TEVTA, TRG to train 2000 youngsters in call centre customer support

LAHORE (PR): Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh has said that TEVTA in collaboration with world’s leading support company TRG will provide Call Center Customer Support training to 2000 youth across the Punjab.

Chief Executive Officer TRG Nadeem Elahi had meeting with Chairman TEVTA Irfan Qaiser Sheikh here on Thursday at TEVTA Secretariat in this regard. While addressing the meeting, Irfan Qaiser Sheikh said that TEVTA started its pilot project of training of call centers along with TRG one year ago. Around 200 youngsters were trained as per the pilot project, he said, adding that those are doing job with TRG’s subsidiary Ibex at Rs 30 thousand per month.

Chairman TEVTA added, “TEVTA now plans to expand this project to train up to 2000 youngsters across the province”. By completing this training course, youngsters will be able to earn up to Rs 50 thousand per month, he said. CEO TRG Nadeem Elahi announced that among 2000 youngsters, TRG will immediately hire 1200 youth at Rs 30 thousand per month.

Minhaj University

hosts protest

LAHORE (PR): Minhaj University Lahore Thursday hosted a strong protest against the brutal killing of the innocent Zainab at Kasur. The department of School of Business and Management Sciences registered their grievance and demanded justice by holding a symbolic peace walk to show their solidarity and seeking peace not only to the parents of the Zainab but for the whole Nation.

The protesting students along with the heads of all the departments, Vice Chancellor (Dr Muhammad Aslam Ghori), Registrar (Col(r) Muhammad Ahmed), Director Administration (Col (r) Mubashar), Director Academics (Khurram Shahzad), Secretary Seekers Student Club (Rana Tanveer Hussain) and Muhhamd Saleem (Lecture SEMS), demanded justice for Zainab.

 Huawei to launch

Mate 10 Pro in US

LAS VEGAS (PR): At the CES® 2018, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) revealed that its breakthrough HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available in the US through major electronics retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg and B&H beginning on February 18, with pre-orders beginning February 04. Huawei also unveiled the world’s first hybrid smart home network solution. The HUAWEI WiFi Q2 series is a true plug-and-play Wi-Fi system designed for the entire house.

With its impeccable design, smart functionality, long lasting battery power, and New Leica Dual Camera, the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available unlocked for USD799/- in Midnight Blue, Titanium Grey and Mocha Brown and will be on display at select Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com.  The unlocked HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will operate on GSM networks in the US including AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile, and Tracfone, giving consumers the flexibility to choose their carrier and contract.

“We’ve experienced unprecedented growth worldwide and are now bringing our award-winning products to the US,” said Richard Yu, CEO of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. “HUAWEI is and has been in the US, and is part of a community of visionaries that strive to push boundaries and improve daily lives through technology. Our newest consumer solution, the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, is the smartphone that U.S. consumers need and deserve.”

In addition to the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro, the new Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 will be available for USD1,225 beginning February 18 through major electronics retailers including Best Buy, Amazon and Microsoft as well as from end of February in Porsche Design Stores in the US. The Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10 offers the ultimate in premium design. As the most exclusive of all devices across the Mate 10 Series, it combines Porsche Design’s aesthetic craft with HUAWEI’s mobile engineering expertise. Its unique front and back cover design are entirely encased in elegant yet robust glass and come in a luxurious and exclusive Diamond Black color.

“With HUAWEI we have a passionate and world-wide respected partner that shares our values and goals which built the foundation for the creation of the new Porsche Design HUAWEI Mate 10. Our unique design language is apparent in the extraordinary device,” said Jan Becker, CEO Porsche Design Group. “We are delighted to continue the successful partnership with HUAWEI and to bring outstanding smartphones to the market that meet the expectations of our demanding and tech-savvy customers.”

 Faysal Bank sponsors Karachi Eat Festival

KARACHI (PR): Faysal Bank, one of the leading banks of Pakistan, has sponsored metropolitan’s biggest annual eat festival, Karachi Eat Festival.

Speaking on the initiative, Yousaf Hussain, President and CEO Faysal Bank, said “Karachi Eat Festival is expanding every year as it provides numerous opportunities to large scale and small scale food vendors to gain attention. The event offers a complete family recreation spot to families of the metropolitan. We at Faysal Bank are proud to be a part of this exciting venture yet again.”

He further added: “Faysal Bank has always been a part of such refreshing activities and we believe that it is our responsibility to support such ventures and contribute to the society in a manner that people of all ages could enjoy from it.” Faysal Bank also provides a Corporate Lounge for their executive clients and card holders. This enclosed area is situated at a prime location and has easy access to all the stalls in its surrounding.  Karachi Eat Festival 2018 provides an extraordinary experience that brings individuals face to face with the food they eat and the people who make it possible. Moreover it gives people an opportunity to relax, spend the weekend with family and friends, all the while enjoying some delicious food.

 SMIU VC holds meeting with newly appointed faculty

KARACHI (PR): Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University, has said that the SMIU will send its faculty members for PhD programs to its partner countries from the current year. Besides it, SMIU is starting faculty development programme also. He said this while addressing at the meeting held with newly appointed faculty members of various academic departments of the university, at Senate Hall of the university.

Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh said that SMIU offers all opportunities for elevation of faculty, but in response they have to perform their duties honesty and with dedication. The Vice Chancellor said that the SMIU is providing world class education to the students of lower class and has emerged as one of the best universities of the country.

“SMIU believes in merit system, this is why it has made all appointments on merit,” Dr Shaikh said and added that the teachers have a very significant role in shaping lives of young people through education. Hence, they have to understand their basic responsibility and perform accordingly. The meeting was attended by deans and heads of various departments of SMIU.