Ufone brings Pakistan pride by winning Two Golds in Global Eventex Awards for its Ufone Balochistan Football Cup 2019. Amongst 444 entries from 39 countries, the Pakistani telecom operator emerged as the winner in two categories i.e. People’s Choice Award and Best CSR Event Award. Despite stiff competition from renowned international brands and close scrutiny […]
Community Standards Enforcement Report, May 2020 Edition
Today we’re publishing the fifth edition of our Community Standards Enforcement Report, providing metrics on how well we enforced our policies from October 2019 through March 2020. We’ve spent the last few years building tools, teams and technologies to help protect elections from interference, prevent misinformation from spreading on our apps and keep people safe […]
Daraz launches Humqadam program with Rs 4.5 crore subsidy to facilitate businesses transitioning online
Daraz, the leading online marketplace in the country, has launched the Humqadam program to lessen the financial duress on small-and-medium enterprises during a period of economic instability caused by the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. With the Humqadam program, Daraz is offering a subsidy of PKR 4.5 crore to small-and-medium businesses and inviting them to establish […]
OLX conducts online entrepreneurship training for 28 business startups based in Peshawar
OLX Pakistan conducted a special online training. The training was arranged for 28 business startups based in Peshawar from Wednesday, April 22 to Friday, April 24, 2020. Majority of startups who attended the online training sessions were with National Incubation Center Peshawar while few of them were also representing the Business Incubation Center based at […]
OPPO’s Musical Week Takes Pakistan Social Media by Storm
OPPO’s first-ever INtertainment nights wrapped up after a week of hosting a music retreat for people of the country. The amalgamation of beautiful tracks specially curated for the hour excited viewers made them tap their feet to the rhythms of the music. The star-studded music fiesta began on the 19th April and ended on 22nd April on […]
Telenor contributes PKR 50 Million to the Prime Minister’s COVID 19 Relief Fund
In continuation of efforts to provide relief to the Pakistanis during the Coronavirus pandemic, Telenor has made a donation of PKR 50 million to the Prime Minister’s COVID 19 Relief Fund. Earlier today, Irfan Wahab Khan, CEO Telenor Pakistan and Chairman Telenor Microfinance Bank, called on Honourable Prime Minister Imran Khan, to present the cheque […]
Keeping Pakistanis Safe and Informed about the Coronavirus
We’re working to keep Pakistanis Safe, and everyone globally, safe and informed about the recent outbreak of coronavirus. Four areas we’re focused on: making sure everyone has accurate information, stopping misinformation and harmful content, supporting health experts and relief efforts, and supporting local governments, communities and businesses. Facebook is working with the Pakistani government, communities, […]
Careem captains facilitated to avail deferred loan payments through JS Bank
Careem, the internet platform of the greater middle east and Pakistan, and JS Bank recently announced that thousands of Careem captains who have leased a car through JS Bank will now have the facility of getting the principal amount on their loan deferred for up to twelve (12) months in light of the ongoing COVID-19 […]
Digiskills- Preparing Youths for Challenges of Digital Revolutions
Recently there has been a surge in AI, IOT and AR in Pakistan signalling the inception of the fourth industrial revolution. Over here at Ignite we have funded start-ups in these areas that have reduced electricity transformation line loses, saved irrigation water, and provided high quality educational tools to customers in the country and the […]
ONLINE LEARNING IN QUARANTINE
Whilst the world braces for the impact of the emerging pandemic of COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus, people are looking towards activities whilst being self-quarantined or under enforced isolation. Nonetheless, this is the time to seize an opportunity to pick up new skills, learn a new language, indulge in activities that you kept postponing for different […]
Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation Donation Arrives in Karachi to Help Fight Against COVID-19
The first batch of the much-needed medical supplies donated by the Jack Ma Foundation and the Alibaba Foundation arrived in Pakistan. The shipment is part of the donation of medical supplies to 10 Asian countries announced on March 21. Collectively, the nations will receivea total of 1.8 million masks;kits for testing 210,000people, 36,000 pieces of […]
Ufone join hands with Pakistan Red Crescent to create awareness on Corona virus
Pakistani Telecom Company Ufone and Pakistan’s largest humanitarian organization, Pakistan Red Crescent have come together to support the national effort in fighting the Corona virus pandemic, which is showing alarming growth trend in the country. Appreciating that the seriousness of the pandemic is apparently still not being realized by various segments of the society, Ufone […]
TCL Pakistan collaborates with Daraz for Pakistan Day Sale 2020 to celebrate the essence of patriotism
TCL Pakistan, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV brand, joins hands with Daraz, the leading online retailer, to deliver one of the biggest sales this Pakistan’s Day. The sale will commence on 20th March 2020 and end on 25th March 2020. Each year TCL and Daraz bring high-quality products at incredible prices for their consumers. Witnessing the […]
Why Online Smartphones Shopping is Getting Popular among Pakistani Millennials
There was a time when personality was judged based on how a person interacted with other people. 21st century has changed everything now if you do not have a good smartphone you would not be able to interact with people. One of the reasons for the huge popularity of smartphones is the competition going on […]
NHSRC launches Messenger experience to aid locals in fight against Coronavirus
Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination NHSRC launched a Messenger experience, with support from Facebook and Botisfy.com, to ensure people are kept up to date, and have access to the right information. The automated experience will help people determine if they need to be seen by a doctor for coronavirus, and get […]
DIGISKILLS COLLABORATES WITH SZABIST ON JOB FAIR 2020
DigiSkills collaborates with Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) at the Annual Job Fair, held to develop a platform for young graduates to find jobs. Dr. Zafar Alvi, Project Director DigiSkills graced the occasion along with other representatives of the corporate sector. The purpose of this event was to provide an opportunity […]
Remove public touch screens to avoid coronavirus, warns experts
coronavirus update ublic touch screens to avoid coronavirus, warns experts According to Professor Bill Kivil, a virus expert at the University of Southampton, a virus can stay on screen for several days – meaning that if it is not removed, it can be easily transmitted from person to person. “When you think about how often […]
OLX INAUGURATES ITS FIRST CUSTOMER FACILITATION CENTER ALONGWITH CARFIRST AT PACKAGES MALL IN LAHORE
OLX, Pakistan’s number one marketplace, launched yet another initiative to provide convenience to its customers through its first offline facilitation center along with CarFirst at Packages Mall in Lahore. A special ceremony marked the official inauguration of this facilitation center on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Packages Mall in Lahore, attended by top officials […]
Play PSL Fantasy League on Easypaisa App and Win Big
Easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital payment solution is expanding the experiences on offer for users by allowing them to be part of the PSL fever at its peak. The PSL Official Fantasy League can now be played through the Easypaisa App. Cricket enthusiasts can create their own virtual teams and earn points throughout the season along […]
TPL Trakker Partners With Eat Mubarak
TPL Trakker, Pakistan’s leading IoT Company, has partnered with Eat Mubarak, a local food delivery service, to power their app with TPL Maps, a business segment of TPL Trakker and Pakistan’s first digital mapping service. This partnership will give Eat Mubarak access to the largest location based dataset covering over 400 cities, 4.5 million geocoded […]