Business
77 entrepreneurs attend orientation for PAIDAR business grants
Karachi: Seventy-seven entrepreneurs from various sectors, including many women-led businesses, attended an orientation event to learn about applying for business grants ranging from EUR 11,000 to EUR 200,000. The event, organized by the EU-funded and UNIDO-implemented Poverty Alleviation & Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh (PAIDAR) programme, aims to support businesses in creating sustainable jobs and…
Security papers limited signs MoU with Indus hospital & health network
Karachi, May 29, 2024: Security Papers Limited (SPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), a not-for-profit organization providing quality healthcare to those in need. The MoU was signed by Mr Imran Qureshi, CEO, Security Papers Limited, and Dr Abdul Bari Khan, President, Indus Hospital & Health Network….
Hutchison ports Pakistan marks historic arrival of largest container vessel ever to Berth in Pakistan
Pakistan, May 29, 2024: Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes the maiden call of the CV MSC ANNA, the largest container vessel ever to berth in Pakistan. This milestone underscores the terminal’s advanced capabilities and strategic significance in the region. MSC ANNA, one of the largest vessels with an overall length of 400 meters, exemplifies the scale…
Zindigi JS Bank & 5th Pillar Family Takaful signed MoU to facilitate customers for Hajj and Umrah on easy installments
Karachi: The Digital banking Initiative of JS Bank, Zindigi, has partnered with 5th Pillar Family Takaful, a prominent provider of Takaful products and services, to make Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages more accessible. This collaboration brings together Zindigi’s user-friendly digital platform with 5th Pillar’s established Hajj and Umrah saving plans including the end-to-end value chain. This…
SBP enables QR Code payment mechanism to buy sacrificial animal for Eidul Azha 2024
Karachi: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to facilitate people purchasing sacrificial animals using QR code payment mechanism at cattle markets nationwide on the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, expanding the application of payments through Raast Instant Payment System. The initiative is being taken to help people and merchants to securely make payments, besides helping banks…