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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  TECNO has officially started its #ShowYourSpark TikTok campaign for the latest Spark 8C. Many prominent TikTokers including Haris Ali and Hira khan were a part of this campaign, with hundreds of others dancing to the catchy beat. TikTok viewers are urged to share their own videos using this beat and get a chance to win a brand new Spark 8C smartphone.

TECNO Spark series has always been famous for its high-tech features on an affordable budget. The new Spark 8C comes with a 13MP Rear AI dual camera, 8MP Front Camera, 6.56” HD+ Dot Notch Display, 90Hz refresh rate, and 5000mAh Battery. Moreover, it is available in two variants 4+128GB (PKR 23,999) and 3+64GB (PKR 19,499).

The main highlight of the phone is its Expandable Memory. With the Memory Fusion Technology, the Spark 8C RAM can be increased by 3GB. Hence, the 4+128GB phone can be expanded to 7+128GB and the 3+64GB variant can be expanded to 6+64GB. Spark 8C comes in four stylish colors – Magnetic Black, Turquoise Cyan, Iris Purple, and Diamond Grey.

This is not all, the new Spark 8C brings its users new innovative features such as Customized Beauty, Rear Camera decoration and Fingerprint sensor design, SOPLAY, other special audio features, and much more. Features like SOPLAY are an amazing addition for youngsters to help them produce their own unique music videos.

Kelvin Zeng, CEO of TECNO Mobile Pakistan, shared his views

“This TikTok campaign is a unique interaction with our fans. We urge all youngsters to participate in this campaign and Show their Spark to the world. Spark 8C has successfully launched and is already being appreciated by the masses. We expect the same zeal for this TikTok activity as well.”

As many famous TikTokers are a part of this campaign, hundreds of more videos are coming from the local audience. The best ones will be shared and will get a chance to Win a new Spark 8C. SO hurry up and upload your own video to this catchy beat right now!

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  Savyour, Pakistan’s first pay-per-sale affiliate marketing network and rewards platform, has rolled out its in-store feature to broaden its scope from e-commerce to the overall retail sector of the country. Simultaneously, they have also launched a Google Chrome Extension to provide users with further convenience while shopping online.

The newly launched in-store feature allows users to earn additional cash back on top of purchases they make from brick-and-mortar outlets of Savyour’s partner brands. To get cash back, users can simply check-in via the app at a partner brand’s location and upload a scanned copy of their receipt. The cash back earned can be used in any way consumers wish as it is deposited to the in-app wallet and can be redeemed as cash in any bank account or mobile wallet. This feature works on all payment methods and the cash back reward is on top of running promotions and discounts.

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“The launch of our in-store feature strengthens our commitment towards transforming the way consumers shop in Pakistan. We, at Savyour, want  to improve the shopping experience of our users, and one way of doing this is to reward them  with cash. This incentive builds brand loyalty for businesses of all sizes in a simple but effective manner, increasing their revenue per customer. As we continue to expand our customer base across the country in different categories, our core mission remains to set new standards for user experience in all their transactions.” stated UmairGadit, CEO and Co-founder, Savyour.

The platform has already partnered with over 40 brands across 5 categories for this vertical. As of now, this feature is available in Karachi with plans of expanding to Islamabad and Lahore soon. Through the Google Chrome Extension, Savyour’s users will be able to automatically activate cashback once they log onto a partner brand’s website and place an order.

Founded in August 2020, Savyour established the country’s first and largest rewards platform which is also available to users as a mobile application and website. Till date, the platform has on-boarded over 300 brands and expanded its presence across 58 cities. This year, Savyour’s expansion plans include launching new categories to offer users with more options which would elevate the overall shopping experience in Pakistan and benefit a broader community of consumers.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The three day Solar Pakistan and Electricity Pakistan exhibition, which started on Saturday at Expo Centre Lahore, attracted more than 10,000 trade visitors, representatives of solar companies and professionals from across various industries.

A high level conference also took place at the event which highlighted the importance of renewable energy industry. The conference had the presence of top management of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), Lahore Development Authority (LDA), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan Solar Association (PSA).

The exhibition highlighted latest innovations in solar and sustainable energy industry by offering a unique platform to forge partnerships between public and private sectors for a wide ranging latest technologies and solutions for the solar energy industry.

The visitors were really enthralled to witness Solar Pakistan and Electricity Pakistan exhibition organized by FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. which had participation of more than 100 top-notch national and international exhibiting companies under one roof.

