THK Solutions PARTNERS WITH 1LINK TO PROVIDE QUALITY PAYMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

ConnectPay a subsidiary of THK Solutions (Private) Limited (THKS), recently signed a tri-party agreement with 1LINK [Guarantee] Limited (1LINK) and Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) to digitize their payment collection methods. The collaboration allows ease of B2B & B2C payment collection through different service channels of banks.

THK Solutions is operating in the payment landscape for few years and this partnership with 1LINK & FBL will provide the opportunity for THKS to enter a new market segmentsegment market; THK will play its role as an aggregator where Faysal Bank will cover the settlement function.

This collaboration will empower both THKS and 1LINK to jointly provide an efficient, cost effective and strong payment infrastructure. In addition, it will drive the growth of payments by promoting new, secure, and more convenient ways to pay, and thereby advancing e-payments in established and emerging markets of Pakistan.

Mr. Anwar Matin, CEO THKS after signing the agreement commented, “This strategic alignment, will make online payment transaction infrastructure accessible to all business entities and provide convenient, quick payment acceptance capabilities to any business that needs to process payments from their end customers.”

Speaking on this occasion, the CEO of 1LINK - Mr. Najeeb Agrawalla, stated, “Times have changed and technology is changing rapidly. We need to stay competitive and offer the best solutions to our customers. We are proud of our success and through our collaboration with THKS, we are confident that our customers will be appreciative of the expediency that will be enabled in payment industry.”

About THKS: (Anwar Matin – CEO; Syed Asif Hasan – COO; Syed Yousuf Ali – Sr. Manager Business)

THK Solutions (Private) Limited is partially owned by Elahi Group, one of the leading diversified group active in logistics, manufacturing, financial and technology businesses. THKS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and ISO 9001-2000 software development and consultancy firm providing end-to-end services in the field of software consulting, development, the supply and support of information systems, and business processes. THKS is a recognized name in the Information Technology & Consulting Industry in Pakistan and has been active in developing technology solutions for almost twenty years.

About 1LINK:(NajibAgrawala – CEO; Bashir Khan – COO; Azimullah Khan – CIO)

1LINK (Guarantee) Limited, owned by a consortium of 11 banks, is the country’s 1st PSO/PSP and largest switch and payment system, providing a host of valuable online banking services like ATM switching, Bills Payment, Inter Bank Funds Transfer, Fraud Risk Management, Switch Dispute Resolution, Global Payment Schemes, PayPak – Domestic Payment Scheme, etc. 1LINK is continuously evolving and adding new products and services to benefit the financial industry.

About FBL: (Syed Zaheer Abbas – Head Consumer Finance & ADC Opps; Omer Farooq – Head Financial Institutions)

Faysal Bank Limited has been providing quality Commercial, Retail, Corporate and Islamic banking services in Pakistan for almost a quarter century. Spread over more than 120 cities with over 400 (including 197 Islamic) branches, and total assets in excess of PKR 444.5 billion, FBL is one of the significant players in the Pakistani banking industry. Faysal Bank’s ambition is to provide par excellence service to its customers while meeting their financial needs.

GREE & Eco-Star are the main sponsors of Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2018

Gree & EcoStar has recently become the title sponsors of ‘Lahore Qalandars’ - one of the best teams competing in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 2018.The Lahore Qalandars team is led by legendary New Zealand Cricketer Brendon McCullum and consists of many other famous players. Official press conference and signing ceremony held at Dubai last evening. CEO Muhammad Farooq Naseem, COO Rizwan Butt and Director Zaka Naseem of Gree & EcoStar also attended Press Conference. They showed great support for team and wished captain for a great captaincy and advised other team players to promote true spirit of game and discipline.

Gree and EcoStar’s support is extremely valuable in promoting cricket in Pakistan with enthusiastic participation of international players. DWP group will continue to support many kinds of sports in the country. It wishes best of luck to the‘Lahore Qalandars’. Gree and Eco-Star have a tradition to regularly participate in many vibrant social festivals, technology exhibitions and other social events, to introduce pioneering technologies and create awareness among the consumers all over Pakistan. As a large number of consumers and families will be excited to watch the matches at home or at the stadium, this initiative will contribute towards providing a healthy entertainment experience for the masses.

Everything on the plus side in Redmi 5 Plus Flash Sale

Mi Pakistan had opened pre-bookings for Redmi 5 Plus from February 15, followed by a Flash Sale on February 19. However, like always, there was not enough stock left for the Flash Sale and they were sold out in thirty minutes before the time ends.

Redmi 5 Plus has been launched in gold, black and blue, has a 5.9-inch screen, Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM which can be extended up to 128GB. The phone has a good battery of 4,000mAh. The rear 12MP camera has a dual-tone flash while the front 5MP camera also comes with a selfie flash. 

The retail price for this phone is Rs 21,999 while the pre-order and the Flash Sale price was ONLY Rs 17,999.

With the ground-breaking launch of Redmi 5 Plus, Mi Pakistan has successfully started the era of all-screen generation in the Pakistani smartphone market. The 18:9 ratio screen, the outstanding specifications, and most of all the BEST price are indeed the pros that will soon place Mi Pakistan on the top of the ladder in the smartphone market.

