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Pak-Qatar Takaful Group Celebrates Qatar National Day 2019

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held a reception hosted by His Excellency Saqr bin Mubarak Al-Mansouri, Ambassador of Qatar on the occasion of Qatar National Day.  Mr. Zahid Awan, CEO Pak-Qatar General Takaful attended this event and gave felicitations personally to the Ambassador of Qatar.

Senior officials from Pak-Qatar Takaful Group including Mr. Nasir Ali Syed, CEO Pak-Qatar Family Takaful, Mr. Muhammad Kamran Saleem, Director Finance, Pak-Qatar Takaful Group, Mr. Azeem I. Pirani, Deputy CEO, Pak-Qatar General Takaful, and others also celebrated Qatar National Day with Qatar Consulate event in Karachi.

Pak-Qatar Takaful proudly participated in this joyous occasion.  The ceremony was also attended by a number of ambassadors of Arab & foreign countries and a number of members of the diplomatic corps, ministers of state, regional ministers, members of the parliament & the Senate, a number of businessmen & directors of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry and senior officials of the state & Pakistani society.  During the ceremony, a number of cultural and media programs were played, as well as a special pavilion for publications that highlighted the various aspects of the renaissance and the State’s march and the achievements made in various fields.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMKPL) and NOWPDP have joined hands in an effort to encourage employment of people with disabilities. This alliance aims to empower people with disabilities and to institutionalize inclusion in the workplace.

Under this project, PMPKL and NOWPDP have agreed to target three objectives Accessibility, Sensitization and Employment.

Philip Morris plans to undertake collaborative measures to ensure enhanced access for persons with disabilities by familiarizing them with the corporate environment along with traineeship and full time employment opportunities based on their merit and potential.

Inclusion trainings by NOWPDP for PMPKL employees are part of the plan to ensure employees are sensitized and equipped with the skills and knowledge required to interact and communicate with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

During a visit to NOWPDP, Director Communications Sadia Dada shared, “This collaboration is part of PMPKL’s efforts to enhance its social contribution. We are confident that through trainings, accessibility and skill matching, we are creating a sustainable model of inclusion in our workplace. The trainings are an excellent way to get employees on board and more than one hundred employees have already participated in the sessions. Plans to redesign our head office are already underway and the next phase will focus on employment opportunities.”

The redesign plans are based on the review by NOWPDP in collaboration with Institute of Architects Pakistan. PMPKL is also committed to build accessible facilities at its offices nationwide.

Faysal Bank and CDC signs MoU for Efficient Payment Mechanism

Lahore (Yasir Javed): on 24, 2019, Faysal Bank Limited & Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) signed  MoU to entered into an agreement for implementation of CDC’s Efficient Payment Mechanism (EPM) through Cash Management payment services of Faysal Bank. This agreement signing ceremony was recently held at the CDC House in the presence of senior management of both organizations.

Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO – Faysal Bank speaking at the occasion said, “We are delighted to partner with CDC in line with our resolve to digitize payments in order to improve overall efficiency. It is coherent with Faysal Bank’s strategy to offer cutting-edge solutions which mutually benefits both the bank and our esteemed clients. This collaboration is a testament to our on-going partnership with CDC, whereby in June 2017we jointly created history for first-ever electronic IPO (eIPO).”

Mr. Badiuddin Akber, CEO-CDC while congratulating Faysal Bank for integrating with CDC’s Efficient Payment Mechanism said. “This agreement is consistent with CDC’s renewed focus on digitalization and initiatives to increase ease of doing business. I have full confidence in a mutually beneficial business relationship with Faysal Bank that would add value to the CDC payments being done on behalf of Asset Management Companies (AMCs).”

New Nokia C1 Level up to a quality smartphone experience  

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain – anytime, anywhere. Featuring an impressive 5.45” display, fans can watch their favourite videos and listen to music with ease. With lighter apps and less bloatware, you are able to store up to 3,000 songs or 24 hours of videos for offline consumption, cutting down on data usage. Combined with all-day battery life[i], you’ll have enough power to keep you watching, listening and talking from sunrise to sunset.

Arif Shafique, Head of Near East, HMD Global said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nokia C1 to our fans in Pakistan. Nokia C1 is a smartphone that echoes Nokia brand’s values of quality, reliability and ease of use. This sleek device provides a seamless experience powered by AndroidTM 9 Pie (Go edition) for an optimized storage so our fans can enjoy their favourite content on the go. Nokia C1 is a truly unique affordable 3G alternative that offers a combination of a large 5.45” screen and all-day battery life”.

Lasting entertainment

Not only does the impressive 5.45” display let you immerse yourself in your favourite videos anywhere but coming 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 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 with 3G connectivity and all-day battery lifei, the Nokia C1 really is a go-to smartphone for entertainment, allowing you to keep the chat and apps going from sunrise to sunset.

Looks that stand out

The Nokia C1 stands out thanks to its stylish metallic finish. It’s built with a durable polycarbonate cover to withstand the knocks of everyday life and look good doing it. The removable cover gives you access to the battery if needed.

Capture and relive higher quality photos

Raise your selfie game with the front facing flash and 5MP camera, helping you get that perfect shot even after dark. Plus, you can now take and make video calls, be it day or night. Combined with a 5MP rear camera, you can snap memories in the moment. Point and shoot stunning photos with the auto-focus rear camera.

View and edit your memories offline with Gallery Go; a light, fast, and offline gallery optimised for your phone. Enjoy one-tap editing and easily relive all your memories with automatic organisation – even offline.

The Google Assistant buttonⁱⁱ – The fastest way to your Google Assistant

The Nokia C1 comes with easy access to helpful innovative services including the Google Assistant, helping you get things done throughout the day, even on the go. To get started, just press the Google Assistant button and you can find out the latest weather, news, sports information, call your family, play videos and more.

Android 9 Pie (Go edition): Ready. Set. Go.

Users can tap into new possibilities with Android 9 Pie (Go edition), enabling easy access to YouTube Go, helping you download, enjoy and share videos with limited storage or slower network speeds. This means you can watch your favourite videos offline, in addition to using helpful apps like Google Maps on the Google Play Store.

Android 9 Pie (Go edition) is built leaner, faster, and safer than ever before, so you can go bigger in everything you do. For example, Google Maps Go provides your location, real-time traffic updates and directions, plus train, bus, and city transit information. You can even search and find phone numbers, addresses, and information about millions of places.

 Pricing and availability

The Nokia C1 comes with 1GB RAM and 16 GBiii of internal storage and will be available in Black and Red from 1 January at a retail price of PKR 8500.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) BASF and an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm, signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of BASF’s Construction Chemicals business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €3.17 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020, subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities.

“Our aim was to find a new home for our Construction Chemicals business where it can leverage its full potential,” said Saori Dubourg, member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE and responsible for the Construction Chemicals business. “Under the umbrella of Lone Star, the Construction Chemicals team can focus on a growth path with an industry-specific approach.”

“BASF’s Construction Chemicals business fits very well with our portfolio, complementing our investments in the construction materials industry,” said Donald Quintin, President of Europe at Lone Star. “We highly value the industry-wide recognized knowledge and competence of BASF’s Construction Chemicals experts, backed by a strong track record in innovative products and a compelling R&D pipeline. We look forward to jointly pursuing a growth-oriented business approach.”

With more than 7,000 employees, BASF’s Construction Chemicals business operates production sites and sales offices in more than 60 countries and generated sales of about €2.5 billion in 2018.