The visitors were attracted towards the low-cost power resources on display. Commercial as well as industrial units are opting for solar-based power generation, which is now the cheapest source of energy and the cost of such production unit has gone below the gas-based power plants.

The exhibition attracted key industry leaders, government officials, manufacturers, suppliers, traders, distributors. Exhibiting companies lauded efforts of the organizer FAKT Exhibitions as they were able to meet their targeted trade professionals, close deals and generate excellent business at Solar Pakistan and Electricity Pakistan exhibition.

Pakistan aims at achieving 5-6% of its total on-grid electricity supply from renewables (excluding large hydropower) by 2030. Total installed power capacity stood at 26 GW at year-end 2016, of which 4.2% was renewable energy.

The huge deficiency of electricity due to heavy reliance on imported fuels has become a significant impediment to socio-economic development in Pakistan. This scenario creates an increase in local fuel prices and limits potentials in the establishment of new industrial zones. The current gap between the demand and production of electricity in Pakistan is approximately 5000–8000 MW with a constant increase of 6–8 % per annum.

Hence, more sustainable and renewable energy sources are required to overcome the existing problem. Pakistan is endowed with potential renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. These resources have the capacity to be major contributors to future energy production matrix, climate change reduction efforts, and the sustainable energy

Solar Pakistan exhibition is the only dedicated platform that brings latest solar innovations and showcases the largest solar projects in region providing a unique platform in building partnerships with all government and private sectors in pursuing innovative solutions.

Lahore (Nut Desk)     

The mid-range smartphone provides excellent photography capabilities with a bargain of a price tag

In today’s age of social media, with the rise of platforms such as Instagram, people are gravitating more and more towards images and photography as a form of self-expression. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words and this very simplicity with which images convey feelings and information is what makes them a popular medium of expression amongst the youth of today. The perfect shot doesn’t come easily to everyone but with the perfect tools in hand one can really level up their photography from basic to sophisticated. With the power-packed realme 9i you get the power of heavy-weight photography wrapped in a light-weight 190g package. Let’s take a look inside the tech democratizer’s latest offering to see what gives it the edge with its photographic capabilities.

The realme 9i comes with an advanced AI Triple Camera setup. The smartphone features three lenses, each with their own unique contributions. The primary lens is the 50MP Ultra HD Main Camera which helps you take stunning, ultra-high pixel pictures with great resolution. The second lens in the rear camera setup is the 2MP Portrait Lens. This lens is used to create the effect seen in the smartphone’s portrait mode which keeps the background of your picture out of focus while putting your subject in sharp focus. This effect makes the subject of the photo stand out more against an obscured background. The last lens featured in the rear camera setup is the 4cm Macro Lens. The Macro Lens is a lens designed for close-up photography. It has the ability to focus at much smaller distances than other lenses thus giving it the ability to take detailed photographs of miniscule subjects. You can also experiment with a range of different photography modes such as panoramic view, night mode, AI beauty, expert mode, time-lapse, HDR, filter, super text, and slow motion.

Of course, when it comes to social media most users are interested in a different kind of photos which are commonly referred to as selfies. The realme 9i features a marvelous 16MP AI Selfie Camera which delivers stunning selfies using a blend of top notch hardware and the power of AI. The AI beauty mode helps your selfies pop more by allowing you to set the level of image beautification. The performance of the AI is boosted by the realme 9i’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor which brings with it a 10% increase in AI performance and Qualcomm’s third generation AI engine. The AI mainly works its magic in AI beauty mode, night mode, and for photography in motion. What’s more, the realme 9i has got you covered with up to 128GB storage and a massive 5000mAh battery so you can take as many pictures as your heart desires without worrying about running out of battery or space on your smartphone and trusted camera.

The realme 9i brings its users good value for money, packed with exciting features for photography enthusiasts and others alike. Harness real power in your photography with the realme 9i at an economical price. You can get your own realme 9i for the attractive price of just PKR 36,999/- so go get your very own today and spice up your social media feeds.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Incubation Wing signed an MoU on Friday 25th March 2022, to explore avenues of collaboration and to work jointly mainly on financial inclusion, financial literacy of PITB incubation wing start-ups and awareness for ACCA stakeholders including members and future members on opportunities in entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The MoU was signed by Assad Hameed Khan Head of ACCA Pakistan and Sajid Latif Director General e-Governance, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).

