Pakistan Companies won regional awards in Huawei Middle East Partner Summit

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Huawei Middle East Partner Summit is an annual event which focusses on celebrating the success of the partners across the Region. Huawei has always valued and appreciated the work our esteemed partners put into conducting business and focused on giving the credit where it’s due, when it comes to acknowledging the trust, effort and sheer hard work of our business partners and their resources.  Partners are the extended arms for Huawei and have brought quality in the business they conduct and will be an epitome of pride for Huawei.

Steven Yi, President Huawei Middle East and Africa Area stated on the occasion that;“2022 is a critical time in Enterprise Networking. Cloud-network Synergy is becoming essential for providing ubiquitous intelligence for every enterprise”.

Alaa Elshimy, Managing Director and Senior Vice President Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East stated on the occasion that;

“Huawei hopes to grow the whole pie with its partner, enabling them to reap the most benefits from the new value chain. For this reason, our goal goes beyond winning alone: We aim to win together, with our partners and our customers”.

Outstanding partners from Pakistan were invited to the Middle East Partner summit including AppInSnap, CMC, Hew Horizon, Wateen solutions, Ptcl, Transworld to appreciate and celebrate their success of the past and to motivate them to keep up with amazing work to unlock new potentials and reach new heights of success.

Speaking of Success, AppinSnap has been the Excellent Huawei partner this year by unlocking Silver Partner status in just 5 months and Gold partner status in just 8 months. AppinSnap team have showed great support in Huawei and have complete trust in Huawei Products & Solution and their abilities to solve organizational tech challenges. AppinSnap has managed to secure some fascinating deals in the FSI sector of Pakistan.  The journey to emerge from an ISV to a competent SI for Huawei in financial services industry and commercial market and developing partner lead pipeline and with a very high conversion ratio is just amazing. Hence, winning themselves the “Pakistan Partner of the Year Award”.

Mr. Farhan, the CIO of AppInSnap stated on the occasion that;“I, being the CIO of AppinSnap, always believe that small opportunities are always the beginning of great achievements.  Like our trusted Supplier, Huawei; we strive to be undeniably good”.

Ziad Aslam CEO NERA Telecommunications stated on the occasion that;  “It is really appreciable how Huawei invests time in their partners and how hospitable their management is.  We had very productive networking at the event and especially the meeting with Mr. Gao will definitely help propel our business cooperation with Huawei”

Mehboob Ahmed Khawaja CFO CMC Pakistan attended and stated on the behalf of CMC that;

“Excellent and well organized event. Presentations covered a wide range of topics and  yet were all connected by our common business interests. We as CMC are so glad to associate with Huawei”.

NewHorizon’s COO, Qaiser Sarwar stated on the occasion that; “It was nice to be part of two insightful events hosted by Huawei, IP carnival was thoroughly exciting and the information regarding new products and fast delivery was the highlight of it. In CXO forum, it was interesting to know Huawei’s deep reach for partner eco system growth.

New Horizon is excited to take the part in growth of business with Huawei as integral part of our business plan”.

Huawei has the privilege to work with some great distributors as well and relies on the solid support they have always provided.  At the Middle East Partner summit, EZY technologies won the Pakistan Distributor of the year award and Mindware won the Emerging Distributor of the year Award.Both these organizations have played a key role in making the deals come to life with our partners and have always worked side by side with Huawei in achieving the business goals.

Lastly, 2021 Tiger program winners Kashif Ali (HCIE), Techaccess Pakistan and Firdous Khan, CMC  represented at the HC certification experience sharing session.

Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited wins three GDEIB Awards

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL), in recognition of its efforts for workplace diversity and inclusivity, has won the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmark (GDEIB) Awards in three categories of Advancement & Retention, Job Design, Classification & Compensation, and Work Life Integration, Flexibility & Benefits.

The awards were assessed on merit-based scores on a scale of 1-5 including Best Practice, Progressive, Proactive, Reactive, and Inactive with a mission to help organizations become sustainable through inclusive cultural and behavioural change.

PMPKL has undertaken multiple initiatives to incorporate inclusivity and diversity in the organization, some of which include; Women’s Inspirational Networks, SmartWork, power hours, full mental health coverage, health screening checkups, enhanced parental leaves, and, routinely communicating with employees through internal podcasts and emails to motivate to take time off from work and focus on their mental and physical health. Additionally, PMPKL launched the ‘MakeYourComeBack’ Program, a 3-month project, for women who took a break and wanted to return to the workforce.

PMPKL has also been taking part in yearly audits by the Equal Salary Certification (an independent not-for-profit organization) since 2019, achieving the ESC annually and becoming the first multinational company in Pakistan to have ever achieved the certification. Furthermore, PMPKL has been recognized as a Top Employer 2022 for its excellence in people practices which reflects the company’s employee-centric approach, strong commitment, and an agile mindset.

