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  Spread love and get a chance to win some amazing gifts from Huawei upon participation   As the festive season approaches, Huawei is inspiring its consumers and the public to come together on a digital platform –  'Light up Your Community Tree' , by visiting the #HUAWEICommunityPK and light up a tree to celebrate the beginning of a New Year and bid farewell to 2020. Every participant will get an opportunity to win the latest, most popular smartphones of the year. This activity aims to engage the community, to pray for the health and prosperity of the whole humanity in the year 2021 and beyond.   Huawei – the global technology leader has come up with this socially-engaging and rewarding activity to say farewell to 2020 - a year that brought some unusual socio-economic challenges that can only be resolved through a cohesive response from the whole world.   Huawei believes that a fortunate and progressive future awaits the global community and every individual must contribute tow

      BankIslami, one of the leading Islamic banks of Pakistan with a network of more than 340+ branches in over 116 cities, has signed an agreement with Bookme.pk, the largest online service provider in Pakistan with up to 50+ bus service providers, 200+ airlines and 1500+ hotels.   This partnership aims to establish a convenient and hassle-free digital ticket purchasing experience for the digital banking customer base of BankIslami to promote lifestyle banking. Customers will simply use their BankIslami mobile application or internet banking portal to purchase tickets which will allow them to get access to all the latest discounted deals and offers that Bookme.pk provides on its own app and will forward the same incentives to all BankIslami customers by integrating Bookme’s e-ticketing API’s with BankIslami platform.   The global pandemic has also promoted the use of digital platforms and has boosted the e-commerce industry therefore, this partnership is highly beneficial for the dom

In order to address one of the key challenges hindering economic growth of Pakistan to its full potential, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a national dialogue on its forthcoming policy to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion. Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor SBP hosted a webinar titled “Launch of Consultation on  Banking on Equality  policy: Reducing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion” on Monday, December 21, 2020. The webinar featured an exclusive panel discussion around women’s financial inclusion with international thought leaders in the area of gender and finance including  Princess   Zahra Aga Khan, Director Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN); Ms. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Director of Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF; and Dr. Reza Baqir Governor, SBP. Dr. Anita Zaidi, President of Gender Equality at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation moderated the discussion. Deputy Governor SBP, Ms Sima Kamil made a presentation on the state of women’s financial inclusion in th

HarmonyOS 2.0 Developer Beta for Smartphones was officially released at HUAWEI Developer Day Beijing 2020, representing a milestone in the construction of the all-encompassing HarmonyOS ecosystem. Smartphone app developers with interest in the 2.0 beta can apply for it on the HUAWEI Developer official website. Comprehensive HarmonyOS system capabilities, a multitude of APIs, and powerful tools such as the optimized DevEco Studio simulator, have all been made publicly available, facilitating efficient HarmonyOS-compatible smartphone app development. Huawei hopes to welcome more partners to the ecosystem, and give users access to the full range of benefits offered by Seamless AI Life, with smart services that interact with, entertain and educate them in new and profound ways, at home, in the gym and in the office, on the go and on the road. Wang Chenglu, President of Huawei's Consumer Business Group Software Engineering Department, remarked, "HarmonyOS is a true milestone, as it

Women’s access to financial and economic opportunities is essential for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. However, women in Pakistan are disproportionately under-served by the financial system. Only 18% percent of adult women in Pakistan have an active bank account compared with 51% men. In order to address the gender disparities, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted a medium-term national target of 20 million active women bank accounts by 2023 under National Financial Inclusion Strategy. The target will be achieved through the launch of a policy to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion, titled  Banking on Equality,  which aims to promote women financial inclusion in Pakistan.    “Banking on Equality: Reducing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion”, is a flagship policy initiative of State Bank of Pakistan for promoting women financial inclusion. The policy will introduce a gender lens within the financial sector through specific measures to bring a shift towards ge

  This fascinating extravaganza of free-gifts and rewards for the purchasers begins on Saturday, 12 th  December 2020, to continue till Sunday, 20 th  December, 2020. The December festivities are upon us and while everyone is heading into the winter holidays spirit, Huawei has something exciting in store for its fans. For all their beloved phones such as; HUAWEI Nova 7i, HUAWEI Y9a, HUAWEI Y7a, HUAWEI Y8p and HUAWEI Y6p, people can get a guaranteed surprise gift*. This gives an option to choose from your most favourite device, whether it was the most searched HUAWEI Y9a, the fan favourite and most stylish Nova 7i, the superfast and powerful Y7a, the 48MP camera powerhouse Y8p or the youth centric Y6p. During this “Huawei Giving December” campaign, consumers purchasing Huawei’s top selling smartphones will get delightful surprises and valuable gifts including; high-quality headphones, water-bottles, speakers and table-lamps, etc. This campaign includes some of Huawei’s most feature rich

