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Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) The recent launch of realme C33 (4+128) back in March drew much public aplomb. So, the brand has decided to drop another surprise this Eid – a new variant of realme C33 (4+64) bringing it to more and more people for just PKR 48,999/-. This makes it an absolute steal for anyone looking to upgrade without breaking the bank.

The realme C33 offers a full-screen experience with a 6.5-inch HD+ display featuring a water-drop notch and a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. The smartphone also comes in an 8.3mm ultra-slim body. Its sleek and slender design not only exudes sophistication but also offers a comfortable grip that will make you never want to put it down. The back of the phone features a textured finish which adds to its aesthetic appeal. In addition to its sleek design, the realme C33 comes in three colour variants for users to choose from – Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue and Night Sea.

realme C33 provides best-in-class camera capability by being the first in its price range to feature a 50MP AI primary camera. Users can access blockbuster shots with crispy details by activating the 50MP Mode on their device. Moreover, the phone also offers Night Mode, HDR Mode, Timelapse, Panoramic View Mode, and more to capture all kinds of inspiring moments in life.

The realme C33 also boasts a massive 5000mAh battery, which is one of the largest batteries found in a smartphone at this price point. The realme C33 (4+64) version is equipped with a powerful 1.8GHZ octa-core processor that ensures smooth and efficient performance, even when running demanding apps and multitasking. With 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, this device also supports microSD cards of up to 256GB, allowing you to expand your storage further.

The realme C33 in the 4+64 GB configuration is an excellent budget smartphone that offers impressive features and performance. With its large display, powerful processor, impressive camera system, and massive battery, the realme C33 is an ideal choice for budget-conscious users who want a smartphone that can keep up with their daily needs without breaking the bank.

The realme C33 (4+64) will be a hit among users who are looking for a reliable and feature-packed smartphone at an affordable price. realme has a reputation for offering value-for-money smartphones, and the realme C33 is no exception. With its impressive features and performance, the realme C33 is sure to give all its competitors a run for their money.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) Coca-Cola and Rizq have pledged to scale their partnership to help create a hunger free Pakistan, addressing the crucial issue of growing food insecurity. Last year, together, the partnership distributed over 5 million meals to those in need, nationwide.

This Ramzan alone, Rizq are providing an additional 1 million meals across Pakistan. In addition to this, they are also enabling 1000 farmer families, providing seeds to grow crops which will help in the rehabilitation of 5,000 acres of farmland in flood-affected areas along with safe drinking water intervention.

Coming together with Rizq, business, media and public stakeholders at an event in Karachi, Fahad Ashraf, Vice-President, Coca-Cola Pakistan & Afghanistan, shared, “Through our partnership with Rizq, now in its third year, we look to help address this, honoring our commitment to working closely with the communities we serve. Through our campaign, ‘Aoo Mil Ker Bhook Mitayain’, for every Coca-Cola bottle sold in Ramzan, a meal is being donated. We invite the wider community to join us in scaling this effort together.”

At the iftar, Rizq Co-founder, Qasim Javaid shared the critical importance of the iftar dastar khwans this year specifically, given the growing economic challenges. “Together with Coca-Cola, we hope to double our social impact by the end of this year.”

 

Jazz Business partners with Infobip to elevate customer experience across all channels.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of VEON Group, has partnered with Infobip, a global cloud communications provider, to offer a one window communication suite to Jazz Partner Enterprises.

The partnership agreement was signed at the Mobile World Congress 2023 (MCW23) Barcelona by Aamir Ibrahim, CEO, Jazz and Silvio Kutic, Infobip CEO.

In addition to providing secure, localized and scalable customer engagement tools, this partnership will enable Jazz Business to leverage Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) suite to provide a wide range of channels to its B2B Partners. The SaaS layer built on top of channels including but not limited to SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, BiP, and others will significantly increase customer engagement.

Through the power of these analytics, businesses can effectively design and tailor their messaging to their target audience through the right touchpoint.

Silvio Kutic, Infobip CEO, said, “We are proud to partner with Jazz, which is at the forefront of driving digital transformation for enterprises and small businesses. We see this innovative collaboration as an exceptional fit for two partners committed to delivering superior digital omnichannel solutions for the Pakistani market moving forward.”

