Category: Business

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Samrah Enterprises, one of the leading distribution companies in Pakistan, is all set to present their highly acclaimed brand Fresh St at the second Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference and the Single Country Exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria, scheduled for 23 – 25 November 2021.

Fresh St., a brand distributed under the House of Samrah, has a large product-line to offer, starting with the condiments category with a complete and assorted range of seasoned sauces, syrups, mayonnaise, and vinegars, to an assorted range of frozen products that includes potato-fries mixed vegetables, strawberries, sweet-corn, broccoli, etc. All these products are of European origin and are being proudly packed in Pakistan, representing a mélange of Western and Eastern cuisine culture.

Sharing her thoughts, Samrah Munsub, the Founder and Director, Samrah Enterprises said, “We are very happy to introduce Fresh-St products to African market through this event. The product line caters to the consumers with different preferences, filling a huge gap in the market. After a thorough research into these brands and the amazing response they have received worldwide, we decided to introduce these products here.”

Commenting further, Muhammad Salman, VP Marketing Samrah Enterprises, said “We are bringing the best quality products to Africa, packaged in Pakistan at the newly established state-of-the-art facility, the aim is to cover the surrounding markets, with Pakistan as a hub, from Africa, Middle East, Central Asian Republics, and South & South East Asia.”

The Pakistan-Africa Trade Development expo is being organized by the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan, in association of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), and the High Commission to Pakistan to Nigeria. The event will also showcase products from different industry sectors such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, electronics, beauty and cosmetics among others by the leading exporters to explore and enhance the business opportunities with Nigerian investors.

 

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Zong 4G continues to lead the digital innovation and agenda of the country, as it enters into a strategic partnership with MicroEnsure Pakistan. Through this collaboration, customers will have access to MicroEnsure’s range of innovative insurance and protection products through an end-to-end digital process. Zong 4G is combining the advantage of its network’s geographical scale with the innovative insurance offering of MicroEnsure. Leveraging on their experience in Pakistan and several other countries around the world, MicroEnsure brings a time-tested expertise in creating an affordable and scalable suite of digital insurance products. MicroEnsure has developed these products ground-up to meet the unique risk needs of Zong 4G customers. Commenting on the partnership, the spokesperson of Zong 4G said: “Zong 4G has a long history of bringing the latest innovations and we are committed to continuing investing in solutions that enhance our customers’ experience. Through our partnership with MicroEnsure, we are offering customers the most innovative insurance services to address their evolving needs”. Mr Rehan Butt, CEO, MicroEnsure Pakistan pointed out the significance of the initiative for the Pakistani population, insurance industry, and the country’s economy. He said, “We are thankful to Zong 4G for giving us this opportunity of serving their customers and bringing them to the safety net provided by insurance. Common people in Pakistan are exposed to many risks and deprived of sophisticated risk protection tools like insurance. This partnership will not only provide risk protection to common Pakistanis but also grow insurance footprint and contribute to the country’s GDP.’ With the mission to lead digital innovation, the partnership is a testament to Zong 4G’s commitment to the digital transformation of the country. Working closely with partners the company is ensuring a tailored approach to foster innovative products and services in Pakistan.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  TECNO has finally started promoting its first Gimbal Camera phone – CAMON 18 in Pakistan. After its successful launch in the global market, the phone is highly anticipated by the local users.

CAMON 18 comes as with the most exclusive features from TECNO so far. The phone shall support a Stabilized Gimbal Camera and 60x Zoom Technology. These features are used by professionals for high-class videography. Apart from this, CAMON 18 series will have three variants coming to Pakistan; CAMON 18 Premier, CAMON 18P, and CAMON 18t. The series will be a premium one, engaging not only the mid-range segment but the high-end users.

As CAMON is TECNO’s flagship photography series, hence camera is going to be the main feature of this new phone. The phone was recently launched globally and got immense popularity due to its enhanced Camera Technology. This is the first time gimbal technology is being introduced in any TECNO phone and this will be a game-changer for mobile photographers & videographers. 

 Kelvin Zeng, CEO of TECNO Mobile Pakistan, expressed his joy:

“This is the first time TECNO is introducing such high-class features in any of its phones. The gimbal technology will immensely help mobile photographers and videographers to get professionally stable and smooth pictures. The 60X zoom is also a first in our phones and you can say that both features combined, this phone is going to be a hit among high-end users.”

Looking at the teasers, CAMON 18 looks like a promising device. The phone is expected to hit the markets soon to become famous among photographers and high-end users. The launch date has yet not been announced so stay tuned for more.

The Pre-orders for realme GT Master Edition are About to Run Out

 The pre-order phase of realme’s first-ever 5G flagship offering – the realme GT Master Edition is on the brink of completion, so book your orders now and get a realme Band with it.

