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Avail exciting discounts across a range of your favourite realme products with special Daraz Live sessions full of realme giveaways

Daraz has just kicked off its Pakistan Day sale and joining them for yet another collaboration is the emerging tech democratizer itself – realme. In the spirit of Pakistan Day, realme has teamed up with Daraz to deliver the ultimate value to its fans with incredible discounts of up to 10% on a diverse range of realme products. You can avail these discounts on realme products from Wednesday, March 16 – Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Visit this link to get your favourite products now: https://click.daraz.pk/e/_66ZPq

money, packing its smartphones with the latest features and making them available to a lower price segment. The smartphone brand always prioritizes being first in their price segment to introduce new technology. So, let’s take a sneak peek at what products will be making the rounds during the Pakistan Day Sale.

realme’s full arsenal of smartphone series will be represented by at least one model each during the sale. This includes the realme Number series, the realme GT series, the realme C series and the realme Narzo series – all of which will have their prices slashed.

But the most exciting of all is the realme 9i (128GB), the latest release which will also be a part of the sale. With its Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 6nm chipset, Stereo Prism Design, 50MP AI Triple Camera, and 33W Dart Charge, the realme 9i has something for everyone. The realme GT Master Edition (128GB), which was named Smartphone of the Year in 2021 will be representing the realme GT series during the Pakistan Day Sale at Daraz. This smartphone is manufactured with a very unique design concept based around a suitcase and travelling. From the realme Narzo series, the realme Narzo 50i (64GB) will be joining the sale, which is a powerhouse gaming device that delivers great performance at a lower price point.

realme’s C series of phones has the highest amount of representation during the Pakistan Day Sale with the realme C11 (32GB), realme C11 (64GB), realme C21 (32GB), realme C21Y (64GB), realme C25s (128GB), and the realme C25Y (64GB) all going on sale during the event. The realme C series represents the brand’s most budget-friendly line of smartphones and with the Pakistan Day discounts it becomes even more so.

realme will also host two Daraz Live sessions during the event which will take place on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 08:00 pm with Warisha Khan and Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 01:00 pm. Both the sessions will feature exciting giveaways of realme products. You can expect a mix of realme’s AIoT products such as the realme Buds Air 2, realme Buds Q2, realme Smart Band, and the realme Power Bank that has a capacity of 10,000mAh and 30W Dart Charge. The realme Motion Activated Night Light as well as realme smartphones such as the realme C11 and realme C21Y will also be given away.

So, don’t forget to tune in to the Daraz Live sessions hosted by realme and if it’s your lucky day, you might walk away with some realme goodies.

Here’s the link: https://click.daraz.pk/e/_66ZPq

BRINGING EASE TO VEHICLE BUYBACK PROCESS

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) CarFirst, Pakistan’s largest used car trading platform, signed an MOU with HABIBMETRO, at CarFirst’s regional office in Karachi to trade the fleet vehicles under HABIBMETRO’s ijarah financing option. Under this arrangement, CarFirst will be offering inspection and evaluation services of the fleet vehicles of HABIBMETRO Bank. Carfirst and HABIBMETRO’s collaboration aims to mutually benefit both parties with a transparent and hassle-free car trading service.

CarFirst will purchase cars owned by HABIBMETRO at the discretion of both parties. CarFirst is catering to the rising demand of the used cars market by providing efficient solutions to individual customers and corporations to sell cars. By entering strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions like HABIBMETRO, CarFirst aims to meet the needs of potential sellers in the best possible way.

Commenting on this collaboration with HABIBMETRO, Shahbaz Saeed, Head of Marketing at CarFirst, said, “CarFirst is driven towards simplifying the lives of its customers and continuously pushing Pakistan’s used car industry forward through innovative solutions and progressive partnerships. This new joint venture is likely to prove fruitful for both Carfirst and HABIBMETRO in terms of an effective and seamless disposal solution of the corporate fleet.”

Salman Ali, Head of Consumer Partnerships at HABIBMETRO, said, “We look forward to strengthening our partnership with CarFirst in the future.” -Ends- About CarFirst CarFirst is Pakistan’s most trusted used car trading platform that revolutionized the way used cars are traded in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan and Hyderabad and other cities. CarFirst has solved the problems of the used car market by bringing in regulation, transparency, instant payment, secure transfers, and hassle-free trading.

Islamabad (Nut Desk) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) & Ufone celebrated International Women’s Day through a comprehensive month-long campaign to promote gender equality at the workplace under the theme #BreakingTheBias. The campaign has been in line with the PTCL Group’s long-term commitment to women empowerment and participation across all fields. To reinforce the message, PTCL Group has been running digital campaigns on social media platforms, where employees are seen making pledges to break the bias against women.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) In its commitment to promote green and healthy communities, Shan Shares, the CSR identity of Shan Foods, has partnered with Ismail Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organization founded as an extension of Ismail Industries Limited, to construct and maintain a park under the Foundation’s WASL project (Water and Sanitation Logistics).

WASL is a social impact project of Ismail Foundation which aims to provide access to safe, low-cost, and high-quality drinking water to all through its state-of-the-art water containers and RO plant. Under this partnership, Shan Shares will sponsor WASL for the construction of a recreational park in the area surrounding the plant. This initiative will not only help support the clean water project but also uplift the quality of living of the residents by providing them with cleaner air to breathe and bringing positive changes to their health and wellbeing.

Maria Rashdi, Head of Corporate communication & PR at Shan Foods, sharing her views on the initiative said, “Through this partnership, we hope to promote the preservation of the environment and encourage a healthy lifestyle among people. At Shan Foods, we believe that it is our responsibility to nurture and protect the environment we are a part of.”