Mirela Spagovic, Director People and Culture at PMPKL, expressing her gratitude at the recognition of the company’s efforts by GDEIB, said, “At PMPKL, we see diversity as a strength and are committed to building an inclusive culture and workplace. Therefore, our focus is on creating an environment where our employees have an equal opportunity to participate, use their skills, share their ideas and perspectives, and feel valued. We are continuously working to ensure a supportive place to inspire and empower employees and to achieve equity in workplace.”

Hutchison Ports Pakistan partners with The Hunar Foundation

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Hutchison Ports Pakistan partners with The Hunar Foundation to fully sponsor technical trainings for the underprivileged youth.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country’s deep-water container terminal, has announced a partnership with The Hunar Foundation to support the underprivileged young students in Pakistan. The partnership is part of the Hutchison Ports Pakistan’s CSR programme titled ‘Teach for Tomorrow’, which is in line with Hutchison Ports’ Dock School educational initiative and is designed to providing not only financial support but offering technical trainings to facilitate the youth to build their own future. 

The young aspirant students will be enrolled in different training programs including Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology (Machinist & Welding), Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) and Mechatronics (Robotics and Industrial Automation). The training program will last for a total duration of six months, starting from July till December 2022.

Commenting on this development, Capt. Syed Rashid Jamil, Head of Business Unit, Hutchison Ports Pakistan said, “Given the current economic slump and the issues our country has with low GDP growth despite a large youth population, developing competent workforces for tomorrow can serve as a concrete and long-term solution. Our partnership with The Hunar Foundation is in line with the same objective. Hutchison Ports Pakistan intends to create a sustainable change through helping young students’ education as a first step, as well as improving their livelihoods through the provision of work opportunities at our terminal.”

“Any part of technical training that might offer a young person with the means to earn a living for their family is crucial,” Abbas Akberali, Founding Board Member of The Hunar Foundation, said on the collaboration. “I am delighted that Hutchison Ports Pakistan is partnering with us to achieve our shared goal of imparting life and other skills to produce all-round, excellent human beings for society”, he added.

Hutchison Ports Pakistan’s initiative of supporting inclusive and equitable education of the students and later providing them internship opportunities at its terminal in the Engineering department, is truly a testament to its long-term commitment for a sustainable future.

National Electronic Health Record system holds key to future

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National Electronic Health Record System Technology exported from Pakistan to US • Tech advancement may lead to efficient healthcare services.

Pakistan (Nut Desk) Pakistan’s healthcare system by adopting modern-day techniques and innovative technology, may serve the masses in a much more efficient manner, said healthcare and technology experts while sharing their views during a panel discussion on “Evolution of Healthcare & Education in Pakistan.” Experts at the panel discussion organized by the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) in collaboration with the Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) at Pakistan’s Pavilion of World Economic Forum in Davos urged the authorities to establish a National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) to provide medical officials access to patients’ medical history whenever they seek medical assistance. Eminent healthcare and education experts including Dr. Linda Zangwill, Professor at University of California, Ali Shah Asani, CEO iPath, Dr. Huma Baqai, renowned educationist & Senior Vice Chairperson KCFR, along with Marc Siegel, world’s leading supply-chain expert discussed basic facilities in the healthcare and education sectors of Pakistan. Expressing his views on the use of modern technology in the public health sector, iPath CEO, Ali Shah, said that using innovative information technology could improve the performance of health sector manifold. He briefed the audience about projects led by his team including the United States. Ali shared some interesting facts and their impact on patients’ care by saying that the lack of Healthcare Data Interoperability and Interchange on sharing patients’ medical records across other caregivers not only increases costs but prolongs their miseries as well as risks their lives. He said that it had been very difficult for patients in the United States to get access to their medical records from their doctors, and even healthcare networks lacked sufficient means to share medical records of patients with other healthcare facilities. The problem is amplified if a patient is attended by different healthcare providers across various sites as per specialty. In such a situation, Ali Shah said that his team launched a Patient Health Record Integration Platform enabling Healthcare Data Interoperability and integration of medical records in a centralized view stored across various Healthcare touch points during patients’ lifetime. Since the doctor has access to complete medical history of patients, it helps them in accurate diagnosis, saves decision time in critical situations and saves costs. The patient might save money by avoiding the repetition of same tests on instructions of his/her new doctor due to unavailability of previous record, while having a detailed and ready-to-observe medical history also saves time. Ali Shah urged the authorities in Pakistan to establish a NEHR for efficient healthcare services. He said that such systems can link healthcare records to the CNIC of every citizen and be made accessible to healthcare providers so that every citizen of Pakistan might avail the benefits across the country. Dr. Linda Zangwill shared her valuable thoughts on this occasion by saying that modern day technologies might become a savior to humanity. She said that developing countries by using technologies like Artificial Intelligence were improving their healthcare systems and huge investments were being made in such areas.

