Will Review Project Progress After Three Days As Directed By CM Punjab: Bilal Afzal

                                                   

As per the directions of Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mr. Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Caretaker Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation, Communication and Works Punjab, Mr. Bilal Afzal, visited the site of Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling which is the project of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab).

Commissioner Lahore Division, Mr. Muhammad Ali Randhawa, CEO PCBDDA, Mr. Imran Amin, Assistant Commissioner Model Town, Ibrahim Arbab, Managing Director WASA, CEO LWMC, CE LESCO, Director Engineering SNGPL Lahore, Director PHA, Lahore, Director Rescue 1122, DSP Traffic Police, Gulberg Circle and Directorate Heads of CBD Punjab were present during the visit. 

Executive Director Technical PCBDDA, Mr. Riaz Hussain, briefed the Provincial Minister about the development progress of the project. CBD Punjab has completed the 100% pile work and will complete the slabbing of the barrels in the estimated time, as per the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, heavy machinery is mobilized to pace up the development progress. 

The Provincial Minister also chaired the meeting to review the progress of the project, which was co-chaired by Commissioner Lahore, while addressing the meeting Bilal Afzal said, “To provide maximum relief to the public is our utmost priority and CM Punjab has a clear vision on this. I have directed all the concerned departments to work together for the timely completion of this project. I can foresee that this project will change the development landscape of Lahore”. He further added that CM Punjab has specially instructed him to oversee this project as per his directions he will review the development of the project after every three days. 

Commissioner Lahore Division, Mr. Muhammad Ali Randhawa while sharing his thoughts said, “Chief Minister Punjab is very keen on the timely completion of this project to minimize the hindrance in the daily commute of citizens of Lahore. The development pace is satisfactory, and I have high hopes that as per the guidelines of CM Punjab, this project will be completed in the stipulated time”.

The Government authorities, management of PCBDDA and official contractor of the project as per the directive of the Chief Minister Punjab, have decided to open all the roads by mid of February 2023, and the whole project will be completed by the end of March 2023.

Another Pakistani student achieves highest mark in ACCA exam

                                                                

Pass rates have been announced by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for students who sat their exams in December 2022.

 

107,142 students from around the world entered for the December sitting of ACCA exams, which saw 128,693 exams completed. Huzaifa Jamil from Lahore, Pakistan, emerged as a global award recipient for earning the highest score worldwide in ACCA's Financial Reporting (FM) paper. 107,142 entered for the December sitting, which saw 128,693 exams completed.

 

ACCA’s campaign manager for Asia Pacific, Rashid Khan, said:

 

‘Huzaifa's drive and ambition serve as a source of inspiration for the talented youth in our country. His success serves as a reminder that Pakistanis have the potential to excel on a global stage if they are given the right opportunities and platform. Despite the numerous challenges facing the country, the key to a successful future is to support and celebrate the achievements of young individuals like Huzaifa, and to encourage them to pursue their passions and dreams, unencumbered by obstacles.’

 

Huzaifa credits his success to hard work and perseverance and is thankful for the support from his parents and teachers at SKANS School of Accountancy.

 

Huzaifa is privileged to have also memorised the Holy Quran and is eager to embark on a fulfilling auditing career. He looks forward to all the exciting global opportunities and rewards that come with being a globally in-demand ACCA-qualified professional.

 

Huzaifa has set a high bar for himself with his consistent exam performances and is determined to maintain this level of excellence. He is focused on replicating his success in his remaining exams and is dedicated to building a successful career, earning recognition for his family and country.

 

The ACCA qualification is highly regarded and widely recognised around the world, offering exciting career opportunities with leading employers. The ACCA Qualification rigorously tests the skills, abilities and competencies that a modern accountant needs, with a firm grounding in ethics and professionalism.

 

ACCA is world’s leading body for professional accountants with 241,000 members and 542,000 future members based in 178 countries and regions.

Latest economic conditions survey from ACCA and IMA paints a picture of a steady but weak global economy

                                                     

The Q4 Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) shows signs of steadying, however, many indicators remain weaker than a year ago. The good news is that the GECS Confidence Index bounced slightly for the second consecutive quarter, perhaps reflecting hopes that the worst of the central bank tightening might soon be over and that China might successfully relax its zero-COVID restrictions. 