ACCA’s global survey about public procurement reveals South Asia respondents want polices that give transparency to the public    Governments around the world have faced challenges with public procurement due to the COVID-19 crisis, testing their ability and capacity to react quickly and efficiently to deliver life-saving goods and services to the public, asserts a new research report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Accountants)  New Models of Public Procurement: A Tool For Sustainable Recovery.   Surveying  finance professionals from both the public and private sector in over 90 markets including  South Asia , ACCA’s research identifies a trust deficit between public sector buyers and private sector suppliers. Globally, only 41 per cent of private sector respondents believe the public sector can be trusted to uphold its side of the deal, compared with 60 per cent of public sector respondents stating they trust their private sector counterparts.   According to the  136  respond

With constant evolutions in design, performance and videography that are depicted in the new HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro   Huawei’s Mate series has a reputation in the smartphone industry for being amongst the ones that constantly step up what smartphones can and are supposed to do. The newly launched  HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro  continues down this path bringing to the table innovative features and striking design elements that elevate the user experience. With a strong focus on 5G performance, trend-setting design ethos and smartphone videography, the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro encompasses the spirit of Huawei innovative streak and commitment to provide users with everything they would want and more. All of this is powered by its large scale investments in R&D, 15.3% of total revenue in 2019 alone to be exact.   Huawei is a force in the field of 5G, heavily investing in developing the technology. Further attributing to this is the fact that Huawei currently holds more than 20% of all 5G standard-essentia

To buy now, visit the  Huawei Flagship Store  at Daraz.pk and avail this amazing package during the Blessed Friday Sale Fitness and smartness go hand-in-hand, which is why Huawei has brought an amazing  Blessed Friday Sale . This exclusive sale is bringing Huawei’s bestsellers HUAWEI Nova 7i and HUAWEI Y9a to Daraz.pk where people can get a HUAWEI Band 4 along with the purchase of any of the two phones. The  Blessed Friday Sale  runs from 26 November to 30 November, 2020 on the  Huawei Flagship Store  on Daraz.pk, so head over there to buy this amazing deal. This year’s hottest seller, the HUAWEI Nova 7i is available on Daraz.pk at the new price tag of PKR 41,999/- along with the HUAWEI Band 4. Moreover, the HUAWEI Y9a will be sold on Daraz.pk at an irresistible price of PKR 43,999/- coupled with a free HUAWEI Band 4. HUAWEI Nova 7i was the Midrange King since its launch, enriched with a few innovative firsts in its price segment. It boasted the best-in-class Hi-Silicon Kirin 810 (7nm)

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is celebrating 20 years of its dual qualification with Oxford Brookes University, which enables students to gain a globally recognised BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting degree and the ACCA qualification together.   ACCA and Oxford Brookes University jointly designed this unique programme, which can be achieved entirely remotely, to meet both the requirements of a degree and a professional qualification.     Marking the 20-year anniversary of the partnership, Helen Brand, ACCA chief executive said, ‘ACCA is proud of our long-standing partnership with Oxford Brookes that equips our students for brilliant careers in accounting and finance. Our partnership not only enables our students to demonstrate to potential or existing employers that they possess all the relevant graduate skills, but that these have been gained from a university that has a reputation for excellence.   ‘The impact of Covid-19 may have raised anxiety about career op

     Here are five reasons why we think you should get this Midrange Powerhouse   Have you ever thought how having a smartphone with incredible charging speed, long lasting battery and a stellar Quad camera setup feels? Especially one that does not break the bank. Huawei announced the launch of a new smartphone to its popular and loved entry-level HUAWEI Y series, the  HUAWEI Y7a . This latest iteration comes with an array of cool features that make your daily life so much fun. The HUAWEI Y7a is up for grabs at a starting price of  PKR 35,999/-  only!   Long lasting power with HUAWEI SuperCharge Worried your phone is going to run out of battery power when you are out and about? The HUAWEI Y7a has a massive 5000 mAh battery that can last for a long time even when using the camera or gaming or web browsing. But hold on, what if you have to be stuck at home charging this massive battery? Never mind that, because you can swiftly charge it back up with the 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge technolog