Last year, Jazz collaborated with Infobip to bring the country’s premier CPaaS service to the local market. Similarly, as a digital operator we also entered other strategic alliances geared towards personalizing customer interactions and services, securing data management systems, improving hardware management systems, scaling startups and integrating them into the local Fintech ecosystem.

Khurram Riaz, VP Marketing & Products, Jazz Business said, “In a digitally connected world, businesses today still rely heavily on SMS to communicate with their customers. While it’s undoubtedly valuable for its reliability, effectiveness and ubiquitous nature, today’s digital native customer is present across multiple touchpoints. Hence, an omnichannel approach is crucial for a unified customer experience (CX) throughout the journey. With the boundaries between virtual and physical communication getting blurred, organizations need to reengineer their communication strategies with customer experience and personalization at the heart of it.”

This joint venture positions Jazz as an agile company focused on incorporating cutting-edge technologies across all its business operations including Garaj Cloud, Jazz xlr8, and Digital Financial Services.

This partnership also delivers on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 –Decent Work and Economic Growth; and 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and PARCO ink MOU for new projects, as part of business diversification and energy transition strategy. This MOU was signed for collaboration and Joint Venture Opportunities in the Energy Sector including Oil & Gas infrastructure projects. Both sides will constitute joint working groups to evaluate opportunities, undertake feasibilities and establish joint ventures for commercially, technically and economically feasible projects. OGDCL & PARCO have joined hands to explore opportunities of business growth to ensure term sustainability and for enhancing shareholders value. In the 1st phase world class consultants would be engaged for the identification and evaluation of new opportunities. Both companies have also identified certain specific projects and areas of cooperation, which will help in materializing tangible progress on a fast track basis.

The companies were represented by Mr. Ahmed Hayat Lak-MD/CEO OGDCL &, Mr. Shahid Mahmood Khan-MD PARCO and witnessed by Senior Management of both the companies.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X6 Pro, has achieved a score of 153 on DXOMARK’s global smartphone camera ranking, making it the best-rated smartphone camera to date.

DXOMARK is a world-leading quality evaluation laboratory, providing the most impartial assessments and comprehensive benchmarks to everyday consumer electronic products and is widely accepted by its rating standards in terms of mobile camera image quality. Based on DXOMARK’s evaluation, the OPPO Find X6 Pro demonstrated balanced and outstanding performance in image detail and low noise in photo, video, zoom, and bokeh subcategories.

The high scores validate the performance of the powerful three main camera system on Find X6 Pro, which includes an advanced Wide Camera with large 1-inch sensor, as well as groundbreaking Periscope Telephoto and high-quality Ultra Wide Cameras, both of which feature the largest sensors ever seen on a smartphone, and next-gen image processing architecture powered by MariSilicon X.

OPPO Find X6 Pro also achieved the highest scores in low-light and dark conditions. According to DXOMARK’s evaluation, OPPO Find X6 Pro not only delivers accurate exposure and pleasing colors but also outstanding texture and noise results, making it the best option for smartphone photography in challenging low-light conditions.

Find X6 Pro’s revolutionary Periscope Telephoto Camera features the largest 1/1.56-inch sensor and the largest aperture on a Smartphone Periscope Camera, ensuring the zoom performance of the phone scored highly in DXOMARK’s evaluation. Tests showed that image details were well preserved in all zoom magnifications from 0.6x to 3.5x in all lighting conditions. Portraits, group photos, and videos also achieved the highest scores in their respective categories, with DXOMARK describing the images as featuring very beautiful bokeh effects with excellent clarity and accurate bokeh segmentation.

OPPO Find X6 Pro has set a new benchmark for smartphone imaging with its three main camera system. Its top position on DXOMARK’s Global Camera Ranking adds to the existing widespread praise and recognition for Find X6 Pro and further underlines OPPO’s commitment to providing consumers with unparalleled smartphone experiences through product and technology innovation.

For more information on the Camera performance of OPPO Find X6 Pro,

please visit the “Camera Test” section: https://www.dxomark.com/oppo-find-x6-pro-camera-test/

CDC engages industry stakeholders on the new eVoting related amendments in Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018 by SECP.