Even so, the Confidence Index remains below its median reading for the period since 2012. There is not much positive news from the other three economic indicators – new orders, capital expenditure (CapEx), and employment. CapEx picked up marginally but remains below the median of the same period; new orders and employment showed a further modest deterioration. 

Taken as a whole, the results are consistent with a subdued macro-economic outlook. But the good news is that they do not appear yet to be at levels consistent with an outright global recession in 2023 – even though this is the base case scenario for many economic forecasters. 

A good cross-check is provided by the two GECS “Fear” indices, which reflect respondents’ concerns that customers and/or suppliers may go out of business. Reassuringly, these were little changed from the 2022 Q3 survey, despite the sharp rise in borrowing costs and the prospect of negative corporate-earnings growth in 2023. 

Assad Hameed Khan, head of ACCA Pakistan, said: “What stands out is the improvement in confidence in developed countries - both Western Europe and North America. The improvement in confidence probably reflects hopes that the Russia–Ukraine situation can be contained, and that there will be sufficient natural gas to see Europe through what now looks increasingly likely to be a mild winter. Looking to the weaker emerging markets (especially Pakistan) however, 2023 could still prove to be a challenging time as reflected in the growing sovereign credit concerns and request to International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance. Moreover, the central bank remains under pressure for continued higher interest rates, monetary tightening and foreign exchange transaction restrictions (further slowing growth).”

Loreal Jiles, vice president of research and thought leadership at IMA, said: “Global confidence has edged up for the second consecutive quarter as cost concerns have eased and with worries about accessing finance and securing prompt payment having not gotten any worse.

“This is something of a surprise given the global rapid tightening of monetary policy by the world’s central banks. The past 12 months have seen the most aggressive tightening of policy in more than 40 years, in pace, scale and breadth. It is strange that this has not yet had a material impact on financing conditions and corporate cash flows. But monetary policy works with long and variable lags, which suggests that this may become more of a problem later in 2023.”

The global economy faces three major uncertainties. 

First, have central banks overdone or underdone the amount of tightening that they have imposed? 

Second, can China engineer a smooth exit from zero-COVID without additional lockdowns? 

And third, will wage pressures ease without a major weakening of the employment market?

One of the unresolved questions from the COVID crisis is whether the combination of early retirement, prolonged ill health, and the move to hybrid working has profoundly altered the balance of power between employers and employees. These changed employment-market dynamics may make it harder for central banks to bring core inflation back to their 2% targets.

The answer to each of these questions will become much clearer as 2023 progresses.

Read the full GECS report

Construction Work At CBD Punjab Boulevard Project A Step Ahead

   

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), is working 24 hours in freezing weather and rain for the timely completion of its ongoing project of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling. Even the recent rain, fog and harsh weather conditions have not affected the pace of construction work.

On the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi and Commissioner Lahore Mr. Amir Jan, Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Mr. Muhammad Ali visited the project site of Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling Project. Assistant Commissioner Model Town Mr.Ibrahim Arbab, CTO Lahore Dr. Asad Malhi, SP Traffic Model Town, DSP Traffic Model Town, DG PHA, Executive Director CBD Punjab Mr. Riaz Hussain and staff of CBD Punjab were also present during the visit. Riaz Hussain, Executive Director Technical of CBD Punjab briefed Deputy Commissioner Lahore, about the progress of construction work. The full workforce has been deployed on the clear instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi and CEO of CBD Punjab, Mr. Imran Amin for the speedy completion of the project.

The technical team of CBD Punjab and the staff of contractor NLC are busy working day and night at the project site. Riaz Hussain further informed that along with complex piles, digging and slabbing of barrels will be completed soon and the work of retaining walls of the rainwater harvesting tank is also in progress.

CEO CBD Punjab Mr. Imran Amin is also visiting the project site on daily basis to monitor the construction work. During his recent visit, he said that all institutions are cooperating fully to complete the project. All resources are being mobilized to complete the project ahead of time and soon the traffic flow will be improved.

Deputy Commissioner Lahore expressed satisfaction with the pace of the construction work. He said that the convenience of the people should be given first priority and the citizens should be relieved from the temporary commute problem. Dr. Asad Malhi along with the technical staff of CBD Punjab, also briefed Deputy Commissioner Lahore, about the alternative plan for traffic. With the completion of the CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling project, millions of people will be benefited on daily basis and this project will be a great comfort for Lahore.