Mi is slowly, but surely, making it big in Pakistan. 

Brace for big brand-impact; Daraz Brand Fest, discounts up to 76% OFF, launches on the 20th of Feb!

Brands that Daraz together, stay together

What’s the online shopping solution where you can get reverse parking censors for your car, hair colour, washing powder for your clothes, and a sofa-cum-bed?

Daraz. In much the same way as every group of friends has that one friend who brings them together, Daraz brings brands across the retail spectrum together. The vital link in this chain, Daraz is assembling an A-team of the most impressive, varsity brands under one roof for the 10-day long Brand Fest from the 20th of February till 1st March.

Check out the Daily Category Calendar to know when which product category goes on sale:

And your Brand Fest sponsors are:

Feel free in your skin with Physiogel

Physiogel Creams and Lotions are science-based skin care moisturizers that work naturally and gently with your skin and is clinically proven to strengthen & repair the skin’s moisture barrier. Physiogel is completely Hypoallergenic and is free from perfumes, preservatives and colorants.

Make your house a home with Unilever’s wide assortment of household and personal care products!

Unilever’s range of world-leading personal care and household-name brands include the likes of Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Surf Excel, Sunsilk and Ponds. Whatever the brand, expect only the finest quality products.

Keep it real and keep it you with L’Oreal

Few brands enjoy the kind of penetration and ubiquity L’Oreal does. Synonymous with style, beauty and self-care, Daraz fans can expect to get more than their money’s worth during Brand Fest’s exclusive deals and offers.

Take the wheel with Sehgal Motors

Anti-skid tires, sunroofs, custom fog lamps, mud flaps, sun shades: you’ll find it all on Sehgal Motors shop at Daraz.pk.

Dreams begin here: UNIFOAM

The coupling of sleep and dreams is a longstanding one. As is this brand’s reputability and penchant for high-quality bedding and pillows. UNITED FOAM INDUSTRIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED is one of the leading manufacturers of foam and related products in Pakistan.  Foam Mattress, Spring Mattress, Pillows, Sofa & Slab Sheets

And, as to be expected from Daraz, there’s MORE!

We’re talking Levis. Dettol. Lifebuoy. Lenovo. DELL. HP. Kidz n Kidz, Nike, Honor and more.

We’re also talking:

●     Amazing deals and discounts

●     Brand vouchers and Flash sales every hour

●     Giveaways and gifts!

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Redmi 5+ to Exclusively Launch on Dar

Available in Pakistan starting 19th February, these feature-packed smartphones bring full screen display innovations to the sub-RMB 1000 category

Global technology leader Xiaomi is bringing its full screen display innovations to the low range smartphone category with the release of Redmi 5 Plus exclusively on Daraz.pk.

With beautifully designed 18:9 screens with rounded display corners, this model is powered by Qualcomm’s 14nm eight-core processors. Sporting large pixel (1.25μm) sensors for the main camera, front Selfie-light, as well as long-lasting batteries. Pre-booking for this beauty begins on Wednesday, 14th February.

18:9 display with rounded corners

With a 5.99-inch 18:9 display that takes up almost the entire front surface, Redmi 5 Plus provides a much larger viewing area compared with traditional 16:9 screen displays. This gives a better user experience whether users are reading news, editing spreadsheets, or playing games on a smartphone.

In addition, Redmi 5 Plus has a screen with rounded display corners and is designed with close attention to symmetry, delivering a stunning appearance. It also features a four-sided curved design that gives users amazing hand-feel.

Large 1.25μm pixels and front LED Selfie-light for natural, well-exposed photos

Redmi 5 Plus comes with rear cameras sporting large 1.25μm-pixel sensors. The larger the pixels, the lighter a sensor can capture, giving better image quality even in situations when lighting conditions are not perfect.

The front Selfie-light on the Redmi 5 Plus allows users to capture beautiful selfies even in low-light conditions. With an always-on mode, this also works when shooting videos. Combined with Xiaomi’s Beautify 3.0, Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus deliver flattering and natural selfies.

Long battery life and MIUI 9 enhancements

Battery life is one of the most important features on the Redmi series, and Redmi 5 Plus continues this tradition with a built-in 4000 mAh battery. The power-efficient 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, coupled with enhancements in MIUI 9, give Redmi 5 Plus a standby time of up to 17 days.

Flagship-level testing standards

Xiaomi’s Redmi series is widely recognized for high quality, a result of various factors including the use of best-in-class suppliers, and extremely stringent reliability tests comparable to those used for flagship devices.

One example of Xiaomi’s dedication to introducing the highest quality features on all its devices is a design tailored to buffer the impact of any fall in the new Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones. With a reinforced structure, the likelihood of a broken screen is reduced in cases when a user drops the smartphone, landing corner first.  Furthermore, enhancements to the earpiece, including an additional waterproof layer, help protect the Redmi 5 Plus from sweat and dust, reducing the likelihood of the call volume dropping over time.