The offline and online pre-orders for realme GT Master Edition are piling in, and for those who haven’t made their bookings yet, time is running out. The realme GT Master Edition (256GB) is up for pre-orders in offline channels and on Saamaan.pk for PKR 72,999/-, while the 128GB version is available in the market for PKR 66,999/-.

The realme GT Master Edition packs industry-defining specifications for the most affordable prices. Truly, it is touted a real 5G flagship killer because its price segment smashes all industry front-runners. The realme GT Master Edition is hailed as Smartphone of the Year for it doesn’t disappoint in the slightest. The smartphone was highly anticipated by technology enthusiasts and consumers alike, therefore it is no surprise that the device has broken all first sales records on Daraz 11.11 Salebration.

So, here’s why you should get yours as quickly as you can:

A Design and Price like None Other

The futuristic design of realme GT Master Edition speaks for itself. Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, a world-renowned industrial designer, the Voyager Grey realme GT Master Edition takes inspiration from a suitcase. The concave vegan leather back embossed with horizontal lines is bound to activate sweet travel memories in all of us. Apart from the premium look, realme GT Master Edition also comes in Daybreak Blue resembling hues straight from the horizon that is pleasant to look at. The phone not only feels great to the touch, looks amazing in the hand but is easy on the pocket as well; making it the best among others in the same range.

A Performance Powerhouse

Under the vegan leather hood, the realme GT Master Edition runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. It is fast, and more so on the GT Mode that gives the ultimate gaming experience. The realme GT Master Edition with its 6nm advanced process is a favourite amongst pro gamers because it deals an exhilarating experience of gaming and performance unmatched by others.

An Eye-gluing Display

We are glued to our smartphone screens all day, aren’t we. The realme GT Master Edition wins in this department as well with its 6.43” of 120Hz Super AMOLED Display. It will surely keep your eyes glued to the game, movie, photo or anything else that you indulge on your smartphone.

 A Performance-centric Charging Speed

The more you delve into your realme GT Master Edition, the more you’ll love it. And the more you love it, is the more you’ll be amazed by the 65W SuperDart Charge that charges the phone to 100% in 33 minutes. So, the phone is not only fast in performance, but its 4,300 mAh battery also charges are speeds that will surely keep you on-the-go.

A Camera that Makes the Streets Come Alive

Next on the amazing feature’s list is the 64MP Street Photography Camera that makes the streets come alive. Capture your surroundings like you’ve never captured them before on the Street Photography Mode that exudes nostalgic tones from your photos, making you an instant storyteller.The realme GT Master Edition is available in 128GB and 256GB versions. The 128GB version costs PKR 66,999/- and is available in offline and online marketplaces like Daraz. The 256GB version can be pre-ordered for PKR 72,999/- in offline and online marketplaces like Saamaan.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  The Punjab government has introduced an online platform, Startup Punjab developed by PITB. The portal aims at bridging the disconnect between Pakistani startups and international stakeholders under the vision of ‘Invest in Punjab, Buy from Punjab and work for Punjab. Punjab Minister of Higher Education and IT, Raja Yasir Humayun announced that 20 startups have been selected for Dubai Expo 2020 through the PITB developed startup Punjab portal. Bookme being the leading e-ticketing platform in Pakistan, has marked its presence in Dubai Expo 2020 to be the top in selected 20 startup companies from Punjab. The company is now going to represent Pakistan internationally.

Faizan Aslam, CEO of Bookme expressed his thoughts, “Bookme is extremely proud to be representing Pakistan at Dubai Expo 2020 – a significant milestone we had dreamt to achieve in our journey. Our representation there will give Bookme an added opportunity to contribute towards Pakistan’s growth” .

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Jaffer Business Systems, one of the topmost Information technology Companies in Pakistan honored with the prestigious award for its unparalleled contribution to Huawei Ecosystem for the year 2020-21.

The enthralling ceremony was organized by Huawei on cruise during Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) week, 2021 recently held in Dubai, where JBS received an award for its incomparable performance and aiding towards maximum effectiveness of Huawei’s ecosystem.

Jaffer Business Systems (JBS) and Huawei Technologies shares a strong technological affiliation aimed at effectively collaborating its resources in the domains of: enterprise network solutions and enterprise communications products and solutions.

Expressing his views on achieving this award, Syed Adil Wadood, Head of Sales- JBS said “It’s an honour to get recognized by Huawei as their valued business partner. We thank them to acknowledge our commitment of keeping the customers delighted by providing best-in-class technology and innovative solutions that solve their business challenges.”

Moreover, JBS consistently focus on fostering a robust growth in the ecosystems of Huawei by developing a comprehensive network connection between enterprise accesses.