A 50MP Triple AI Camera on realme C35 Gets You the Crispiest Photos

   

realme C35 continues to top charts in Pakistan and other than its design, the 50MP AI Triple Camera on the rear is also a raging favourite. The triple camera system - donning  three  sensors has a 50MP primary sensor  paired with an f/1.8 aperture. The Macro Lens has an f/2.4 aperture, whereas the B&W Portrait Lens has an f/2.8 aperture.

On the front side, it has a single 8MP Selfie Camera paired with an f/2.0 aperture lens. This helps in capturing pictures and videos at a high resolution making the video call experience much more vibrant. The device is equipped with a 6.6 inch IPS LCD; a capacitive touchscreen display capable of supporting the HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, making realme C35 more attractive than ever.

realme C35 is a 4G powered device with an Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU. It has 128GB built-in memory with 4GB RAM. Apart of that, a microSD card slot helps users to store additional data of up to 1TB. A Li-Po non-removable 5000 mAh fast charging battery is an added feature of the phone.

Kalma Chowk Remodeling Project in Sync with Timelines

                                        

Imran Amin CEO of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), chaired a meeting to review the progress of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling project. Chairman PCBDDA, Mr. Fazeel Asif Jah, Executive Director Technical PCBDDA, Mr. Riaz Hussain, the technical team of PCBDDA and official contractors of PCBDDA also attended the meeting.

In the meeting, the CEO of PCBDDA was briefed about the progress of the construction work on the CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling project. During the briefing session Executive Director Technical PCBDDA, Mr. Riaz Hussain informed the attendees that two sump/well pumps will be installed soon at Ali Zaib Road and complicated retaining piles are completed. Excavation for the rainwater harvesting tank at Saint Marry Park is also completed. He further added that the slabbing of the underpass is in progress and will be completed soon.

On this occasion, the CEO of CBD Punjab, Mr. Imran Amin, said that “We are in sync with our timeline and budget estimate. We are clear about the timely completion of the project. Our utmost priority is to provide relief to the citizens of Lahore in their daily commute.”

Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to opening Kalma Chowk Underpass and other adjoining roads by the end of February 2023 and by the middle of March 2023, both the barrels of CBD Punjab Boulevard will be completed.

Alibaba.com Gathers Exporters at “B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT – Bharo Digital Export ki Nayi Uraan – Lahore Se”

                                       

Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, hosted “B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT – Bharo Digital Export ki Nayi Uraan – Lahore Se” to facilitate Pakistani exporters' understanding of and access to the global B2B market.

The event featured a line-up of speakers from Alibaba.com as well as prominent industry leaders from Lahore, including Miss Amy Li, Marketing Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr Rana Mansoor Qadir, Former Executive Member - PAAPAM, Mr. Hafiz Ahmed, Ecommerce Influencer and CEO of Ecomrades, and Mr. Shahbaz Siddique, Alibaba.com Certified Trainer.

During the event, global consumer trends in the food and agricultural sectors which have an implication on export from Pakistan were discussed. According to a statista.com report, consumer spending in the global food and beverage market amounted to US$8.66 trillion in 2022, and it will rise by 7.0% per year from 2019 to 2025. Asia accounted for the greatest profit share of the industry in 2022, with a market volume of US$4.3 trillion. For Pakistani exporters, rice is a promising and significant category.

At the event, it was also revealed that the top buyer markets in the agriculture category on Alibaba.com include the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh. Among the top buyer markets in the food category are the United States, Bangladesh and Turkey. Pakistan is also a major buyer market in both categories.

Talking on the occasion, Mr. Rana Mansoor Qadir, Former Executive Member – PAAPAM, said: “We are thankful to Alibaba.com for its efforts to open newer avenues for local businesses to enhance their sales and profitability. The world is changing fast through digitization; therefore traditional businesses should also change for good. Through Alibaba.com's global platform, our businesses can access markets all over the world and contribute effectively to the national economy.”

realme C35 - A Design Aesthetic That Takes Your Breath Away

     

The Glowing Silk Design is back! Capturing the minds of people just the way it did at its launch. The realme C35 is restocked with a unique upgrade that extends its memory to 4GB. This means people who were looking for a phone to flaunt with a flair for performance should look no further. realme C35 comes with a flat rim, shiny glass effect rear, round-edged corners and so much more to hype.

