Pakistan
Schools support govt’s efforts for citizens’ relief, but fee concession directives have no legal basis
Karachi, April 14, 2020: The Pakistan Education Council – Sindh (“PEC”) has announced that keeping in view the current difficult situation in the country, it supports the government of Sindh (“GoS”) in granting 20 percent concession to parents whose children attend private schools across the board for two months, in practical terms. However, the PEC…
Engro donates PKR 50mln to GoS corona emergency fund
Karachi, April 14, 2020: Engro Energy Limited – part of Engro Corporation – today donated PKR 50 million to the Government of Sindh Corona Emergency Fund. The donation was made in presence of the Chief Minister of Sindh – Murad Ali Shah; Ghias Khan – President & CEO Engro Corporation; and Ahsan Zafar Syed –…
Dawlance donates & delivers 120 appliances to Indus Hospital to fight COVID-19
Karachi, April 14, 2020: Dawlance has completed the delivery of its appliances ranging from Refrigerators, Air-conditioners, electric kettles, Microwave Ovens and water dispensers, as a generous donation to The Indus Hospital (TIH). These appliances will help TIH in the nation’s fight against the threat of Coronavirus pandemic. TIH shall be using these advanced appliances from…
Jazz to fund 1000 COVID-19 tests at SKMCH&RC
Karachi, April 14, 2020: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across Pakistan, the health system is increasingly under pressure. One of the biggest issues being faced is the limited availability of free of cost testing for the destitute population. Realizing this as an urgent need, Jazz has donated PKR 8 million to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and…
Mastercard signs agreement with Askari Bank to bring innovative payment solutions to Pakistan
Islamabad, April 13, 2020: Mastercard has signed an agreement with Askari Bank Pakistan for a multifaceted partnership to enhance customer experience and launch new products for a growing number of the Bank’s customers. The agreement is part of Mastercard and the Bank’s commitment to bring innovative payment solutions to more people across the Middle East…