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) SECP has recently made amendments in the Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018 whereby the right to vote through electronic voting facility must be provided to members of every listed company for all businesses classified as special business under the Companies Act 2017. 

These amendments have especially been introduced to add greater value to the shareholders for their maximum participation by facilitating them to cast their votes with the accessibility of e-voting system from anywhere in the world, thus bringing greater ease and transparency in the election/polling process while reducing/eliminating paper-based working at the issuer(s) end.

Being the leading Share Registrar Service partner, CDC Share Registrar Services Limited (CDCSR), a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, recently conducted a series of awareness sessions regarding these recent amendments, held at CDC’s Karachi and Lahore Offices with representatives of listed companies.

These sessions, hosted by CDCSR representatives, included a detailed presentation, system demo and Q&A sessions.  It must be highlighted here that CDCSR, being a proactive industry leader, has already been providing e-voting services since 2018 and is therefore fully capable of optimizing the challenges faced by capital market stakeholders due to the subject amendments.

These sessions were successful as the companies showed their confidence and willingness to opt for the e-voting solution offered by CDCSR for their upcoming events. CDCSR has successfully extended its eVoting facility to leverage the shareholders of National Bank of Pakistan, Faysal Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, Askari Bank Limited, Allied Bank Limited, Sazgar Engineering Works Limited & Synthetic Products Limited etc.

VISA ANNOUNCES THE “VISA ECO BENEFITS” SUSTAINABILITY Bundle To Empower Banks To Meet Climate-Conscious Consumer Demand.

Visa Eco Benefits is designed to help consumers understand the impact of their spending on the environment when using their debit or credit card The solution gives financial institutions the tools to inspire and accelerate a positive shift in sustainable consumption and behaviour among their clients.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) Visa today announced the launch of its Eco Benefits solution in Pakistan in partnership with the Berlin-based fintech and Visa partner ecolytiq and its Sustainability-as-a-Service® solution. Visa Eco Benefits will allow Visa issuers to add sustainability-focused solutions to existing Visa credit and debit products, enabling cardholders to understand the impact of their spending on the environment, as well as encouraging sustainable consumption and behaviors. With this new offering, Visa reaffirms its commitment to driving sustainable commerce and climate action in the payments industry, supporting its clients’ objectives to meet increasing demand from cardholders for sustainable and purpose-led products. “With consumer concerns around sustainability at an all-time high, Visa Eco Benefits give financial institutions a tool to help their clients better understand their impact, facilitate daily behavior change, and make positive climate contributions,” says Otto Williams, SVP Head of Product, Solutions and Partnerships CEMEA. The Visa Eco Benefits solution features tools such as:  Carbon footprint calculator, a proprietary algorithm that transforms transaction details into the estimated carbon footprint of cardholders spend.  Expanded rewards for cardholders for sustainable behaviors as decided by their bank.  Access to environmental projects helping customers towards net zero goals through charity donations and carbon credits.  Personalized education for customers in the form of small content pieces with recommendations about how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.  Sustainable card material program and specific marketing of the products with the eco-conscious goal According to a recent GlobeScan study, global concern about climate change is at an all-time high and a majority of people living with children under the age of 18 say their children are very worried about environmental problems and climate change. The Visa Eco Benefits bundle is a continuation of Visa’s global aspiration to be a climate positive company, using its products, services, data, network and brand to drive sustainable commerce and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. In 2021, Visa announced a pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement goal. “Sustainability is the challenge of our time, but also one of the greatest opportunities for the finance industry,” said Ulrich Pietsch, Co-Founder and Managing Director at ecolytiq. “Equipped with the right tools like the Visa Eco Benefits bundle, the finance industry becomes the driving force for change by educating millions of consumers about their impact and by empowering them to take effective climate action to build the sustainable future we all deserve.” For more information on Visa’s commitment to sustainability,

please visit: visa.com/ESG.

When it comes to wedding dresses, chiffon is one of the most popular and frequently utilised fabrics. The fact that it is so flowy gives you a really elegant appearance at wedding festivities. Chiffon is the optimal material for long dresses, maxis, and even lehengas. You can easily acquire a choice of chiffon dresses for your wedding occasions in Pakistan, where they are readily available.

