Fatima Fertilizer

celebrates Fertilizer Day

LAHORE (PR): World Fertilizer Day was commemorated by Fatima Fertilizers in collaboration with government of Punjab & Potato Research Institute Sahiwal by organising ‘Potato Seminar’ in Okara District. The event featured more than two thousand potato farmers, researchers, related industrialists and government dignitaries such as Minister for Agriculture, Secretary Agriculture and D.G. Extension. In an effort to help famers achieve greater per acre yields, detailed presentations were made on best practices for potato farming, pest and disease control, storage and balanced application of IFA (International Fertilizer Association) certified Sarsabz CAN (Calcium Ammonium Nitrate) and NP (Nitrophos) fertilizer.

The government of Punjab in collaboration with Fatima Fertilizer is opening high-tech mechanization centers throughout Punjab. These centers will provide much needed potato farm mechanization at affordable prices; reducing cost of production and increasing yield per acre. At the end of the event, Fatima Fertilizer distributed one tractor, 25 smart phones, 5 LEDs and other gifts among farmers through lucky draws.

Al Meezan receives Award for Maximum Mutual Fund IPOs

KARACHI (PR): Al Meezan has been recognized at The IPO Market Development Award 2016/2017 by Safe-PSX Pakistan IPO Summit for excellence in launching of the highest number of investment funds/plans in the same period. This award recognizes the firm for launching a total of 6 investment funds/plans in FY17, which is the highest number of offerings in the same period by any Asset Management Company (AMC) operating in Pakistan. This in turn, helped in pushing the mutual fund offering to new heights and thereby contributing towards the development of IPO market during year 2016/17.

“Al Meezan continually strives to offer our investors the kind of products that are in demand in the market, which may or may not yet already exist. Thus innovation, along with integrity in all our endeavors, is the cornerstone of Al Meezan’s philosophy”, said Mr. Muhammad Shoaib CFA, CEO of Al Meezan Investments, at the IPO Market Development Awards. “We will continue to work diligently to meet the demands of our investors and work towards our vision of making Shariah compliant investing first choice of investors”, he added.

LAHORE: Shaheen Air International (SAI) sponsored the 4th Corps Commander’s Open Golf Tournament. Picture shows Kashif Sehbai, SAI chairman, in a group photo after the closing ceremony.

Griswold Hall

commissioning at FCC

LAHORE (PR): The provincial government is working on improving education, Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai said on Monday while addressing the commissioning ceremony of Griswold Hall, a boys hostel, at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).

Also present on the occasion were FCCU Rector Dr James A Tebbe, Associate vice Rector Joseph Sun, President Alumni Relations Ch. Ahmed Saeed and FCCU Registrar Dr Hamid Saeed.

The Governor, who himself was a resident of Griswold Hall while he was a student at FCCU, reminisced about his stay at the college and shared fond memories.

FCCU Rector Dr Tebbe thanked the Governor Balochistan for providing scholarships for supporting the education of students from Balochistan.

Telenor wins ‘Best Place to Work’ award

ISLAMABAD (PR): Telenor Pakistan has been named the ‘Best Place to Work in Telecom Industry’ by Engage Consulting and PSHRM in recognition of the company’s initiatives to deliver an enabling working environment to its employees.

Apart from flexible hours, open work setting and modern in-house facilities, Telenor Pakistan takes pride in inclusivity and diversity being at the heart of its work culture.

Telenor is the first to introduce exclusive induction programs for women on career hiatus and people with disabilities.

Kazim Trust conference

KARACHI (PR): Kazim Trust Monday held its 3rd Annual Conference on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dyslexia at Aga Khan University Hospital. The conference was attended by parents, doctors, students of psychology and teachers of various schools. The conference included sessions on a variety of topics related to ADHD and Dyslexia, two of the most common behavioural disorders in children. The conference not only created awareness regarding these disorders but also highlighted the reality of learning difficulties in children with such conditions and how parents, teachers and caregivers can empower and manage them.

Different therapies and learning styles, in relation to ADHD and Dyslexia, were also discussed at the conference by the panel along with parental counseling.

LAHORE: The City School Muslim Town Boys Campus won 2nd position in 4th Unique Drama Festival.

LAHORE: Provincial Minister Rana Sana Ullah is being presented a shield during Lahore Leads University convocation.

KE meters in line with global standards

KARACHI (PR): K-Electric strongly condemns misinformation and unfounded allegations being spread by some quarters regarding digital meters that are not just false but pure fiction. The power utility highlighted that digital meters are purchased from ISO certified manufacturers and installed as per respective guidelines.

KE spokesperson also highlighted that no mechanism exists to remotely influence meter readings of digital meters in any way. Any claims otherwise are factually incorrect.

KE spokesperson also highlighted that smart meters, on the other hand, are state of the art metering systems that are used in developed countries to “read” the meters remotely to enable fully automated billing without any human intervention. Contrary to certain beliefs, even readings of smart meters cannot be influenced remotely.

With regards to the cost of electricity, the government has implemented a “Uniform Tariff Policy” across Pakistan, including Karachi. The slabs of electricity are also implemented across Pakistan. No change has been made by K-Electric in the tariff, slabs or taxes charged to the consumers of Karachi. The applicable tariff charged is in line with the tariff notified by the government. Moreover, billing is done as per regulatory processes and guidelines.

K-Electric has invested significantly on technological upgradation including implementation of SAP IS-U, the world’s leading system for billing and use of handheld devices for meter reading which ensures efficiency, eliminates human intervention and creates transparency. KE has also been endorsed by various national and regional stakeholders for ensuring best practices of disclosure and transparency in its reporting. The power utility remains fully committed to its vision statement of ‘Energizing Karachi’ and is determined to eradicate power theft.