This implausible commendation by a global leader “Huawei”  is indeed a moment of great pride for Jaffer Business Sytems which is surely an indication to the fact that with every passing day, JBS is achieving a landmark position in the world of Information Technology through its unmatched services in diversified domains.

 

 

 

 

 

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has announced the appointment of Aamir Ahsan Khan as Country Manager of Ericsson Pakistan. Aamir is set to lead a strong cross-functional team aided by a network of partners to support communication service providers and increase Ericsson’s digital footprint in the country.

Having joined Ericsson 14 years ago, Aamir brings forward progressive and professional experience in information technology, telecommunication, and management, with a proven record of increasing business through relationship-based client management and streamlined processes.

“I am thrilled to lead Ericsson Pakistan during such an exciting time when connectivity is transforming industries and helping us reimagine the possible,” said Aamir. “In my capacity as Country Manager, I aspire to build strong strategies that will not only innovate our current client offerings, but grow Ericsson’s regional business, and support the digital transformation momentum in the country. By working together with various public and private business partners in Pakistan, I aspire to accelerate digital innovation in the country and prepare Pakistan for the digital era.”

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Telenor Velocity, in collaboration with Google Developers announced the winners of the Digital Hackfair 2.0. The 5 week application period brought in 50+ app submissions using Google technologies from 172 developers across Pakistan. The winners included Duur (1^st Place), WeTailoress (2^nd Place) and 5 Hazar (3^rd Place), judged on visual appeal, relevancy and presentation, innovation and tech, and overall impact.

Chief Operating Officer, Telenor Pakistan, Khurrum Ashfaque also commented on the occasion, stating, “It’s refreshing to see the full scale of hard work and dedication that has gone into each and every idea that was presented at the Digital Hackfair. We’re glad to see the potential that Pakistan upholds in creativity and ‘problem to be solved’ approach. I would like to thank Google for their partnership in setting this platform. I also congratulate the winners and runners-up whose hard work has demonstrated the importance of dedication and commitment. Our teams and all the participants are grateful to the judges and mentors for their valuable time and sound advice in refining ideas.”

This year’s theme for the hackathon revolved around women empowerment, with an innovative focus on reshaping the face of business by eliminating stereotypes and obstacles faced by women all over Pakistan. The final round of the hackathon was judged by a corporate all-star panel of judges that included Aisha Sarwari from Coca Cola, Fatima Mazhar from Colabs, and Usman Sheikh, Saad Hamid, and Sagar Begale from Google.

Despite women’s empowerment being at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Pakistan’s ranking for gender equality remains one of the lowest in the world. “Our country’s battle against low female education numbers is not new, but in recent years, we have seen a rapid increase in ed-tech, too. There has been hopeful development as it’s opening up previously inaccessible avenues for women who want to lead from the front”, stated Areej Khan, VP Digital, Telenor Pakistan. Consolidating the need for gender equality in the workforce, Khan added, “12 out of Pakistan’s estimated 20 million home-based workers are women, and according to UN Women, they directly contribute 65 percent of the total home-based work revenue to the economy.”

Telenor Velocity facilitates startups in providing them scaling opportunities and exclusive access to Telenor Pakistan’s resources, like its APIs, data analytics, retail network, etc. to forge strategic partnerships in the long-run and to expand their vision and scope of possibilities.

Telenor Velocity and Google would like to thank its mentors, evaluators and judges for their continuous support in helping develop this ecosystem.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) At the prestigious occasion of the 18th Annual Excellence Awards by CFA Society Pakistan, Mondelēz Pakistan received The Gender Diversity at Workplace Award 2021. The award recognises leading organisations for the efforts made in different domains of their business operations and management styles in relation to enhancing their gender diversity representations within the organisation.

As a global company, our diversity is a strength that drives innovation and growth. At Mondelēz, we put huge commitment on supporting gender diversity at the workplace and support women in leadership. Our female representation at Mondelēz Pakistan equates to 50% females in our leadership team.

Mondelēz Pakistan takes lead in gender diversity initiatives. Some highlights of this year’s initiatives included International Women’s Day, fully flexible working from home policies, enabling highly engaged culture for females to thrive in and a major milestone is the launch of our first-ever Female Sales Trainee Programme.

Narmeen Khan, Managing Director, Mondelēz Pakistan commented “Our ambition is to build a more diverse, inclusive and equitable world –socially and economically. We believe that we are stronger through our diverse, inclusive and connected community; And we chose to act by doing what’s right, treat everyone with integrity and fairness, and create a culture that fosters a true sense of belonging”. “We are happy with this award as it’s not only proving our commitment towards diversity, equity and inclusion, but adds on our responsibility and passion to contribute more”, added Narmeen.

Picture shows Ms. Ayesha Tallat, People Lead – Mondelēz Pakistan receiving the award from Chief Guest, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue.