Celebrating International Women’s Day, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) organized a series of events across Pakistan including Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Karachi.
The events promoted the international theme #EachforEqual stressing that an equal world is an enabled world.
The event that took place at the PTCL Academy in Islamabad featured inspiring stories of PTCL women, along with distinguished guest speakers that included the likes of Kishwar Naheed – an eminent Urdu poet & educationist, Andleeb Abbas – MNA, and Maha Wajahat Khan – founder of Maha’s Photography.
The discussion enlightened the participants on how to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve the workplace, and celebrate women’s achievements.
On the occasion, Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL, said:
Propelled by an increasing need for change, PTCL has been evolving to encompass diversity and women empowerment to end workplace bias..
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Govt to Complete Imported Car Verification Within 3 Days
The government in a bid to help facilitate the people and curb processing delays has issued various orders including the issuance of verification certification of vehicles that have been imported within 3 working days of the letter being issued by the Motor Registering Authority (MRA).
As per the information available, the procedure for issuance of verification reports on imported cars takes 6-9 months. A special desk has been set up at Karachi West Customs Collectorate which will receive applications from MRAs from all provinces and deliver them on time. A verification Appraising Officer has been empowered to continue processing the application complete with credentials on the same day after the Dal Receipt Officer (DRO) sends it to them.
The vehicles imported under the WeBOC system can also be validated by the relevant excise officer because they can access the online record. Although, cars brought in under the one-customs system can only be validated from Karachi customs and the c..
Authorities Are Supplying Unsafe Water to Citizens of Islamabad
The residents of Islamabad have been consuming hazardous water for the past few months. This was revealed in a letter written by the Water Quality Control Cell (WQCC) to the director water supply Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI).
The letter identified that the water being supplied to the people of the federal capital from Simly Dam, Saidpur and Shangla is not being chlorine-treated for bacteria.
The letter highlighted that all attempts of the cell to divert the MCI’s attention towards this severe issue went unnoticed.
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Meanwhile, a source familiar with the development has confirmed that the municipal corporation owes Rs. 20 million to a company that supplies water purifying chemicals. This prompted the company to halt the supply – a potential reason why the company has stopped the water treatment.
In a separate development, the Ministry of Science and Technology had introduced the cheapest bottled..
Carrefour Pakistan Launches Mobile Application for Convenient Online Shopping
Carrefour, operated in Pakistan by Majid Al Futtaim, has introduced a mobile app to better serve its Pakistani customers. The new app brings shoppers across Lahore and Karachi a simple, digitised, and convenient mobile experience.
Through the app, customers can now shop from the comfort of their home and choose from more than 5,000 products available at Carrefour stores, while also receiving a reliable and timely delivery right to their doorstep.
The application is set to lead the online marketplace in Pakistan, enabling thousands of shoppers to benefit from Carrefour’s extensive product offering.
Initially, the app will offer products from the store’s grocery and household sections, eventually expanding to provide textiles, light household items, and fresh food items, adding more choice and value for consumers.
Jean Marc Dumont, Country Manager of Carrefour Pakistan at Majid Al Futtaim Retail, commented:
At Carrefour we take pride in our ability to understand our customers’ needs..
Here’s What the Toyota Yaris Pakistan Variant Will Look Like
News has been filtering out about the upcoming Toyota Yaris with the car seen on the roads followed by news about its multiple variants and expected price.
Now news has emerged regarding its expected launch date along with multiple pictures of the model for the local market. The car will be unveiled by the company on 27th March.
You can see the pictures of the top variant below:
Exterior
The exterior looks a lot like the one we’ve seen on the international market. The same goes for the alloy rims as well.
Interior
The interior is something that we expect from Toyota and have seen on the current Corolla as well. The most eye-catching thing is the center console with its touchscreen. However manual dials and the lack of climate control for the top-end variant is quite disappointing.
Engine
For a quick recap, Toyota Indus Motors is replacing the Corolla Gli and Xli variants with the Yaris. It will have 6 variants in total with the 1.5L having two and the 1.3L having four.
The exp..
Petrol Prices to Drop By Rs. 20-25 Soon: Reports
According to media reports, a slash in the prices of petroleum products is expected with a PKR20-25 decrease in the price of petrol. This follows as the world reels from the plunge in oil prices as Saudi Arabia and Russia continue their price war.
The investors are eyeing the chances of economic stimulus due to this.
Nadeem Babar, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Petroleum said that the decrease in prices around the globe will boost the economy of Pakistan aside from easing inflation and other economic hardships faced by the average man.
While talking to the media he said that the Prime Minister has ordered the relevant officials to create a broad strategy regarding petroleum products.
In response to a question, he said that there was a critical need to the country’s oil refinery sector.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
P@SHA Launches ProWomen in Collaboration With CodeGirls
Pakistan Software Houses Association ([email protected]) has launched an e-directory dedicated to Pakistani women on International Women’s Day (March 8th, 2020) under the name ProWomen.
Created under the leadership of Chair – Diversity & Inclusion [email protected] & COO Genetech Solutions, Ms. Shamim Rajani and in collaboration with CodeGirls, ProWomen provides access to profiles and details of incredible women who have established themselves in their work spheres and have done wonders. ProWomen provides an accessible platform where these professionals can be contacted for different opportunities and it showcases the immense talent of Pakistani women.
The directory is classified alphabetically into 24 categories ranging from Social Media Influencers to Programmers to Corporate leaders. ProWomen is a crowdsourced directory i.e. female users can simply get their profile added by using the application form on the website. One can use both basic and advanced search criteria to find the ..
Pakistan Has Allegedly Given Asia Cup’s Hosting Rights to Another Country
Bangladesh is likely to host the upcoming Asia Cup, with the official announcement from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) expected to be made towards the end of March.
Last year, ACC had named Pakistan as the host for the Asia Cup 2020 scheduled for September ahead of the World T20 Championship.
Several reports have now surfaced claiming that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given up the hosting rights of the Asia Cup in exchange for Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) allowing its team to tour Pakistan.
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Following the alleged agreement between PCB and BCB, the latter announced to tour Pakistan in three parts.
The first two legs of the series have already been played at Lahore and Rawalpindi in January and February respectively. The part of the series will be played after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League in Karachi in April.
Chairman PCB, while addressing a news briefing last week, hinted at moving..
Reason is Ready to Amp up the Heat with another Massive Friday Sale
Reason Electronics promised a mega sale to its consumers on the first Friday of every month at the time of the brand’s launch. Keeping up with the tradition, the brand is back with amazing deals, discounts, and combos.
Reason Electronics is a Direct to Consumer (D2C) brand which has already ensured that it offers the consumers incomparable prices without any compromise of the quality. In a very short time, the brand has gained massive traction through their trustworthy and stellar services.
The last Reason Friday Sale was sold out within 24-hours and a number of customers have since been anticipating another sale of the same kind.
The CEO of Reason, Mr. Abdul Rehman Talat announced the Reason Friday Sale himself at the launch for the brand and ensured that there will be fresh and exciting offers for the consumers on the first Friday of every month. Talking about the sale, he said:
Reason is the primal brand that is working solely as a Direct to Consumer (D2C) brand at this level. B..
One of the World’s Biggest Auto-Shows Gets Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
The Geneva Motor Show, which is one of the biggest auto-shows in the world, has been cancelled due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak.
The annual event highlights the European auto-circuit where car-makers from all over the world unveil their upcoming models and concept cars. The show was canceled after the Swiss government banned all social gatherings of over 1000 people in a bid to stop the virus from spreading. It was originally supposed to take place this week.
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The cancellation forced the car-makers from unveiling their cars online instead of at the event as originally planned. While the event was called-off, a YouTuber was able to record some footage from inside the deserted 2020 Geneva Motor Show.
George Williams, a Vlogger and photographer walked around the venue and filmed the workers as they dismantled the stalls. He said, “Come with me and check out the crazy 2020 (lack of) Geneva Motorshow, an..
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