Brand Of Chiffon Dresses In Pakistan

Pakistan has a multitude of chiffon dress brands. They offer the most current designs, patterns, and styles to make your wedding more enjoyable. These gowns are composed of high-quality fabric with embroidery and embellishments reminiscent of high-end chiffon ensembles.

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You may find chiffon dresses in stores and on the Internet. Rafia is one of the most popular stores for chiffon dresses. Let’s examine what they have to offer in the category of chiffon dresses.

Chiffon Dress Style

Every lady has always adored a white dress, and a chiffon white dress would make it look even more elegant and graceful. The little gold handwork embroidery accentuates the overall appearance of the garment. Examine the exquisite neckline embellished with stunning stones, zari work, and dabka for a more festive and alluring appearance.

This stunning white chiffon dress is suitable for numerous occasions, such as a nikkah or milaad. This outfit with minimal jewellery and a natural makeup application would be all you need.

Style of Chiffon Long Dress

Putting on a chiffon dress offers you an instant feeling of opulence and all the celebratory sensations you desire. To update your wedding attire, stock up on chiffon dresses, which are timeless and will always keep you current with the latest fashion trends.

There are numerous designer chiffon dresses that are currently popular on social media. A few of them are maxis, which are a major fashion statement that flatter practically every woman regardless of her size. As you twirl in a maxi dress made of chiffon, you will seem very stunning thanks to the fabric’s fluid quality.

A black chiffon dress.

Dresses made of chiffon have been popular for years, and this fashion trend is not going away. Whether it’s a kalidar dress, an A-line frock, or an angrakha frock, chiffon is the ideal fabric for all of these styles. Several weddings feature chiffon dress styles, and Pakistan is home to a large number of renowned chiffon dress manufacturers. They are also worn to weddings, parties, family feasts, and Eid get-togethers.

The primary objective of chiffon brands in Pakistan is to provide traditional garments that suit the preferences of Pakistani ladies. We provide a variety of chiffon dress styles for you to choose what you want and feel most comfortable in. Long chiffon dress styles are my personal favourite since they provide such a classy look while exuding elegance and sophistication.

Chiffon Saree Patterns

The saree appears quite fashionable, and what could be better than a Chiffon saree? This chiffon saree is an essential addition to your wardrobe if you are a bridesmaid in search of the right wedding attire. A chiffon saree cannot go wrong in any situation. It instantly renders you extremely beautiful and fashionable. To rock the event, pair it with a pair of sophisticated heels and loose curls.

A Traditional Chiffon Kaftan

Recently, kaftans have dominated the social media trends for wedding dresses. They are ultra-chic and one-of-a-kind, adding a touch of modernity to your ensemble. Let’s discuss some fashionable Kaftan dresses. Kaftans are highly adaptable when it comes to fashion, as they come in a range of designs, fabrics, and hues, making each one unique. During the impending wedding season, chiffon kaftans are a must-have. This instantly elevates your fashion game and transforms you into a fashion icon.

Visit the Rafia store to find these flexible chiffon dresses and a great deal more diversity, and choose your favourite piece to style it in your own way for the wedding season.

 

Delegation from Coca-Cola Eurasia and Middle East visits Pakistan to strengthen diplomatic, government and NGO sector ties.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) A senior international delegation of Coca-Cola visited Islamabad to strengthen the relationship with its vast network of partners and government.

Government meetings were also held with Tariq Pasha, Special Advisor to Prime Minister on Revenue, Asad Rehman Gillani, Federal Secretary, Board of Investment, and other key decision-makers. They discussed the current macro-economic challenges, investment timelines and policies.

The company’s leadership team met US Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E Donald Blome along with leaders from USAID and the US Trade department, to discuss ways to strengthen the Pakistan economy, especially considering the recent flood rehabilitation needs. This follows a recent MoU signed between multinational and USAID to upscale the rehabilitation of flood-impacted provinces.