Irsa Ghazal and Fahad Sheikh Star in SeePrime’s Latest Short Film “Radio”

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  As one of Pakistan’s fastest growing digital platforms,SeePrime will be releasing its latest short film ‘Radio’, directed by Abdul Wahab on their YouTube channel, on June 10th, 2022.

Radio follows the story of Danial a 27 year old male who takes care of his psychologically ill aunt, Fatimawhile hiding his gambling problem. The seemingly naïve Danial pretends to study while looking for a job to help fund his addiction, and to settle his debt.

Written by Mohammad Tanveer Khalil, Radio features Irsa Ghazal, Fahad Sheikh and Sajid Shah as the leading characters who bring to life this murder mystery plot, with its roots in greed, and the human condition of always wanting more.Radio delves into the story of a young boy and his battle with his discontentment for his prevailing financial situations and the lengths he decides to go to, in his greed-riddled pursuit.

“It asks the very important question, ‘how much will be enough’ without ever posing it in a direct way. With these short films we aim to start conversations that are usually swept under rugs and hope to provide content that sparks introspection and a positive change in our society.” Commented Seemeen Naveed, the executive producer.

“Radio” is set to release at 06:00 PM on Friday, June 10, 2022 – and will be available for viewing on SeePrime’s official YouTube channel.

Watch the film here: https://youtu.be/3LqzIws9ACQ

This Budget is encourage local film distributors says Jahanzaib Baig

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The Chairman of The Pakistan Film Exhibitor Association, Jahanzaib Baig applauded the incentives introduced in the budget presented for 2022-2023 as a positive step in the right direction. Rebate offered on locally produced movies and withdrawal of 8% tax on distributors and Producers will encourage local production and improving the feasibility of movies. The government has exempted cinema equipment from custom duty for five years which will help grow the cinema and film industry and will encourage more investment.

While talking to journalists Mr. Jahanzaib Baig appreciated the introduction of medical insurance policy for Artist . He said “We are hopeful that the “Binding film finance Fund” will be allocated to deserving industry professionals, unlike in the past”.

The revolving Fund will be setup with over Rs.1, billion for improving and encouraging local film production. Furthermore the government has introduced tax debate on export of Movie’s and drama for 10 years and income tax. While all these steps will encourage more production Mr. Jahanzaib Baig was cautious in pointing out the film censorship policy which needs to be more inclusive and more culturally diverse.

Mr Baig added that film is an art form which not only helps educate the masses but also projects the country’s image globally and can be used to address social and societal issues. Setting up of “National film Institute”, “Post film production facility” and “National film studio” was a much needed requirement of the industry for last many decades the government has promised Rs.1 billion to set up the facilities.

Tetra Pak honoured by the Swedish Embassy to co-host Sweden’s National Day

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Lahore (Nut Desk) Tetra Pak was recently honoured by the Swedish Embassy through a special invitation to co-host Sweden’s National Day event organized inside the embassy premises on June 9.  The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, attended the event as a Chief Guest. The event followed an inspiring theme with the title of ‘Pioneer the possible’ which represented Sweden’s journey towards becoming the first fossil-fuel-free country and showcasing technologies and solutions by Swedish companies as leaders in innovation and sustainable transformation.

As a global company of Swedish origin operating in Pakistan, the event was a good opportunity for Tetra Pak to showcase its sustainability credentials driven by its guiding principle that a “package should save more than it costs”. Tetra Pak’s fundamental commitments driving its sustainability agenda were presented through a special display area. The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, also visited Tetra Pak’s stall and was greeted by the company representatives to apprise her about Tetra Pak’s sustainability-related vision and goals. These included details pertaining to Tetra Pak’s announcement in 2020 to reach net-zero GHG emissions in its own operations by 2030, the use of 100% FSC Certified Paperboard in all packaging material, and their recycling success story in Pakistan.

Tetra Pak Pakistan’s local partnership with Green Earth Recycling started in 2014 and since then has been successfully achieving increasing recycling targets every year by collecting and recycling packaging waste into sellable products such as garden furniture, school desks, roofing solutions, and much more. Guests were also pleased to learn that in 2021, Tetra Pak Pakistan achieved a recycling rate of over 42% of its produced cartons, while the goal for 2022 is to increase this volume and recycle around 32,000 tonnes of beverage cartons.

The event was attended by representatives from several Swedish companies operating in Pakistan, including Tetra Pak, in addition to senior Government officials and Islamabad’s intelligentsia.