Modeled after silk, the realme C35 has a premium look and feel to it. The budget handset aims to provide a sense of luxury you might associate with silk woven clothing. Its aesthetic is similar to phones in a higher price bracket, being clean, simple, yet attractive. Silk was regarded as a symbol of wealth and status in ancient Chinese society. With the realme C35 you can look expensive without having to spend luxuriously. 

While it is not commonly known, silk is among the strongest textiles on the planet, having unbelievable tensile strength and elasticity. This has inspired the highly durable design of the realme C35. Undergoing rigorous testing by TUV Rheinland, the realme C35 has proven that it can endure falls, scratches, and that its components are reliable, earning it a TUV Rheinland High Reliability Certification. The endurance of silk has also inspired the long-lasting 5000mAh battery found in the realme C35. Like silk, the realme C35 is smooth to the touch and shimmers in the light. The realme C35 is ultra-thin, having a thickness of only 8.1mm, making it thinner than most of its competitors. This is symbolic of silk which is also a thin, smooth material. The silky smooth experience also extends to the smartphone’s display as it features a 16.7cm (6.6'') FHD Fullscreen that can provide a resolution of up to 2408x1080 so you can see richer details. 

The realme C35 really helps you stand out from the crowd in the best way possible. Apart from all the eye-catching features already discussed, the realme C35 comes equipped with a powerful 50MP AI Triple Camera so you can capture the best images while you look your best. Silk’s history of being kept away from the world because of its value only to be shared with the world at a later stage also mirrors realme’s efforts with democratizing technology over the years which was first locked into more premium segments. realme believes that luxury shouldn’t be hidden behind a steep price tag and that luxury is a feeling everyone deserves.

CBD Punjab Started Slabbing For Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling. Authority Completed 1840 Retaining Piles.

               

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), has completed the excavation and started slabbing barrels for CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling project.

As per the instructions of the CEO of PCBDDA, Mr. Imran Amin, the development pace is at full throttle. Out of 2000 retaining piles 1840 have been completed. CBD Punjab’s technical team has also started construction of a Rainwater Harvesting Tank at Saint Marry Park and the sump pump/water well  for the sewerage water disposal station at Centre Point is also near completion. The authority has closed the service lane in front of CBD Punjab and has started its upgradation whereas, the shifting of pipelines and electric cables will be completed soon by the concerned authorities.

CEO CBD Punjab Mr. Imran Amin has ensured that the project will be completed within the prescribed time and all the closed roads will be functional before Pakistan Super League (PSL), for the convenience of cricket fans and residents of Lahore.

CBD Punjab and City Traffic Police (CTP) Lahore have issued an updated traffic advisory as the authority has opened one lane of Kalma Chowk Underpass for the convenience of commuters traveling from Liberty Market towards Barket Market. All the contractors and employees of CBD Punjab are performing their duties efficiently to complete the project within the stipulated time.

Alibaba.com to discuss e-commerce potential for Manufacturers, traders & entrepreneurs of Lahore on January 19

                                            

Leading global B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com will gather exporters of Lahore on 19 January, 2023 to create awareness on importance of export industry in Pakistan and world’s largest B2B platform Alibaba.com. The agenda of this summit is to encourage local exporters to go online and go digital.

The event, titled “B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT – Bharo Digital Export ki Nayi Uraan – Lahore Se,” will focus to highlight the potential of Lahore manufacturers to go global with e-commerce platform Alibaba.com. Lahore is the engineering hub and one of the largest city of Pakistan that has a lot for sectors like agriculture, food, machinery & auto parts industry – Specially Opportunities for SMEs in auto parts industry.

The Summit will feature a line-up of experts in the fields of e-commerce and export, including Miss Amy Li, Marketing Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr Rana Mansoor Qadir, Former Executive Member - PAAPAM, Mr. Hafiz Ahmed, Ecommerce Influencer and CEO of Ecomrades, Mr. Shahbaz Siddique, Alibaba.com Certified Trainer.

Through such events Alibaba.com aims to extend its assistance for the growth of e-commerce culture in Pakistan. This B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT will bring entrepreneur, exporter, manufacturer, trader and small business owner under one roof!

The Alibaba.com event is now open for registration. Interested parties please sign up at [https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1916729816901/WN_cxEub7KnRnuoGKsiPaMvDg].