Also present at the ceremony were, Shahid Khan-Head of Business Development, Central, ACCA Pakistan; Aamir Saleem-Business Development Manager, Central, ACCA Pakistan; Muhammad Shahid Khan- Business Development Manager, Central, ACCA Pakistan. Assad Hameed shared his thoughts on the collaboration, saying, “ACCA is looking forward to the collaboration with PITB.

At ACCA, we believe financial inclusivity is vital in our country’s social and economic growth and can bring about radical changes in all sectors.” For more developments on this partnership, stay connected to ACCA’s socials.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services company, Zong 4G, has joined hands with Tracking World Pvt Ltd to offer state-of-the-art vehicle infotainment solution for leading vehicle brands in Pakistan. 

Leading the digital innovation in the country, the partnership will bring new innovative solutions that will contribute to the digital transformation of vehicles in the country. The partnership was signed by the management of both companies during the ceremony held in Lahore. 

Through this partnership, the companies will integrate their suite of technologies, primarily by incorporating Tracking World’s vehicle solution as part of Zong 4G’s connectivity and digital solutions.

Moreover, the partnership will facilitate the leading automakers in Pakistan for connected vehicles through in-car operation software systems focusing on 4G-powered cockpits, high-definition mapping and connectivity products. 

Zong is one of the leading operators to provide customized solutions to corporates of all domains and sizes in the industry. The partnership with Tracking World is in line with Zong’s efforts to help businesses digitalize and provide innovative solutions.

Commenting on the partnership, the spokesperson of Zong 4G shared, “As part of our mission to bring innovative digital solutions and follow our slogan of ‘Let’s Get Digital’, we are collaborating with companies such as Tracking World to offer products and services, to offer unmatched user experience. Through our partnership, together we will ensure the digital of the vehicle industry in Pakistan.”

Tracking World Pvt Ltd is one of the most renowned tech companies of Pakistan and is engaged in vehicle management, surveillance, and infotainment for a long time. The company is making the infotainment technology more sophisticated and robust with the goal of bringing a high-quality user connectivity experience. 

“We are excited to partner with Zong 4G, as they will leverage their most-advanced connectivity and solution to bring unparalleled opportunity for transformation across vehicle industry in the country. We aim to make the selection and adoption of infotainment solutions easier, more accessible, and affordable for all vehicles.”

The infotainment solution of Tracking World underpinned by the widest and best-in-class 4G network of the country, Zong 4G, will adhere to provide new technologies that will digitally transform the infotainment solution whilst building customer trust.

Lahore (Nut Desk) Nutrition International in collaboration with Punjab Food Authority and National Fortification Alliance Pakistan organized a one-day training on “Edible Oil Fortification Processes and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC)” in a local hotel in Lahore on March 28, 2022.

The training was part of Nutrition International’s project on “Digitizing Pakistan’s Vitamin A /oil Program to Drive Sustainability” being implemented across Pakistan. The training session was attended by more than 30 officials from Punjab Food Authority and edible oil mills from Punjab. The training covered topics on importance of edible oil fortification, methods of fortification and best practices for Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Ms. Saba Adil, Additional Director General – Operations, Punjab Food Authority while talking to the participants said, “food fortification is a simple and cost effective intervention to improve nutrition and wellbeing of our women and adolescent girls.

Good and balanced nutrition is essential for a healthy growth and development of our children as it increases their ability to learn, grow and be an effective contributor to the economy”. She added that provision of quality and nutritious food is a priority for Punjab Food Authority. She also appreciated Nutrition International (NI) for its technical support in implementing edible oil fortification interventions in the province.

Dr Khawaja Masood Ahmed–National Coordinator, National Fortification Alliance (NFA), MoNHSR&C also highlighted the importance of food fortification and shared that fortification standards have been approved by the government and now NFA is working with the provincial governments for necessary regulation to create an enabling environment for food fortification.

Zameer Haider, National Project Manager, Nutrition International said, “Almost half of women and children in Pakistan are micronutrients deficient and 37% households are food insecure, which is an alarming situation and needs to be addressed on an urgent basis. Due to this poor state of malnutrition, Pakistan is losing around 3% of its GDP (which is 7.6 USD) annually.”

Umer Islam Khan, Secretary General, Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers’ Association (PVMA) while speaking to the participants shared that cooking oil industries are fully committed to play their role to improve the nutrition of our people and assured their association’s wholehearted support to Nutrition International and the National Fortification Alliance for this noble cause where vitamins A&D can be given to people through adequate fortification of cooking oil.

At the end of the training, certificates were distributed amongst participants.