Muhammad Abdullah, a young Pakistani student from Lahore has been declared the global prize winner by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for scoring the highest marks among all ACCA students globally who appeared in its Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) paper in September 2020 exam session.     ACCA has a strong global presence with over 527,000 students in 179 countries currently pursuing its qualifications that rigorously test the skills, abilities and competencies that a modern-day accountant needs, with a firm grounding in ethics and professionalism. The ACCA Qualification prepares students for a rewarding global career as a qualified and ethical finance professional.   The excellent exam performance of Pakistani youth in ACCA’s competitive exams is another reminder that with right support and a platform, Pakistan’s youth can truly put the country on the global map for talent, innovation and professional excellence.   It’s also an indication that the country

  You’re just a click away from purchasing some of Huawei’s bestselling devices available at the best discounted prices   Huawei Mobile is offering huge discounts on its wide range of innovative smartphones available at Daraz.pk, where the annual 11.11 ‘Super Sale’ is being launched from 11 th  November to 17 th  November, 2020. During this fascinating extravaganza, a wide range of world renowned Huawei devices can be purchased at unbelievable prices, along with very attractive package deals including a discount of PKR 3000/- on HUAWEI Y9a along with a FREE HUAWEI Band 4 and a fabulous saving of PKR 10,000/- on the HUAWEI Y8p. The HUAWEI Y9a features many flagship specs like a 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, 64MP Quad AI Camera, 6.63" HUAWEI Ultra FullView Display, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage - all amid an eye catching design which is an adoption of the Halo Ring design from the flagship HUAWEI Mate 30 Series. HUAWEI Y8p on the other hand brings to the segment a 48MP AI Triple Camera, power

  11/11 - The day of discounted deals everywhere! Bookme.pk, Pakistan’s leading e-ticketing platform is offering  FLAT 1000 PKR OFF  on all  Serene Air  tickets! Bookme.pk is known to take care of all your travel needs. If you’re worried about the price hike in airline tickets for domestic travel, this offer is for you! This deal is valid till the end of November.   In addition to this, Bookme.pk is also offering FLAT 25% OFF on Hotel Booking, a discount that is actually very beneficial for the domestic tourism industry these days. This offer is valid for the entire month, not just on 11/11!   Moreover, the Bookme.pk team has upgraded their application with more games and exclusive discounts. The new update introduces promo credits on the app, to make sure you get discounts on everything you purchase! There are many ways to win these credits:   You can  Spin the Wheel  and win numerous credits which can be used to make purchases throughout the app! They’ve also launched another game on

PSDF, the largest skills development fund in Pakistan (funded by FCDO and the Government of Punjab), has partnered with Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, to offer globally recognized courses, free of cost for our youth. The partnership was announced during Coursera CEO’s Global Keynote at the Coursera virtual conference. While online learning is a relatively new phenomenon in Pakistan, amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, interest and necessity have jointly dictated the shift to online learning particularly for school, colleges and universities. Internet penetration, growing cellular subscribers have facilitated the uptake of online learning, providing access to the world’s best education, and promoting inclusion in learning. PSDF’s partnership with Coursera taps into this potential, offering a wide variety of courses in market relevant fields, and are particularly geared towards enhancing career advancement, increasing income avenues, and promoting self-

  Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) today unveiled its latest addition to the HUAWEI Y Series, the all-new HUAWEI Y7a. Renowned for combining stylish design and essential innovations at great value, the newest addition to the HUAWEI Y Series meets the needs of today’s young consumers. It is packed with a super-fast HUAWEI SuperCharge for quick recharge speeds, an enduring battery life that keeps up with busy lifestyle, a smarter camera that allows users to capture what they see effortlessly and a beautifully big display for immersive viewing making it stand out as the ideal smartphone companion. The HUAWEI Y7a is now available in Pakistan for a price of  PKR 35,999/-.   With people using smartphones for ever-increasing creative, entertainment and social purposes, the demand for a device that caters to these needs is greater than ever. That is why HUAWEI Y7a features the 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge that enables a quick energy regain that lets users to stay connected, productive and ente

To mark the Global Ethics Day 2020, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) joined forces with CFA Society Pakistan, HBL, ICMA Pakistan, Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX), and the Pakistan Business Council's Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) for a series of panel discussions engaging country’s top business leaders.   The conversation leaders constructively discussed the pressing ethical and environmental challenges of today and exchanged views and solutions on how organisations can blaze the trail of sustainability and cultivate a culture of workplace ethics.    The business leaders stressed that businesses can continue to deliver financial returns while generating positive value for society and being environmentally responsible for the planet. As our world strives to recover from the impact of Covid-19, they feel that there is a growing demand for organisations and nations to become fairer and more sustainable.   Global Ethics Day is an annu