BankIslami Collaborates with PTV Sports and ARY ZAP For Pakistan, West Indies ODI Series

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Lahore (Nut Desk) BankIslami, Pakistan’s leading Islamic financial institution, has proudly collaborated with PTV Sports and ARY ZAP app in the ongoing one-day international cricket series that is being played between Pakistan and West Indies from June 8 till June 12 in Multan. The bank is the presenting sponsor of Digital Live Streaming on the ARY Zap app along with being the co-sponsors of the series being broadcast by PTV Sports. The two teams will play three matches which begin at 4PM.

BankIslami President and CEO Syed Amir Ali said, “It is a pleasure for BankIslami to promote Pakistan via the telecast of the one-day international against West Indies. Pakistan’s soft image must be presented to the world and the Pakistan cricket team’s achievements are among the best that can be offered. This series will help Pakistan host other sports events and promote tourism.”

BankIslami is a leading Islamic financial institution that believes in authenticity, innovation and keeps its customers’ needs at its topmost priority.

Sherry Rehman favours ban on marriages of minors

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  • Federal Minister’s talks on women’s suffering during pandemic

 

Pakistan (Nut Desk) The global pandemic was an existential crisis for all, indeed, but during such a turmoil and conflict, women were at the epicentre of all intersects, stated federal minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman while shedding light on the atrocities faced by women during the pandemic.

Federal Minister shared her thoughts while speaking at an exclusive Power Talk session titled ‘Women, Power and the Ghost of the Pandemic, hosted by Pathfinder Group of Companies in collaboration with Martin Dow Group at Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.

Renowned educationist and Senior Vice Chairman Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) Dr. Huma Baqai moderated the session. Huma commented that while she considered girls dropping out of school a tragedy the minister informed her it was the domestic violence during covid. Senator Sherry Rehman stated that during the pandemic, women found their homes, a place that is supposed to protect you, to be a place of violence and fear instead.

She said, “We are taught in schools about public policy and liberal democracy but what we are not taught is that it isn’t about seeking redistributive justice. It is about levelling the social pyramids and that includes patriarchy as well.”

She continued, “In our carelessness towards women, we are creating an Armageddon in our everyday lives. Our patriarchal society strips women of the autonomy to make decisions about their lives, bodies, future, access to education, and opportunities.”

While talking about the rights for women and how they have been terribly exploited by the structure of our society, Sherry said, “The right to education is seen as a privilege for girls, while for boys, it is considered a necessity.” She further added that women need to step out of their comfort zones to change that narrative.

The income gap between women and men is still huge in workplaces. The stats show that only 20% of our total population make up the women in workplace while the fact that they work in fields, fisheries, factories, garment sweat shops and other such places is totally overlooked, she said Though women in Pakistan even in the remote areas are empowering the economy yet they are not provided the autonomy and recognition they deserve, she added

While replying to a question on rising divorce rate, Sherry Rehman mentioned a bill she was trying to get passed with the Federation allowing the women to choose who they marry or at least banning the marriages of minors. However the said bill has only been approved in Sindh so far, she said.

“Young women, when coerced into a marriage, are not empowered enough or informed enough, (or both), to make health choices. If you do not have the basic information on when to space your pregnancies, you will have high mortality rate, which is extremely high in Pakistan already,” said Sherry.

While concluding her talk, federal minister said that our entire culture is built around putting the women into child bearing process, whether they are willing or not. That is a basic right that needs to be provided to our women.

 

Camon 19 series; TECNO to Globally Launch the new Stylish Icon in the Tech world

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The leading smartphone brand, TECNO is all set to unveil its most anticipated phone globally – the Camon 19 series. The launch is to take place above the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York City atop the iconic Rockefeller Center on June 14, 2022.

TECNO has also announced that it is among the first to make Android 13 beta available on its latest Camon 19 Pro 5G and shared plans to update to Android 12 on its CAMON 18 series. Moreover, the new Camon 19 series is reported to come with four different variants to match the unique style of the masses.

Apart from being the most anticipated smartphone of the year, TECNO CAMON 19 Series recently won the world-renowned iF Design Award 2022 where it was praised for its Stylish & innovative design and the camera module. It also won the MUSE Design Award 2022 for the Product Design of its Art Edition.

However, this is the first time a smartphone manufacturer will be unveiling a new product from the heights of the Rockefeller Center. TECNO has chosen the venue to be fitting for the new launch, indicating a big step forward with regard to its global reach and its focus on premium offerings by integrating fashion with innovative technology.

This is also the first time TECNO holds a global launch event in New York City or the United States ever. Based on its standing as the epicenter of art, fashion, and design, the “Big Apple” was selected as a backdrop for the event. Choosing New York City, TECNO announces the fact that how well it goes with the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit in all of us.