Pakistan
Zapya supports Ali Zaidi’s ‘Clean Karachi’ campaign
Beijing, August 5, 2019: Chinese technology company, Zapya has announced full support of Ali Zaidi’s initiative of cleaning up city of Karachi. Zapya will support in promoting this campaign on their social media and in-app to encourage users in participating in this campaign. After the announcement of clean Karachi campaign, Chinese company took the lead…
Nithavrianakis appointed as UK trade director for Pakistan
Islamabad, August 5, 2019: Mike Nithavrianakis has been appointed as the UK Trade Director for Pakistan and British Deputy High Commissioner to Karachi in succession to Elin Burns. Nithavrianakis is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the 1980s. He has had postings to Malaysia, Russia, Ghana, Saudi Arabia and Greece….
KE remains committed to the people of Karachi
Karachi, August 3, 2019: The unprecedented rains and urban flooding in Karachi severely disrupted civic amenities and services and caused a number of incidents. The management and employees of K-Electric over these tragic incidents which occurred during the recent two-day rain spell. The power utility extends its deepest sympathies to the affected families. With almost…
Facebook expands its women entrepreneurship program in Pakistan
Lahore, August 3, 2019: Facebook announced the expansion of its #SheMeansBusiness program in Pakistan, in partnership with the Lahore Women’s Chamber of Commerce, to provide women entrepreneurs with the tools, training, and resources that can help them secure funding and grow their businesses. Beth Ann Lim, Head of Community Affairs Facebook, the Asia Pacific at the launch…
Standard Chartered organises “Women in Tech” graduation ceremony
Five Women-led companies win up to USD 10,000 in seed funding. Karachi, August 2, 2019: Standard Chartered, in partnership with INNO Ventures Global (Pvt.) Limited, is excited to announce the five winners of this year’s Standard Chartered #SCWomenInTech Programme 2019. Today’s event saw five women-led teams shortlisted from over 80 applicants win up to USD…