Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1st, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free. The airline has been working on various long-term sustainability initiatives. In addition to plastic straws, plastic swizzle sticks and stirrers will also […]
Accountants in Pakistan must work with government to tackle its infrastructure gap
Accountants can play a critical role in closing the infrastructure gap by improving the selection, financing and delivery of infrastructure projects Governments must have the right professional team in place to harness the benefits of additional investment while working to mitigate the significant risks associated with infrastructure projects; Pakistan is forecasted to invest $335bn in […]
Jaffer Business Systems & 1LINK Sign Contract for VMware Based SDDC (Software Defined Data Center)
Jaffer Business Systems (JBS) and 1LINK have partnered to enhance the overall infrastructure of banking sector with modern technology transformation. JBS solution will support 1LINK to maximize its security, enhance service availability and bring agility in network operations for all applications and services being offered to its client. With this collaboration, 1LINK security posture will […]
Stimulus – ClimateLaunchpad Pakistan: Training Boot Camp Kicks-Off With 25 Clean-Tech Innovators from Across Pakistan
ClimateLaunchpad Pakistan competition enters into its second phase with a 2-day training boot camp starting today to apprise clean-tech innovators with an entrepreneurship curriculum that will enable them to convert their clean-tech ideas into solid green business plans. Frans Nauta, Founder of ClimateLaunchpad, will be leading the training with 25 teams participating from across Pakistan. […]
Sindh Rescue and Medical Services launched at the Sindh Secretariat
Sindh Rescue and Medical Services’ (SRMS), a project of Government of Sindh, in collaboration withAman Health Care Services, was formally launched at the Sindh Secretariat today. Dr.Azra Fazal Pechuho, Minister for Health and Population, Government of Sindh graced the occasion and cut the ribbon to inaugurate the newly branded ambulances. This marks the official launch […]
Emirates refreshing its summer – brings summertime zest to its menus
Emirates is refreshing its summer menus to incorporate seasonal fruits. With over 110 million meals served a year, Emirates chefs constantly create destination-inspired menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients that cater to a global palate. In the next two months, Emirates will launch a range of seasonal menu items on select routes. The special offering will […]
Professionals in Pakistan see cyber security as the most significant business risk
Not a day goes by without a breaking news story about data breaches or personal data theft from large organisations. Cyber crime is one of the biggest risks to businesses to date and globally its estimated costs will reach $6 trillion by 2021. Professionals in Pakistan see cyber security as the most significant business risk […]
JS Bank & MJSF collaborate to serve Iftar for the Underprivileged
JS Bank in collaboration with its charitable partner, Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation MJSF organized Iftars for underprivileged people across Pakistan during the month of Ramzan. JS Bank strives to serve the community in which it operates through continual social responsibility initiatives and activities. The auspicious month of Ramzan demonstrates the true spirit of Islam. […]
Citi invites Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey Fintech Community
Citi announced today the launch of the Citi Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fintech Challenge. The Citi MENA Fintech Challenge offers the region’s Fintech community the opportunity to put their ideas into practice and come up with innovative solutions around four identified problem statements: Digitizing Cash Collections Assured Payments B2B2C Enablement Digitizing Trade Processes […]
BankIslami visits Edhi Children Home for its ‘Share to Care’ CSR movement
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) movement “Share to Care”, BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks recently visited Edhi Children Home in Korangi, Karachi. The Bank’s staff visited the Edhi Welfare Centre to spread the spirit of benevolence in this holy month of Ramzan where they spent time with children, had Iftar […]
Daraz; Improving lives this Ramadan
Daraz, Pakistan’s leading online retailer, extends its Asaan Zakat campaign, and continues its commitment to improving the lives of those less privileged by taking multiple initiatives this Ramadan under the umbrella of “Daraz Cares”. Daraz Improving lives this Ramadan Some of them include Daraz’s Care Boxes, Employee Volunteer Program and Asaan Zakat along collection of […]
Emirates creates “Stadium in the Sky” screening 2019 Europa League Final and Champions League Final on Sport 24 live at 40,000 feet
Emirates flights with Live TV will screen the UEFA Europa League Final on May 29 and the UEFA Champions League Final on June 1 live on the dedicated in flight sports channel, Sport 24. With two all-English finals, the airline has made special arrangements to ensure all the 23 Emirates flights operating to and from […]
Zong 4G “A New Hope” Volunteers spread happiness at Shaukat Khanum Hospital
Pakistan’s No.1 Data Network, Zong 4G ‘A New Hope’ Volunteers took the responsibility of spending a day with children, undergoing cancer treatment, at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Lahore. Working towards giving back to the society that it operates in, Zong 4G is actively delivering and partaking in social causes. The visit was aimed […]
ACCA, Atlas Copco to promote sustainable business practices, develop talent for digital future
ACCA and Atlas Copco Pakistan have agreed to work together for the promotion of sustainable business practices in Pakistan. Both the organisations will be collaborating to develop future-ready talent to meet the requirements of a digital age. The focus of their partnership will be to train a new generation of professional accountants who possess a […]
Nutrition Problems of Children Hindering Nation’s Growth, Says Experts
A media dialogue on the nutrition situation affecting children, adolescents and women of Pakistan was organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) here today. The dialogue, held in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination (MNHSRC), Government of Pakistan, highlighted the challenges and opportunities related to nutrition in the country. […]
Emirates to serve 1 million dates during Ramadan
Emirates signature Ramadan service is expected to begin on May 5th to coincide with the start of the Holy month. During Ramadan, the airline expects to serve 1 million dates to customers during iftar and suhoor, both on board and on the ground in Dubai. Emirates’ Ramadan service consists of specially crafted iftar meals on […]
Survey Shows Gaps in Understanding the Importance of Ethical
ACCA and the Pakistan Business Council’s Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) released their joint survey ‘Ethical Mindset: From Vision to Practice’ at a high-profile event featuring corporate leaders here in Karachi. The survey gives a holistic view of current dynamics of ethics and governance practices in Pakistan’s corporate sector. The launch event in […]
LRBT launches 2 innovative fundraising projects
LRBT the largest free eye care trust in the country organized a press and bloggers meetup to launch two fundraising projects of its kind, to help raise awareness and garner support for the poor blind and visually impaired patients of the country. #LRBT Sightsaviour and #LRBTxSania have been launched just before the auspicious month of […]
Solar systems become safer and more reliable thanks to the Pakistani Solar Quality Passport
Today in Islamabad, a private-sector initiative of companies led by the Solar Quality Foundation (SQF) with collaboration and support of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) officially presented and put into operation a new instrument for quality assurance in the installation of Solar PV systems in the country. The Pakistani Solar Quality Passport (SQP) was […]
Leaders discuss Public Sector reforms at ACCA’s Pakistan Public Sector Summit 2019
ACCA successfully organized Pakistan Public Sector Summit 2019, a high-level accountancy conference, with the theme ‘Developing the global profession – Creating a 21st century public finance function’ yesterday herein Islamabad. The summit was a continuation of ACCA’s annual flagship event ‘International Public Sector Conference (IPSC)’ and was attended by prominent public sector leaders and policy […]