Thursday 26 March 2015

Corporate Corner


ISLAMABAD (PR): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the largest ICT services provider in the country, now brings for the first time in Pakistan, mobility for landline customers’ through its SmartLink application.
The application empowers PTCL customers to dial and receive landline calls through mobile phones on-the-go, anywhere and anytime. The internet based application extends the crystal clear landline calling experience to mobile phones in a simple, smart way at the same affordable landline tariffs. Customers also get high quality and seamless video calling options regardless of location. 
The application, available at no subscription fee or monthly charges, comes equipped with various additional features including instant messaging, access to Smartphone’s contact directory for calls and PIA flight schedule inquiry for on-the-go travelers. SmartLink also enables users to watch 150 PTCL Smart TV Channels. 
Adnan Shahid, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) PTCL said, “PTCL landline is the pioneer voice telephony service in Pakistan and we are proud to extend the same high-quality calling experience to our loyal users on mobile phones.”
“The SmartLink application is yet another first by PTCL and endorses our continuous efforts to bring innovative technology-led solutions to our customers”, added Adnan Shahid.
The application is currently available in 41 cities and can be easily downloaded from Google Playstore. Apple iOS App is also coming soon and will be made available for iphones. PTCL subscribers can benefit from this application through a simple registration process. 
All voice, video calls and messaging is free-of-cost from SmartLink to SmartLink, while standard landline tariff is applicable for calls to PTCL landline and mobile operators.  
Haier ‘online factories’ 
LAHORE (PR): Haier, the world’s number one major appliances brand for six years running and Pakistan’s leading brand of refrigerators, has announced the setting up of ‘Online Factories’ to serve as a direct link between the company’s research and development resources and end users to create, among other appliances, refrigerators that are packed with smart features which set the industry benchmark for hygiene and consumer health. Haier’s refrigerator range marketed in Pakistan, right from the mini to the top of the line series come with some outstanding hygiene and health features that are exclusive to the brand.
Take for example Haier’s specially developed Anti-Bacterial Technology (ABT®), which automatically eliminates bacteria from the air circulating in the refrigerator compartment, providing a hygienically clean storage zone.
The vegetable tray inside every Haier refrigerator is made of pure virgin plastic. The air tight design keeps fruits and vegetables fresh creating an environment that is resistant to the growth of bacteria in fresh food. Other Haier technologies ensure food freshness at its optimum, automatically spraying fresh fruits and vegetables with vitamin C.
All Haier refrigerators come equipped with a unique removable anti-fungal gasket that sticks to the main body to keep the door tightly closed at all times, sealing in the freshness and isolating it from the harmful ambient environment. The gasket can be easily removed and cleaned unlike other brands with permanently installed gaskets that, over time, encourage the growth of harmful fungus and bacteria.
Haier’s solid GI steel back is built to last a lifetime and is resistant to invasion by rodents unlike the normal paper and plastic material used by the industry and that can be easily degraded by rats and insects. These and other industry leading Haier technologies are a real bonus for health conscious and discerning consumers, attributes that have made Haier the leading brand of refrigerators in Pakistan.
Emirates honours top travel agents in Pakistan
DUBAI (PR): Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, held a gala dinner at Armani Hotel, Dubai to appreciate the services of their highest performing travel agents in Pakistan. The glamorous event marked another year of the airline’s successful partnership with travel agents and their respective agencies.
Up to 20 representatives from Pakistan’s most prominent travel agencies were part of the gala. In an evening of exquisite cuisine and dazzling performances, the award-winning airline’s top management honoured the contribution of the travel agents to Emirates’ success in 2014 in characteristic style and elegance.
The attendees dined over a menu of gourmet dishes, whilst being entertained by a selection of classical music performed by a String trio. The venue overlooked the famous and spectacular Dubai Dancing Fountains which added to the glamour and style of the event. 
The event was hosted by Ahmed Khoory, Senior Vice President, Commercial, West Asia & Indian Ocean (WA&IO), Khalid Bardan, Emirates’ Vice President Pakistan and Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Planning, Aeropolitical and Industry Affairs, who held the position of Emirates’ Vice President Pakistan between 2004 and 2007.
On the auspicious occasion, Ahmed Khoory said: “Emirates airline and Pakistan share a very special relationship that goes back to almost 30 years. The airline’s first flight flew to Karachi in October, 1985 and since then, Emirates has connected Pakistani travellers to a global network spanning which now spans six continents. The airline has steadily grown its network and continued to link the Pakistani community to the UAE as well as to worldwide destinations, making it easier to connect with friends, family and trade opportunities.”