Syngenta Pakistan Launches CENTRIGO Farming Ecosystem in service of Local Farmers

CENTRIGO brings forth a transformational step in the local agriculture sector by providing end-to-end solutions for key pain points of Pakistani farmers

Syngenta Pakistan Limited, a leading agriculture innovation and technology company that provides crop protection, seeds, and digital services to millions of Pakistani farmers, has successfully launched CENTRIGO Farming Ecosystem to facilitate local farmers in overcoming the barriers to higher productivity and profitability. CENTRIGO addresses the end-to-end challenges of farmers to ensure that farming is efficient and profitable, by optimizing food production through holistic solutions offered via a network of physical centers, supported by digital tools to serve farmers at scale.

Pakistan, a country of over 225 million people with an expected population increase of further 56% by 2050, is at the center of rising climatic and food security concerns. In the midst of this situation are local farmers who not only have to navigate through climate change but also deal with market inefficiencies in their pursuit of producing safe and nutritious food for a growing population. They are often underserved and lack access to basic technologies that can unlock the full potential and value of their farms and produce. 

Setting a new benchmark for the industry, CENTRIGO will offer a full spectrum of solutions addressing key pain points of farmers by providing access to the right products, technology and services, including crop inputs, Agri financing, crop insurance, drone spraying services, farm machinery, all in one place. CENTRIGO has convened best-in-class partners to provide these services, including Bakhabar Kissan for remote farm management, Drone Robotics for drone spray services, Japan Machinery Store for farm machinery and Salam Takaful Limited for crop insurance, and will continue to develop strategic partnerships to better serve farmers.  

The inauguration ceremony of the first CENTRIGO center was held in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on January 11th and was attended by key stakeholders including government representatives, Syngenta Pakistan’s leadership team, partners and local farmers. This was the first of several centers that Syngenta Pakistan will be launching this year.

Speaking on the occasion, Zeeshan Hasib Baig – Country General Manager Syngenta Pakistan – said: “In line with our farmer-centric vision and in continuation of our efforts to facilitate our farmers, we are excited to launch CENTRIGO farming ecosystem in Pakistan. This is a groundbreaking initiative which will provide end-to-end services and products to our growers in one place, therefore eradicating the need for them to travel to multiple locations to get the required services and products. We strongly believe that the CENTRIGO centers will help in addressing Pakistan’s food security challenges by building robust food systems and by supporting our farmers in improving their crop yields through partnerships.” 

Director General Agriculture Extension KPK, Jan Muhammad while attending the Swabi center’s inauguration, stated that “One of the key challenges that our local farmers face is the distance that they have to travel to get different agri products and services. Syngenta Pakistan by launching CENTRIGO centers has taken a leap forward in addressing this issue. We really appreciate the innovative products, services and digital technologies that Syngenta Pakistan will be providing through CENTRIGO and are hopeful that this unique intervention will result in an improved farm productivity and higher profits for our growers. At the government level, KPK Agriculture Extension Department is working to facilitate the farmers and has also established model farm services centers in the province.“ 

First Alibaba.com Multan Seller Summit Held with Focus on Boosting E-commerce Exports

                                      

 Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, successfully hosted its first seller summit in Multan to highlight export opportunities available to local businesses from online commerce, reaffirming its commitment to helping exporters in the region enter the global market. The event was attended by more than 250 participants including over 100 participants who tuned in online.

The Alibaba.com seller summit, titled “Multan Seller Summit- Export! KYA? KYUN? AUR KAISE- Alibaba.com ke saath”, discussed various aspects of B2B e-commerce in the global market and how Pakistani exporters can tap the opportunity. Alibaba.com representatives also provided the participants with tips and advice on equipping themselves with the necessary skills and tools to thrive as sellers on Alibaba.com.

The event featured a line-up of speakers from Alibaba.com as well as prominent industry leaders from Multan, including Ms. Amy Li, Marketing Head at Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr. Sheikh M. Asim Saeed, Vice President, Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industries; Mr. Malik Junaid Ashraf, Alibaba.com Certified Trainer; MD. Shazil Majeed, Co-Founder, Epic Crafting; and Mr. Tanveer Nandla, Founder of Iskills Pakistan.Talking on the event Ms. Amy Li said, “We are overwhelmed to visit Multan as this region has huge untapped potential for e-commerce export development. We wish to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) here achieve sustainable growth by building their presence on our digital marketplace and boosting their visibility among global buyers, and in turn help promote the country’s export.”

