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Lahore-based fashion e-commerce startup, Clicky. pk, closed USD 700,000 in a Pre-Series A round of funding. Former executives from Amazon MENA region as well as Xiaomi along with few other angel investors participated in the round. Founded in 2016 by Muhammad Khalid & Syed Shahzad, Clicky.pk is Pakistan’s top fashion-focused marketplace and retail startup. Having […]
Launched at the ‘Accelerating a Sustainable Digital Economy’ summit held this week by SAMENA Council, a new report from Huawei and Arthur D. Little focuses on recommended policy actions for Middle East countries to realize their digital visions for a sustained economic recovery from the pandemic and enhanced resilience. The new study focuses specifically on […]
The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since the resumption of its operations back in May, has topped the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out of 5.0 among 230+ airlines evaluated worldwide. The score is based on an independent audit of 26 health and safety parameters evaluating safety protocols, traveler convenience, […]
Pacer Ventures LLC, a venture firm for sub-Saharan Africa, has launched a $3M fund for early-stage startups, aimed at solving the most critical problem on the continent. Registered in Delaware, with operational offices in Lagos and Johannesburg, Pacer VC is focusing on verticals that are expedient to the African continent, including healthcare, financial inclusion, education, […]
Kashf Foundation, with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, launched 6 state-of-the-art training facilities in Lahore and Faisalabad under a special program titled ‘recycling for women empowerment’ to provide skill-based training to hundreds of deserving women belonging to low-income households. This training will equip these women with the skills to make everyday use of sellable products […]
Keen online shoppers in the Kingdom are now able to make purchases, receive goods, and pay for them later, thanks to innovative online payment experts, Spotii. A new to the region concept, Spotii, launched earlier this year, is set to disrupt the way we buy and pay for items online, allowing interest-free payments on a […]
Huawei Mobile is offering huge discounts on its wide range of innovative smartphones available at Daraz.pk, where the annual 11.11 ‘Super Sale’ is being launched from 11th November to 17th November 2020. During this fascinating extravaganza, a wide range of world-renowned Huawei devices can be purchased at unbelievable prices, along with very attractive package deals […]
Sehat Kahani, one of the leading telehealthcare service providers in Pakistan, congratulates their Co-founder & COO, Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, for becoming the first Pakistani female recipient of the “Elevate Foundation Prize Award 2020”. The Elevate Prize Foundation winners are chosen from nearly 1,300 applicants after months of review. These winners are tackling the world’s […]
The Board of Directors of BankIslami Pakistan Limited (‘The Bank’ or ‘BankIslami’) in their meeting held on October 29, 2020, in Karachi, approved the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. BankIslami posted a profit after tax of Rs. 1.76 Bn during 9M20, depicting a growth of 81% vis-à-vis the same […]
Telenor Pakistan, being at the forefront of innovation remains committed to enabling the youth by connecting them to what matters most through personalized digital solutions and experiences. Strengthening this resolve, in yet another industry first, Telenor Pakistan has collaborated with Garena for Free Fire Continental Series (FFCS) 2020 and co-partnered for the Asia Series Pakistan […]