Arif Hussain Nomani, Head of HR at Ismail Industries, while commenting on the partnership, said, “Conservation of natural resources, especially water, is the core objective behind the WASL project. As a corporation ourselves, we recognize the impact such initiatives from corporate sector carry. We appreciate Shan Shares’ contribution to our cause and hope to keep playing our part for the betterment of our environment.”

Shan Shares is committed to raising awareness and taking action for uplifting communities and the environment through its various initiatives centered around the wellbeing and protection of the planet and people.

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) WWF-Pakistan and Engro Foundation, the social investment arm of Engro Corporation, entered into a first-of-its-kind partnership for the conservation and management of the endangered Indus River dolphins.

The project will focus on the core habitat of the 500 km (approximate) Indus River stretch between Taunsa and Sukkur barrages. This stretch is a habitat of approximately 1,800 Indus River dolphins and overlaps with the Indus Flyway, which is a globally important route of migratory birds. The area has immense ecological and cultural significance as the Guddu – Sukkur stretch is a protected area, Indus Dolphin Reserve, and was declared a Ramsar wetland under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and Key Biodiversity Area (KBA). Similarly, the Taunsa – Guddu River section is home to the second-largest Indus dolphin population of 660 individuals.

The selected project area supports 90 per cent population of the Indus River dolphin, eight species of freshwater turtles, smooth-coated otters, hog deer and fishing cats. The project area and the adjoining wetlands support many endangered and threatened migratory birds as well. Considering that the Indus River dolphin is the top predator and keystone species of the river, saving and protecting it will support the conservation of the other important species including migratory birds and freshwater turtles.

As part of the project, Engro Foundation along with WWF-Pakistan will work towards protection, conservation and management for the viable population of the Indus River dolphin and its habitat, using internationally developed and tested tools and technological advancements. The partners will also be undertaking a comprehensive dolphin survey, along with awareness and outreach efforts to foster commitment from the government, communities, and other stakeholders, to achieve the desired project outcomes. Moreover, the project aims to create a strong relationship of the citizens (communities, civil society, students, teachers and youth) with the Indus River and its associated biodiversity through monitoring of the river’s health parameters and biodiversity (dolphins, turtles, migratory birds). The project will help diversify the existing livelihoods of the fisherfolk and other indigenous wetlands-dependent communities to reduce pressure from the riverine resources.

According to Hammad Naqi Khan, Director General, WWF-Pakistan “Engro Foundation’s support to the Indus River dolphin fits in with the global priorities for the conservation of river dolphins agreed in the Global River Dolphin Strategy. Owning a species that is endemic to the Indus River system is our responsibility because only we can conserve it. It is an iconic and powerful species of the freshwater ecosystem which helps in conveying a strong message that rivers are alive, and are not resources to exploit.”

According to Ghias Khan, President and CEO Engro Corporation and Trustee of Engro Foundation, “The Indus River dolphin, which is seen as a part of Pakistan’s heritage, is, unfortunately, facing an existential threat. As a socially responsible business that is committed to helping solve some of the pressing issues of Pakistan, we are excited to partner with WWF-Pakistan for this unique project. We hope that our humble contribution will prove to be exemplary and encourage wider support for this initiative to enable the zero extinction global goals of the WWF Network.”

This project will be a part of the River Dolphin Rivers Initiative of WWF International under Freshwater Practice. The project is aligned with the Global River Dolphin Strategy, which was jointly developed by leading global conservation organizations such as the Whales and Dolphin Society, UK and IUCN/Cetacean Specialist Group, among others.

OICCI organizes ‘Pakistan Climate Conference 2022’ to support positive climate actions in Pakistan

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Pakistan Climate Conference was organized by OICCI and was hosted at the premises of Unilever Pakistan. It brought together experts and corporate leaders, both local and global, to initiate a dialogue on this important topic.

SAPM on Ministry to Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, stated while addressing the ‘Pakistan Climate Conference 2022’ “It is a great achievement and honor for Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective voice of top foreign investors in Pakistan, to bring together several corporations on one platform and help the government lead climate actions in Pakistan and contribute to Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs) made at the COP26,”

The conference was attended by a large number of participants, both physically and virtually, including government officials, senior industry leaders, climate change activists, academia, senior journalists and civil society members.

Adviser to PM on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, also applauded the OICCI and said that Climate change has a direct economic impact and Pakistan Climate Conference has laid the foundation for an action plan that will help Pakistan meet its global climate commitments and ensure the sustainability of its economy.

President OICCI, Ghias Khan, informed that the OICCI’s ambition for the Pakistan Climate Conference is to build on learnings from COP 26 to identify and implement efforts needed to reduce climate impact in Pakistan. In this conference our aim is to bring together climate experts, policy makers and corporate decision makers to share learnings and best practices to help Pakistan develop necessary climate interventions.’

Summarizing the session, Vice President OICCI, Amir Paracha highlighted that the local as well as global speakers at the conference shared their ambitions, solutions, and global best practices to foster climate change actions in Pakistan. They said that Pakistan has much to do if it is to meet its ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which aims to cut 50% of projected emissions and achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030. In addition, Pakistan has set the vision to work on clean transport, with 30% electric vehicles by 2030. All of this requires urgent and concrete policy action within the country over the remainder of this decade. In view of this ambition, the Pakistan Climate Conference has started dialog on several critical areas and provide the dialogue needed for the country to speed up its climate positive journey.

While some of the global and local speakers who joined the conference physically and virtually, included:

Mr. Knut Ostby – Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan

Ms. Nadja Picard – Head of Reporting, PwC Global

Mr. Alan Jope – CEO Unilever Global

Mr. Jesper Brodin – CEO IKEA Global

Mr. Bill Winters – CEO SCB Global

Mr. Alok Sharma – President COP26