Addressing the audience, Mr. Sheikh M. Asim Saeed, Vice President, Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industries, said, “The Multan business community is excited to work with a global player like Alibaba.com to support B2B e-commerce businesses here. With Alibaba.com, we look forward to promoting our export sector and boosting awareness of our quality suppliers and products among international buyers.”

Alibaba.com has been supporting the growth of SMEs since 1999 with digital tools designed specifically for B2B trade such as custom digital storefronts, communication tools, AI-powered buyer-supplier matching, customer and platform analytics and online trade shows. The platform has been dedicating efforts to onboarding Pakistani businesses to make global trade more accessible to local SMEs.

IBCC has approved the equivalence of the CP to the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) science group

  

The Career-related Programme (CP) has been officially recognized by Pakistan’s Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Ministry of Education, and is equivalent to the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Science subjects (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering Group) of Pakistan. All students who have a Secondary School Certificate, or equivalent qualification, will be eligible to study the CP.  

 

Uzma Shujjat, IB’s Regional Manager of Pakistan, said: “We are delighted with the news that the CP is now officially recognized to both humanities and science groups throughout Pakistan. This recognition opens new opportunities for CP students in Pakistan to join higher education, including medical and engineering colleges”.  

 

The CP is specifically designed for students aged 16–19 who wish to engage in career-related learning, while also continuing to gain transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement. It is an innovative blend of academic study and career skills that incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme. The CP’s three-part framework comprises the study of at least two Diploma Programme (DP) courses alongside the distinctive CP core and a career-related study. 

 

Universities across the world value a CP student for a number of reasons, including their ability to manage a challenging and varied workload, while also bringing the appropriate level of academic knowledge and understanding. The CP is equivalent to Higher Secondary School Certificate (Humanities Group and Science) in Pakistan. 

 

 

Fazeel Asif Jah Appointed As Chairman of the Board of PCBDDA

                                       

Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi has appointed Mr. Fazeel Asif Jah as Chairman of the board of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab).

The appointment of Mr. Fazeel has been done under Section 9 of the PCBDDA Act 2021. His appointment is officially notified by the Secretary of Housing Urban Development & Public Health Department, Government of Punjab. Mr. Fazeel Asif Jah is directed by the CM Punjab, to take the charge with immediate effect.

realme Restocks its Much-demanded realme C35 with an Extended 4GB RAM Update

           

A breathtaking design and a silky silhouette is what realme C35 is known for. At its launch, it quickly became a fan-favourite and stocks ran out quickly as people grabbed their very own units. However, owing to public aplomb, realme has restocked its C Series bestseller with an upgraded twist. The realme C35 is back on shelves and this time it has an extended 4GB RAM - thanks to the most recent software update. This means, it has more power for people to do more of all that they love to do.

realme C Series, the brand’s reputed, entry-level series has always made a mark by bringing cutting-edge features at affordable prices, never compromising on the top notch quality that realme is known for. realme C35 is equipped with a 50MP AI Triple camera, lets users capture detailed and exquisite images. It also comes with a first FHD 6.6-inches screen in the realme C Series line-up. The realme C35 is also the thinnest and lightest smartphone in the C Series range, with an 8.1 mm build and a lightweight 187g body.

With a current price tag of PKR 49,999/-, the realme C35 was a unique all-rounder that packs a punch both inside and outside. With a Unisoc T616 Octa-Core processor, it clocks a top-speed high performance delivering a 6.6-inch Ultra Smooth Display and 5,000 mAh battery to give you juice for an entire day.

Alibaba.com Announces Its First Multan Seller Summit

                                             

Leading global B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com will host its first event in Multan on 12 January to discuss the new era of B2B e-commerce with existing and potential exporters in the region. This is the latest of Alibaba.com’s efforts to help promote the growth of Pakistan’s e-commerce and export industry by encouraging local businesses to go online and go digital.

The event, titled “Multan Seller Summit- Export! KYA? KYUN? AUR KAISE-Alibaba.com ke saath,” will offer businesses tips and counsel on ways to begin and develop an online export business, as well as address questions on the necessary skills required by Pakistani sellers to grow in the field.

The Multan Seller Summit will feature a line-up of experts in the fields of e-commerce and export, including Miss Amy Li, Marketing Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr Sheikh M. Asim Saeed, Vice President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industries, and Mr Tanveer Nadla, Founder of ISKILLS Pakistan.

