Pakistan
Hussain Dawood, Engro/Dawood Hercules Group and his Family pledge PKR 1bn to combat COVID-19
Karachi, April 02, 2020: For the fight against COVID-19 in Pakistan, Mr. Hussain Dawood, today, on behalf of Engro, Dawood Hercules and his Family pledged a contribution in services, kind and cash of PKR 1 billion for the short, medium and long-term. Mr. Hussain Dawood said, “We are committed to help solve some of the…
Pakistan’s First Online Financial Literacy Course Launched
Karachi, April 02, 2020: State Bank of Pakistan in collaboration with National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF) is implementing National Financial Literacy Program for Youth (NFLP-Y) to impart essential financial education to Pakistani youth and school going children for strengthening of their money management skills and enhance their understanding of financial matters. National Financial…
MCB Bank Ltd. donates PKR 5 mln for distribution of food ration to needy families
Lahore, April 02, 2020: MCB Bank, one of Pakistan’s largest banks, has donated a sum of PKR 5,000,000 to renowned NGO Jahandad Society for Community Development (JSCD) for distribution of food ration packs to needy families during the COVID-19 lockdown. Mian Mohammad Mansha, Chairman MCB Bank presented a cheque for the donation to Dr. Hussain…
First recovered COVID19 Pakistani patient donates plasma
Karachi, April 02, 2020: Renowned Hematologist Dr Saqib Ansari on Thursday announced that the first Coronavirus patient in Pakistan Yahya Jaffery has donated his plasma to Children Hospital Karachi for the treatment of critical patients of the virus. Addressing a press conference at the hospital along with Jaffery, his parents and famous cricketer Roman Rais,…
JS Bank wins ‘Best bank for SMEs’ and ‘Best bank for CSR’ awards at Asiamoney Awards 2020
Karachi, April 02, 2020: Reflecting Pakistan’s growing stature in the international financial space, JS Bank, one of the country’s fastest-growing financial institutions won the ‘Best bank for SMEs’ and ‘Best bank for CSR’ awards at the Asiamoney Awards 2020. The Bank has won the Asiamoney Best Bank for SME award in 2019 as well. The…