, consumer durables, consumer health, hygiene, home, food and confectionary. As a Sales and Marketing professional he brings in diverse experience in Sales, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, and Customer and Consumer Marketing.

Sindh Governor likely to inaugurate GCT’s Fun Gala on 23rd

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Sindh Governor likely to inaugurate GCT’s Fun Gala on 23rd to entertain 1600 orphan students

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Green Crescent Trust, a leading charity working to enroll 4.2 million out-of-school children in Sindh, will organize a day-long fun gala in Karachi on January 23, 2020 to entertain around 1600 orphan students enrolled in its over 150 charitable schools in Sindh.

GCT CEO Zahid Saeed disclosed this as he led a delegation of his charity to meet Arts Council Karachi President Muhammad Ahmed Shah at the latter’s office. The meeting was held to express gratitude to Arts Council president as the Arts Council recently provided its premises to hold a Children Carnival to mark Silver Jubilee of the GCT’s foundation. 

Zahid Saeed said on the occasion that the Orphan Fun Gala would be held at a prominent amusement park of Karachi where the orphan students of the GCT schools hailing from different towns of Sindh would get unresticted access to the park’s joy rides on day-long basis.
Prominent businessmen and industrialists of the city will also attend the occasion to reiterate their resolve to support any charitable activity to enroll 4.2 million out-of-school children in Sindh. Sindh Governor Imran Ismail is likely to inaugurate the Fun Gala for Orphans. Arts Council president will be the guest of honour on the occasion.
After Karachi’s event on January 23rd, similar fun gala for orphan students of GCT will be held in Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Umerkot later this month.
The Arts Council president said on the occasion that the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi while sensing its obligations towards the society would continue to provide support in whatever way it could to the further the mission to enroll 4.2 million out-of-school children in Sindh. 

GCT CEO said that it was the first time that the students of the GCT schools belonging to underprivileged families settled in different towns of Sindh had been given the opportunity to present their extra-curricular skills at the prime venue of Arts Council on the occasion of Children Carnival. 

He said that the way the students of GCT’s schools participated in different competitions of the carnival had proved beyond any doubt that they were well capable of competing with the students of any elite school network of Karachi.
The Arts Council Karachi president suggested on the occasion to hold a roundtable session after inviting all the stakeholders relevant to the education sector especially those belonging to the charitable organizations like the GCT to find a consensus strategy to resolve the menacing issue of out-of-school children in Sindh.
Both the CEO of GCT and Arts Council Karachi President agreed to continue cooperation with each other to further the mission of spreading education for the benefit of less-privileged communities of the province with the support of Government of Sindh and other stakeholders.
Ahmed Shah, President, Karachi Arts Council, meets delegation of Green Crescent Trust headed by its CEO Zahid Saeed. The delegation comprises of Faizan Jawed, Musaddiq Aziz, Farhan Baig and Wasiuddin.

Hyundai Nishat Motor started mass production of Hyundai Porter H-100 Pickup

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Hyundai Nishat Motor started mass production of Hyundai Porter H-100 Pickup

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited announced its mass production at the assembly plant in FIEDMC, M3 Industrial Estate, Faisalabad. With an annual production capacity of up to 15,000 units per annum in its initial phase, Hyundai’s manufacturing plant is now fully operational.

The Start of Production takes place just two years after the ground breaking in December 2017. The HNMPL plant is the new production home for Hyundai’s first ‘Make in Pakistan’ product, the Porter H-100 Pickup, with other exciting range of models to follow in near future.

Mr. Tatsuya Sato, Chief Operating Officer – HNMPL, said on the occasion that “We are proud to open our new production facility in Pakistan”. Now fully in operation, our new plant allows us to serve the transportation requirements of Pakistan’s market, with world class Hyundai’s Product line that enjoys a strong legacy in the local market. In the longer run, we aim to make it a vital part of our global production network.

Business Incubation Programme launched for youth

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Business Incubation Programme launched for youth of Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) A Business Incubation Programme for the youth of the Newly Merged Districts was launched in Islamabad today. Various Government officials, representatives ofUSAID, UNDP,The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and young entrepreneurs from the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attended the ceremony where Ms. Shandana Gulzar Khan, Member National Assembly of Pakistan, Chairperson Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians was the chief guest.

Business incubation services will be provided to 180 aspiring entrepreneurs including 54 women from Khyber, North and South Waziristan districts. The programme will provide technical assistance in the form of mentoring, coaching and training. The young entrepreneurs will go through one-month incubation training, followed by a grant provision/distribution after approval of their business ideas.The programme is implemented by TiE Islamabad in partnership with United Nations Development Programme -UNDP under the USAID funded FATA Economic Revitalisation Programme (FERP). 

Speaking at the ceremony Mr. Wasim Bari, Activity Manager, USAID said, “FERP will provide sustainable income generation and livelihood opportunities to the returnees of the region who were displaced due to the former security situation. All the components of the business incubation programme including business development grants, investment capital, and skills training provided to the potential beneficiaries from the newly merged districts of KP are equally important. To increase the size of the economy, we should always support and invest in such incubation ventures and training programs that unlock the prospects for self-employment and economic growth.”

Mr.Mustafa Mehmood, Program Officer UNDP stated, “From working in FATA with the government of Pakistan since 2005, UNDP’s efforts have always successfully supported the sustainable returns and rehabilitation strategy. This incubation programme will help unleash the potential of youth and entrepreneurship opportunities in the newly merged districts of KP. We, along with our partners, believe that the collaboration of both government and private sectors in such ventures will lead to more prosperous and significant prospects.”

Chief guest of the ceremony, Ms. Shandana Gulzar Khan, Member National Assembly of Pakistan, Chairperson Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians said, “The true essence of economic and social development lies in the empowerment of all communities in a region, in particular those that have been “left behind”- the exact opposite of SDG 2030 agenda which is to “leave no one behind”.”
She added, “FERP is one of the thousand footsteps that are headed towards the realization of such development. I believe that the UNDP’s and TiE’s efforts to help empower young and aspiring entrepreneurs in addressing and solving the challenges that have hurdled the economic development in KPK, will nurture a cycle of inclusive economic growth and prosperity, leading to a self-reliant and successful socio-economic paradigm for Pakistan.“

“TiE, with its extensive experience of contributing to the entrepreneurial landscape of Pakistan, is very proud to have partnered in enabling the youth of the newly merged districts of KP to form successful business models that will lead to sustainable economic growth in these areas.” Said, Zeeshan Bin Shahid, Executive Director, TiE Islamabad.

The Business Incubation Programme is part of the USAID funded FATA Economic Revitalisation Programme, implemented by UNDP, that aims to provide sustainable livelihood and income generating opportunities to returnees, leading to long-term economic growth and contributing to resilience and economic revitalisation of Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).