The summit will also spotlight Multan-based SMEs who have successfully leveraged Alibaba.com to keep their businesses thriving. They will share their experience in digital transformation and how they develop innovative online business strategies to identify and unlock new opportunities.

The Alibaba.com event is now open for registration. Interested parties please sign up at [https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9716716008965/WN_R8wU9_ztTh2hIWMkBgzydQ].

Infinix welcomes the new year on a higher note and in its own way!

   

Infinix, Pakistan’s leading smartphone brand, kick-started the New Year by offering infinite possibilities for its customers and well-wishers. Celebrations kicked off by extending huge year end discounts on the purchase of latest smartphones and mobile accessories from Infinix Official Store at Packages Mall, Lahore. Not only the discounts but lucky winners also got their hands on Infinix smartphones and mobile accessories via lucky drawer took placed at the end of new year sale.

Being a leading technology brand, Infinix introduced a unique way of sending new year greetings to loved ones by scanning QR codes and thereby winning additional prizes also just by scanning. Though the idea was quite unique and new in its own way but was perceived well by the audience.  By doing so, participants automatically entered the lucky drawer after which the lucky winners got Infinix latest smartphones and mobile phone accessories as well.

While collecting the feedback from the participants present in Packages mall, fans were extremely cherished and overwhelmed after receiving the gifts. The whole campaign was designed to give back to the fans at the happening time of new year’s celebration in the form of free gifts, discounts and customized greetings as an addition to their new year’s celebrations altogether.

At the end of the sale, Infinix surprised their fans by distributing HOT12 smartphones and Infinix XE27 earbuds, and offered up to PKR3,500 discount to participants of lucky draw on the purchase of any smartphone or accessory from Infinix Official Store.

Infinix wishes all of its well-wishers a very happy new year ahead. The tech giant further aims to fulfil the wish-list of its fans and strives to enhance the accessibility of Infinix products for its customers by keep giving some spectacular discounts at the Infinix Official Store at Packages Mall, Lahore.

OPPO Shows the Cutting Edge Technologies of Tomorrow to Lead the Innovative Future

                                      

OPPO leads the road to future by showcasing the technology of tomorrow, its high-end flagship products and record-breaking smart technologies at Expo Center to set the trend for upcoming technology. The event sees the introduction of several new cutting-edge technologies developed under OPPO’s Future Vision of safest and fastest charging technology, smart connectivity and an integrated ecosystem.

 Members of the public are invited to join the event, to discover more about how OPPO is empowering a better future where everyone can live their best lives.

OPPO continues to grow steadily on the global market that brings it on par with its theme of “Open for More” in coming times. OPPO is showcasing its 240W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge Technology, OPPO Pad, OPPO Watch 3 Pro, OPPO TV R1 65, OPPO Find X5 Pro and OPPO Find N2 on its booth at Future Fest that provides the visitors with a chance to take a glimpse into the future.

OPPO has previously registered its commitment to the empowerment of a better future through INNO day smart initiatives. The event showcased OPPO’s determination to enrich its four Smart Initiatives in smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart health, and smart learning to deliver more innovation for good and build an inclusive and more positive future for all.

A number of government officials and tech experts are expected to mark their presence at OPPO booth that will add to learning experience for the visitors. This initiative will provide a potential chance for youth to re-imagine a progressive tech future along with OPPO as the emerging home to future technology. 

Talking about this partnership, OPPO representative said, “OPPO’s ulterior motive to take a glimpse into future along with the visitors is to shape the future in accordance with the needs and expectations of its users. This event is also an initiative to take our brand proposition ’Inspiration Ahead’ to the next level by showcasing our flagship and premium quality products. This partnership also brings a chance for youth to connect and develop with brand to reimagine the best possible future of leading technology”.

 

CBD Punjab Issues Traffic Advisory For Kalma Chowk Underpass Closure

                                            

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), has closed Kalma Chowk Underpass for all types of traffic. The step to close the underpass is taken as the construction of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodelling has entered the next phase.  

The authority has closed one lane of the underpass for the traffic coming from Barket Market and going towards Liberty Market. The technical team of CBD Punjab has issued a comprehensive traffic diversion plan with the cooperation of City Traffic Police (CTP) Lahore.