Sinan Cem Sahin, Vice President of Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company Eurasia Middle East, discussed the company’s commitment to Pakistan. Sinan said, “We have been part of Pakistan’s social fabric, its journey and its success story for several decades now. Our priority now is to collectively recover from the post-flood devastation through strong economic development. In line with our purpose we will continue to support communities through multiple areas.”

He said that multinational supports this goal by improving access to clean drinking water, enhancing food programs, and rebuilding communities in a climate resistant way.

The multinational and its anchor bottler, contribute approximately 3 percent to the GDP of the country and employ about a million Pakistanis along the chain.

Servet Yıldırım, Coca-Cola İçecek, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer also spoke at an event commemorating the giving month of Ramadan. He said, “as a Turkish entity we feel our business goals are built not just on mutual trust but also on deep-rooted cultural ties. As both nations struggle with natural disasters, the private sector has a great role to play in economic stabilization.”

At the event, the company also honored ten sustainability NGO partners for their contributions to women empowerment, flood relief, food security, water replenishment, and World Without Waste initiatives. The partners, including CARE International, Water Aid, Indus Earth Trust, Rizq Foundation, National Incubation Centre, ECO, Karachi Port Trust, Boond-e-Shams and WWF-Pakistan, were awarded certificates of appreciation by the company.

Together with partners, the company’s nation-wide community programs in Pakistan have served over 7 million in the last few years. The company’s focus on women empowerment, flood relief, and water replenishment aims to provide sustainable solutions for the country’s socio-economic challenges.

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Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has been executing the 7^th Population and Housing Census digitally for the first time in the history country, with census field operations commencing from 1^st March, 2023 and have continued till 10^th April, 2023 without any interruption. The successful execution of the digital census is great success and it is a moment of great pride for the nation as it is the largest South Asian digital census to date. The overall progress of the census is very encouraging and satisfactory.

It is a great pleasure for the nation and a tremendous achievement that data of over 97% listed households has been successfully collected to date through tablets across the country and only less than 3% census field work left particularly in metropolitan cities of various provinces and other few cities of Baluchistan. The census field work has been completed over 99% Punjab, 98% in Sindh, 90% in Islamabad and 82% in Baluchistan while the census work has almost been completed in KP and AJK. The census work has been completed 100% in 131 districts out of 156 districts across the country while 70 to 80% census work completed in remaining 25 districts and work is in progress. It is pertinent to mention that work completion percentage may slightly increase after synchronization of data from some completed blocks which fall in offline zone. The completion of census work is over 97% across the country is landmark achievement and will pave the way of new era for prosperous Pakistan.  

In order to complete the leftover census work and ensure the completed coverage, details of the cities along-with additional time required to complete remaining work was solicited from the provincial governments for extending the census operation on customized basis only for those cities where census work is yet to be completed. Accordingly, the Chief Census Commissioner has extended the date to complete the remaining census work to ensure 100% coverage by 15^th April, 2023 only for some metropolitan cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Quetta, Gilgit, and Karachi or as the provincial Government of Sindh deem it appropriate. In addition to these big cities, census date also extended for 13 cities of Baluchistan. 

In case enumerators have not visited, citizens of Pakistan are being requested to inform PBS using the toll free number is 0800-57574 which will be functional 24/7.  The citizen can also send their complete address through SMS on 9727 for lodging complaints of non-coverage. They can also visit or contact PBS Reginal Offices or the 495 Census Support Center established at the tehsil level for lodgin their complaints regarding non-coverage.

Simultaneously, the quality of data is being ensured through Post Enumeration Survey by using Computer Assisted Telephonic Interview (CATI) and the respected citizens are urged to extend cooperation with our team to verify their data through randomly generated calls through CATI.

The citizens of Pakistan being the most important stakeholders and beneficiary of the census are urged to ensure their full participation and cooperation with field staff visiting them and the call center officials who may call them for data verification for quality control, along with as well as lodge complaints of non-coverage if any.

Participation in the census is not only our moral, and legal obligation but also provides the opportunity for the government to develop evidence based policy planning for ensuring our rights and better service delivery at our doorstep.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics is thankful to the nation and all the stakeholders for their tireless efforts and unwavering support to accomplish over 97% census field operation of this gigantic task of paramount importance for the informed and prudent policy and planning for a prosperous nation.