The State Bank of Pakistan released its Quarterly Payment System Review (QPSR) for the first quarter, July – September 2020, of the fiscal year 2020-21 today, which shows strong growth in the pace of digital financial transactions in the country. Promoting digital financial services is a key goal of the SBP. According to the data reported in the review, digital …

Naheed.pk, the commerce initiative of Naheed Supermarket, a leading name in retail shopping in Pakistan, honored the top athletes, in a colorful ceremony held recently as part of Conclave Pakistan 3.0, an event organized by e-Creatorz and America Pakistan Business Development Forum, to commemorate their successes. The event was graced by people from all walks of life, from Commissioner Karachi …

Country’s connectivity and digital services leader, Zong 4G, has introduced a matchless international roaming offer for customers traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The offer is in continuation of Zong 4G’s industry-leading international roaming solutions to help Pakistanis stay connected with friends and family back home on their travels abroad. Through the offer, Zong 4G’s prepaid customers can get …

JAKARTA: The Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) was established in 2008 to create a progressive democratic architecture in the Asia-Pacific region. In the past decades, the Forum facilitated dialogues through sharing experiences and best practices in managing diversity that encourages equality, mutual understanding and respect. This year, the 13th Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) will be held in Nusa Dua, Bali, on …

Monis Rahman, Founder, rozee.pk is offering free ecommerce stores for women SMEs in the LADIESFUND Community and recently addressed them virtually. Although based in Lahore, he flew down to The Buraq Center by LADIEFUND in Karachi for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day’s as part of Global Entrepeneurship Week to virtually address thousands of women SMEs in Pakistan. More than 3000 women watched …

Ismail Suttar, President Employers’ Federation of Pakistan(EFP), during a visit to Turkey with Mehmood Arshad Director Economic Council, to meet Vice President of Istanbul Chambers of Commerce (ICC), Israfil KURALAY, said that Turkey and Pakistan share an inseparable brotherly bond and in current economic times must religiously pursue bilateral trade and investment ventures. EFP President, while highlighting the bloated USD …

Jazz World, the self-care platform of Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, has crossed seven million monthly active users. This milestone cements Jazz World as the largest local app in Pakistan. Jazz World is an online customer engagement platform that allows subscribers to check prepaid balance and postpaid bill, recharge their mobile balance, …

Pakistan telecom industry’s CSR frontrunner, Zong 4G, has extended support to Naureen Zindagi Welfare Trust (NZWT), an orphanage in Islamabad amid the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is a part of Zong 4G’s commitment to empowering Pakistan and giving back to the society, especially the marginalized communities. Naureen Zindagi Welfare Trust is an orphanage for children in Islamabad’s Ghauri Town. NZWT …

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banking network, together with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), carried out the second ballot for the four winners of the “Welcome Home – Roshan Digital Account” campaign, during a ceremony held at Faysal House, Karachi. The ceremony was held in reference to a joint initiative by Faysal Bank and PIA, to promote …

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced its ‘Emarati Credit Card’ will feature the iconic UAE Nation Brand ‘Seven Lines’ logo, following a collaboration agreement with the UAE Nation Brand Office. Launched to celebrate the UAE’s 49th National Day, the newly-branded ‘Emarati Credit Card’ will offer an exclusive free-for-life offer to new UAE national customers, …