The Redmi 5 Plus (3GB+32GB) and Redmi 5 Plus (4GB+64GB) are available in three colors; Gold, Black and Blue. The exclusive Daraz.pk price for pre-booking starts at PKR 17,999 starting 14th February.

A limited stock of the Redmi 5+ will be available on a discounted price during the flash sale on 19^th February from 7 PM to 10 PM. But if you want to get your hands on this beauty for sure, head over to Daraz.pk now to pre-book yours!

Samsung launches the powerful ‘Galaxy J7 Max’ smartphone in Pakistan

Samsung has now launched its latest smart-device – the Galaxy J7 Max in Pakistan. This device offers a 4 GB RAM, a larger 5.7 inch Full HD display that gives clearer, more lifelike images. It is also enriched with the revolutionary ‘Facial Recognition’ feature to ensure complete security of your personal data.

The ‘Smart Glow’ feature in the new Galaxy J7 Max comprises of a tiny strip of LED light, encircling the rear camera, which lights up in a variety of colors. This light notifies the user, every time a priority-call is received or a specific notification is missed. With so many other fascinating features, Samsung inspires its consumers to: ‘Get ready to Live your Max’ with the Galaxy J7 Max.

This durable smartphone boasts a powerful 13 MegaPixel primary camera on the rear and a 13 MP front Shooter camera to capture much brighter and clearer pictures and selfies, even in low light. The latest camera features allow you to instantly capture the most cherished moments in your life and digitally enhance these images and videos. 

The sleek new Samsung Galaxy J7 Max allows smoother Multi-tasking and UI transitions, with a powerful processor – 1.69GHz Octa Core MediaTek, Helio P-20, enriched with a 32 GB (ROM) Internal storage that can be expanded upto 256 GB via MicroSD card. This device runs on an Android 7.0 User-Interface and is powered by a long-lasting 3,300 mAh non-removable battery, enriched with ‘Ultra Power Saving Mode’. It is now available in Pakistan, at an affordable retail price of Rs. 31,999/- in several attractive colors. 

The Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan expressed his pleasure on the overwhelming response given by the excited customers of Galaxy J7 Max. He stated that; “Galaxy J7 Max is a sensational, feature-rich device that boasts a powerful Processor and fascinating performance to empower the consumers to multi-task, on-the-go. We have unveiled this innovative device to ensure that customers get an attractive bouquet of sophisticated technologies and some truly unmatched smartphone experiences.”

SOFTWARE GROUP SIGNS KEY PARTNER NDC TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS IN MENA

Software Group, a global technology company specialized in delivery channel and integration solutions for financial service providers, announces today its partnership with National Data Consultant (NDC), an award-winning IT Services Provider to banks and financial institutions. The partnership will support Software Group’s strategy to expand operations in the MENA region and will add to the NDC’s rich portfolio of services. 

NDC will act as a key business development and implementation partner of Software Group to enable the company to step in the local markets with great potential. The first countries where the partnership is being activated are Pakistan and Afghanistan. Both companies are already registering significant interest in the joint proposition from financial institutions in Pakistan. The partnership can further expand across the whole MENA and Asia Pacific region as well.

NDC carries deep domain knowledge and experience in all sectors of the financial services industry. Combined with the vast expertise of Software Group in integrations and alternative delivery channels, the two companies will enable financial organizations, in particular banks, branchless banks and microfinance institutions, to drive digitalization strategies and be more efficient and competitive on the market.

 “We are very glad to partner with NDC in developing our operations in the MENA region. The company is well recognized in the financial sector and the partnership will be of a strategic importance for Software Group on the local markets. We are looking forward to establishing a long-term cooperation with NDC and together supporting financial institutions in their digitization journey.” says Mr. Kalin Radev, CEO of Software Group.

 “NDC is delighted to collaborate with Software Group in helping digitize and extend outreach of banks” says Ammara Masood, CEO and President of NDC. “The digital finance industry in this region is both young and dynamic, and, as it grows, it is constantly innovating to address the issues it faces.  We believe that with NDC’s strong presence, expertise of the local market and Software Group’s innovative solutions can really make a positive impact. We look forward to this strategic and long term partnership which will grow our existing client base” NDC current clients in Pakistan include 12 banks.

Aout NDC

NDC is one of the oldest and award winning partner of Temenos since the year 2000 providing Core Banking Consulting, Implementation, Support & Training Services for T24 across Middle East & Africa region.  With over 40 + banks & financial institutes as its clients, NDC has focused on providing high quality standards for its customers through its certified resources and adapting industry leading governing and implementation best practices. Their expertise and experience is in the areas of Conventional Banking, Islamic Banking, Central Banking, Microfinance Banking, Investment Banking and Non-Banking Financial Institutes.        

NDC’s philosophy is to build on their past successes by innovating based on best-of-breed technology solutions backed by a world class services and training capability which features industry best practices, domain knowledge and local requirements in the banking and financial sector. They provide industry leading methodologies, Project Governance, Implementation & Oversight. NDC engages hand in hand with the customer since the beginning recommending, challenging and innovating together to implement the most desirable solutions which result in high customer satisfaction.