ACCA holds corporate networking session
LAHORE (PR): The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) hosted a corporate dinner based on the theme ‘Accountants for Business’ in Faisalabad. This engagement will be beneficial in building relationships with all the prominent employers of Fasialabad.
The corporate networking session was attended by the President FCCI, Engineer Rizwan Ashraf and it was to highlight the FCCI members in attracting, developing and retaining the best finance talent.
It is pertinent to mention that ACCA is committed to supporting its student and member base in Faisalabad and therefore an Approved Employer Ceremony was conducted with the employers coming on onboard committing towards training ACCA Affiliates in achieving membership.
President FCCI also addressed the audience and took the opportunity to address all the corporate decision makers recognizing ACCA Pakistan’s contributions toward developing the finance talent Pakistan needs. He mentioned how ACCA was adding value across the whole spectrum of business activity. He also assured FCCI’s support and assistance to ACCA Pakistan in their all initiatives in future. The highlight of the ceremony was the addition of the newly approved employers who were presented certificates on this occasion which were received by their CFOs present at the event. Rafhan Maize Products, Bismillah Textile, Anjum Textile and JK Group of companies were the new additions to ACCA’s Executive Approved Employer club.
MJSF sponsors young professionals
LAHORE (PR): The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF) has sponsored young professionals, selected from all over Pakistan for the European Academy of Diplomacy Summer Programmes taking place in Warsaw, Poland. The participants were selected after extensive interview sessions for the school of fundamental diplomatic skills programme and the school of advanced diplomatic skills programme which are a two week long summer courses designed for young professionals.
The programmes prepare the participants for the challenges and rigors of diplomacy, public speaking, bilateral negotiations, fundamentals of leadership, diplomatic protocol, international business and working in multinational organisations.
This is the first time Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation is collaborating with the European Academy of Diplomacy for aspiring diplomats &young professionals as part of its belief in investing in progressive learning programs for the betterment of Pakistan. Previously MJSF has been involved in summer programs taking place at National University of Singapore and Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar.
Burj Ramadan CSR - 2015
LAHORE (PR): Over the years it has been well established that at Burj Bank Limited CSR is not just about donations in cash and kind but also in terms of time. Be it disaster relief, community development, medical aid or sharing moments of joy with the underprivileged, Burj & its employees have always honored their commitment of “giving beyond the workplace”. While the Bank is engaged in CSR activities all through the year, Ramadan holds a special place in their calendar.
Recently Burj employees along with the Senior Management visited the ‘Edhi Child Home’ to share the barakah of the holy month & Eid with the beautiful children at the facility for the 3rd consecutive year.
“The Burj Family has developed a special bond with the children of this orphanage, their love keeps pulling us back time and time again & if Allah (SBWT) wills this relationship will only grow stronger”. commented Kazim Raza – Group Head Retail Banking (Burj Bank) while presenting a cheque of donation to Saad Edhi & Ahmed Edhi. The Burj Family also presented Eid dresses, gifts and Eidi packs to the children residing at the orphanage and spent quality time with them over iftar.
LCWU VC retires
LAHORE (PR): Prof. Dr. Sabiha Mansoor, after completing her four year term, retired as Vice Chancellor of Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore.
In her farewell address to the top academic and administrative staff in the University Syndicate Hall, she highlighted the achievements gained during her tenure. She delivered a vote of thanks to all staff members for their cooperation. She inaugurated newly built IT Block as her last official activity in the campus.
This block has been constructed in record short time and consists of two state of the art computer labs and three class rooms. Dr. Sabiha Mansoor showed her satisfaction over what University has performed in the field of education, research and infrastructural development. She wished that all projects started in these four years should be continued by the next leadership. Senior faculty members, registrar, treasurer, directors and other administrative staff paid homage for her services as head of the institutions and presented her bouquet.
Al Meezan announces cash dividend
LAHORE (PR): Al Meezan Investment Management Limited (Al Meezan) is pleased to announce the final cash dividend of Rs. 1.851 billion for its unit holders as at June 30, 2015. This coupled with interim payouts of Rs. 0.5326 billion in three funds earlier makes the total distribution of Rs. 2.383 billion for financial year ended June 30, 2015.
