Pakistan
Standard Chartered Pakistan contributes USD1 mln for COVID-19 emergency relief
Karachi, May 20, 2020: Standard Chartered Pakistan has contributed USD1 million to Red Cross and UNICEF programmes that are providing emergency relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, USD300,000 will be contributed to the Red Cross for the provision of urgent medical support and USD700,000 to UNICEF for the immediate protection and…
Rizq turns to Facebook to create real-world impact
Karachi, May 20, 2020: According to a 2019 study, 43 percent of Pakistan’s citizens remain food insecure and 18 percent face an acute food shortage. This implies that, on any given day, almost 39 million Pakistanis are unaware of where their next meal will come from, or if it will come at all. To add…
Donkey King set to rule TV Screens this Eid
Islamabad, May 20, 2020: After captivating the audience in cinemas across the world, Pakistan’s highest-grossing animated film ‘The Donkey King’ is slated for its world television premiere on the first day of Eid. The Donkey King was released in cinemas in 2018 and has been the only Pakistani film to explore territories around the globe,…
Daraz and HBL partner to fuel growth in Pakistan’s SME sector
Karachi, May 20, 2020: Daraz and HBL have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enable the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by inviting SMEs to set up online shops on Daraz, and avail HBL’s extensive banking solutions to meet their financial needs. HBL is Pakistan’s largest bank and a leader in the SME…
Ufone makes Pakistan proud, wins two Global Gold Awards
Karachi, May 19, 2020: 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…