According to the traffic diversion plan road connecting Saint Marry Park and Center Point is open for traffic. The traffic coming from Barket Market and going towards Liberty Market will take left towards Muslim Town and will take a U-turn and reach Liberty Market through Gaddafi Stadium. Similarly, traffic coming from Model Town for Liberty Market will also go straight to Muslim Town, take a U-Turn and reach the Liberty Market through the stadium, commuters coming from Firdaus Market, going towards Liberty Market or Main Boulevard, Gulberg, will use Hussain Chowk.

The authority and CTP Lahore have requested the daily commuters to plan their commute accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.

Last chance to grab your favorite Infinix devices on discounted prices

Infinix the no. 1 smartphone selling brand of Pakistan brings amazing year end discounts for its beloved customers on the purchase of devices from the official store at Packages Mall in Lahore. Fans can get exclusive cash discounts by purchasing and get a chance to enter in a lucky draw to win additional prizes by scanning a QR Code at official store. It is your last chance to grab your favorite products as this year-end sale finishes on 1^st January, 2023.

Infinix fans can also send additional greetings to their loved ones and enter the lucky draw at the Infinix official store to win amazing gifts for them.

Fans who enter the lucky draw can win special gifts such as the Infinix HOT 12, the Infinix TWS XE 20, and up to 3500 rupees off any smartphone or accessory from Infinix using the QR code.

With this amazing announcement, Infinix hopes to fulfil fans' wishes and improve customer access to Infinix products by offering some spectacular discounts at the Official Store, Packages Mall.

TikTok celebrates #YearOnTikTok with its first Creator Awards in Pakistan

                               

 

TikTok marked the end of the year with a celebration of community, creativity, and self-expression at its Year on TikTok 2022 event, which was an immersive spectacle held in Lahore. The event was an immersive real-life spectacle, where TikTok celebrated its Pakistani creator community, top videos and trends of the year with the end of year Creator Awards and exciting performances. 

 

TikTok is a place where creators share their talents, creativity, and interests with their community and help create cultural movements and raise awareness around societal issues on the platform. TikTok celebrated some of the most inspiring creators with the TikTok Creator Awards, where winners were announced across 11 categories, including entertainment, lifestyle and sports, as well as the award for the Top Creator of the year. These creators were awarded for their ability to engage with their audiences and create cultural movements that started on TikTok before moving to the physical world, creating a real-world impact.

As the home for entertainment, guests at the #YearOnTikTok event were treated to performances by content creators Tahir Abbas, Hareem Rashid, and Daaniya Kanwal, who used the power of TikTok to make a name for themselves with their talent. The grand finale of the event was a magical performance by music hearthrob   Abdul Hannan, whose songs have been some of the most popular tracks of the year on TikTok in Pakistan. 

Tarek Abdalla Regional General Manager at TikTok Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Pakistan and South Asia, said, “We are filled with pride as we celebrate our community who have been a driving force behind some of the exciting trends of 2022. From sharing innovative ideas to turning their passions into successful careers, the members of our community have shown incredible resilience and creativity." 

"It has been truly inspiring to witness how TikTok has enabled everyone to come together and experience joy, connection, and a sense of belonging. We are honored to have been a part of this journey and look forward to seeing what the future holds for our community,” he added.

Tune in to #ForYouParty and #YearOnTikTok on TikTok to witness first-hand what took place at the event, discover creators from across the region and see how TikTok celebrated a truly memorable year with the community.

 

The end-of-year celebrations continue on TikTok where users are invited to show what made 2022 a year that's truly #ForYou by wrapping up their favorite moments using some of the trending sounds from #YearOnTikTok. 

The winners:

Top Technology Creator - Talha Malik (talha_reviews)

Top Health Creator - Danial Ahmed (danial.ahmed8)

Most Viewed Educational Video - Syed Aun (syedaun14)

Top Food Creator - Chef Rizwan Chaudhary (babafoodsrrc)

Top Beauty Creator - Humna Zahid (samosiiii)

Top Travel Creator - Skardu Valley (skarduvalley)

Top Gamer - Shehzada Shahab (drtabzzyt)

Top Sports Creator - Muneeb ur Raheem (s3baller)

Top Entertainer - Fiza Muneeb (Fizzamuneeb1)

People's Choice Award - Zulqarnain Sikander (Zulqarnain)

Top Creator of 2022 - Zunaira Mahi (zunaira.mahi)