Total assets under management of Al Meezan grew from Rs 59.3 billion to Rs. 66.7 billion, depicting the growth of 12.5pc from FY 2014 to FY 2015. It has successfully maintained the position of being the largest private sector asset management company in Pakistan.
Mohammad Shoaib, CFA, CEO of Al Meezan thanked the investors for reposing their trust and confidence in the fund management capabilities of Al Meezan team.
Al Meezan has been awarded Management Quality rating of AM2+ by JCR-VIS which denotes High Management Quality with stable outlook. Al Meezan offers a complete range of Shariah Compliant investment solutions to meet the varying investment needs of its investors which exceed 33,000 including over 1,000 institutional investors.
Huawei smartphone Y5 launched
LAHORE (PR): Another feature powered and ultra cool smartphone, Y5 has been launched in Pakistan by Huawei Technologies. This smartphone is loaded with high tech features and apps, latest Android OS, Quad-core processor, finest quality camera and battery which is a backed by power-saving technology. Zong has given an amazing offer of free 6GB for 6 months with the Huawei Y5 purchase.
Customers from all the walks of life, who want an eye catchy, color vibrant, power-packed and feature rich smartphone with a simplified UI and all of this at an economical price then Huawei Y5, would suit them the best.
Fanhong Bruce, Huawei Pakistan’s, Director Marketing Device, expressed, “Huawei Y5 is a smartphone which has been manufactured to facilitate the customers belonging to all the walks of life. The trust of our customers on us has always been our greatest priority and keeping that in view we deliver them such devices which would add technological comfort and ease in their lives.”
Huawei Y5 is a 3G enabled Dual SIM smartphone which has a 4.5 inch exquisite screen. It has capability of giving seamless internet browsing experience without any lag or hindrance. This smartphone possesses Android KitKat 4.4 OS, Quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, memory that extends upto 32GB, unique EMUI 3.0 Lite, Multi-Themes, Magazine lock-screen, amazing camera quality, 8MP rear and 2MP front with fast shutter speed, which is capable of capturing pictures with Panoramic effect and also function is low light with Dual Flash.
Samsung unveils multi-function printer
LAHORE (PR): Samsung Electronics announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of color printers and multi-function printers. The series include C430/430W single-function color printers, C480/480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, and scan, and C480FN/C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with additional faxing capability. Designed for small-office and home-office (SOHO) users who look for efficiency and depend on mobile devices, these printers come with features such as scan-to-email and mobile printing support.
“The new series that are perfect for today’s mobile world, underscore our commitment to small-office and home-offices, which are around 70pc of all users with a high average monthly print volume, ”said David SW Song, Senior Vice President of Strategy Marketing and Sales, Printing Solutions, Samsung Electronics. “We are ready to meet the growing demand from businesses for products and solutions that boost their productivity and reduce their long term costs. With the Xpress C430/480 series, we empower SOHO users with the latest IT solutions and help them grow their business with devices that are high in quality, convenient to use, and most importantly, economical.”
Entertainer opens 2nd store
LAHORE (PR): Renowned UK toy shop “The Entertainer” opened their newest store on Link Road in Model Town this Saturday with a day of thrills and fun. This is the third store opened by The Entertainer in Pakistan, and the second in Lahore. The company is known for bringing to Pakistan authentic branded products (by companies such as Marvel, Lego, Disney, Mattel, Play-doh and Crayola) at affordable prices and boasting a massive variety of toys and games, making it a favourite amongst kids of all ages.
Founded in 1981, The Entertainer now boasts 92 stores in the UK and has been brought to Pakistan by The Sefam Group in order to provide customers with high quality, reasonably priced toys. The launch event on Saturday was well-attended with parents, children and young people arriving in an endless stream to the store. With a raffle draw, goodie bags, face painting and fun for all, the day was full of excitement for all who were present. Guests had a fantastic time browsing through the largest collection of toys (with over 600 brands) and meeting characters such as Minions and Stormtroopers. Whether it’s arts and crafts, puzzles and games or action and adventure, The Entertainer seems to have it covered.