Economy
Telenor Microfinance Bank’s mobile banking platform, Easypaisa has been awarded by Global Finance Magazine as ‘The Innovators 2020’ in the field of Payments. The Easypaisa App has been recognized for consistent efforts in forging new paths and introducing distinct yet sophisticated tools to tackle modern issues in Finance. ‘The Innovators 2020’ is a platform that […]
“The COVID-19 has accelerated the demise of brick and mortar financial services and the regulator is eyeing this as an opportunity”, expressed Arsalan Asif H. Soomro, Managing Director, KASB Securities, during an exclusive Q&A session with our Editor in Chief and had more to say on the overall economic landscape of Pakistan amidst COVID-19. 1. […]
Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the Multinational producer of hygiene, health, and nutrition products including Dettol, Harpic, and Robin has pledged to invest another Rs500 million to help the country fight the CoVid-19 pandemic. According to WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, without effective interventions there could be an estimated 200,000 cases by mid-July in Pakistan. The impact […]
“The pandemic has made its impact throughout the world, leaving online deliveries as the safest go-to option during a time when unnecessary social interaction is discouraged”, mentioned Muntaqa Peracha, Commercial Director, Foodpanda during an exclusive Q&A session with our editor in Chief while discussing the impact of COVID-19 on business continuity and shared his view […]
“I think in the short term we will be seeing some difficulties with a lot of households struggling to meet their monthly needs. However, this is the time to focus and build new capabilities for when things become normal again”, said Muneeb Maayr, founder and CEO, Bykea during an exclusive Q&A session with Daily NewsPK. […]
“When COVID-19 took hold, necessity dictated that all organizations move to digital. Hence, to ensure safety, all communication is now done online with new ways to collaborate and innovate”, said Najeeb Agrawalla, Chief Executive Officer at 1LINK in an exclusive Q&A session with Daily NewsPK while sharing his insights about the current scenario of the economy and […]
“Pakistan is going through a very precarious time, there is financial pressure and business uncertainty everywhere at every level. Economy has a great chance to come out of this time with flying colors, as long as the government stays focused on providing right incentives and stimulus to the business community”, said Asim Ibrahim, founder and Chief […]
To enable Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to secure credit from financial institutions on a national level , The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is all set to launch Secured Transaction Registry (STR) . STR project would facilitate small borrowers specifically from SMEs and agriculture sector to secure credit from financial institutions against […]
DUBAI, UAE 7 March 2020: Emirates is providing customers more flexibility, choice and value through its newly introduced waiver policy for all booked tickets issued on or from today, 7 March until 31 March 2020, allowing customers across its network the choice of changing their travel dates without change and reissuance fees. The move […]
Adnan Ali, Chief Executive Officer at apps shares the journey of creating a disruptive platform for payments in Pakistan and discusses the vision for future initiatives.