“Throughout this journey, you, our loyal travel agents have been an integral part of our growth, for which we are extremely grateful,” Mr Khoory added. “We look forward to your continued support in the years ahead.”
The Emirates Group employs over 4,000 Pakistanis across its business divisions, including 86 Cabin Crew, 17 Pilots and a team of over 230 based in Pakistan. The airline operates 72 flights a week to five cities including Sialkot, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar.
Fatima Group at agri expo
LAHORE (PR): Fatima Group has been organizing Pakistan’s largest Agriculture Exposition for the past three years. This year’s Sarsabz Agriculture Exposition was held on the 19th and the 20th of March at the Expo Center Lahore and like previous expositions was a huge success. 
The conference was inaugurated by t Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Also present on the occasion were State Bank Governor, the US Ambassador, CEO Fatima Group Fawad Mukhtar and a large number of dignitaries from the agriculture industry and the government.
Eminent speakers discussed the importance of harnessing the potential of nature and science with regards to the prevalent agriculture practices in Pakistan and several imperative agriculture issues were discussed, which need to be undertaken to ensure best practices in all fields of agriculture.
TheSarsabz Agriculture Exposition serves as a great platform for the industry to exhibit and showcase innovative and new products, services and tools that need to be encompassed in the agriculture practices in Pakistan. A large number of farmers, agricultural specialists, government functionaries, dignitaries and representatives from a cross section of society were also present.
Being the prime sponsorof the event, Fatima Group set up an elaborate stall at the venue which was a great source of information for the farmers and all those who visited the stall. Technical experts were present to address the concerns of the farmers and guidance was extended with regards to the usage of the range of Sarsabz fertilizers.
Established in 1936 and with a success story spanning over seven decades, Fatima Group is one of the most progressive business conglomerate in Pakistan, with a strong and diversified portfolio of products and services, comprising of fertilizers, textiles, sugar, energy, mining and trading. The success and the sustainability of their business synergies is based on prudent and substantial investments in large scale manufacturing plants, efficiently utilizing state-of-the-art technology and perusing excellence in  standards of production and management practices.
Emaar, DHA introduce European styled villas
LAHORE (PR): Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer with a significant presence in key markets world-wide. Besides building residential and commercial properties, the company also has proven competencies in shopping malls & retail, hospitality & leisure and financial services sectors.
Emaar Pakistan is operating two projects under its belt Canyon Views Islamabad and Crescent Bay Karachi.
Taking Canyon Views forward, it is an exclusive gated community spread over 350 acres of land, accommodating over 3000 units. The community projects a mix of natural attractions combined with exceptional architecture and the finest leisure facilities. The project is serving as a benchmark in developing master-planned communities.
Once completed, it shall be a commitment to our promise of providing landmark lifestyles and shall change the real estate scene in the country.
The Villas and Townhomes at Canyon Views Islamabad, stand testament to the lifestyle promised by Emaar and its commitment to quality landmarks. With two villages completely handed over and two underway, a hundred satisfied customers now proudly call Canyon Views Islamabad their home.
The milestones achieved by Emaar Pakistan can be exclusively credited to the UAE government and our local partners that have provided for a conducive business environment. DHA stands as one of the major and most eminent contributors to the success of Emaar Pakistan.
The joint initiative of introducing, high end European styled villas at Canyon Views Islamabad, stands proof to the strong partnership between Emaar and DHA. With the option of 4, 5 and 7 bedroom villas and 2 to 3 bed townhomes and with prices starting from PKR 16 million, Emaar and DHA have introduced a new definition to “Affordable Luxury.
Al Mustafa operates 35 cataract patients 
LAHORE (PR):  Al Mustafa Welfare Trust-UK (AMWT) has operated 35 cataract patients and screened more than 1500 patients during a free-eye camp at Al Mustafa Welfare Hospital Baghbanpura, Lahore. 
Former federal minister and Patron-in-Chief Al Mustafa Haji Muhammad Hanif Tayyab inaugurated the camp.
Chairman AMWT Abdul Razzaq Sajid said that Al Mustafa  arranged free medicines, lenses, eye-sight glasses, food and accommodation for the needy patients. During the camp free medical tests including sugar, blood pressure, Hepatitis B and C were also conducted.
Haji Hanif Tayyab, during his address, said that Al Mustafa was supporting the largest drive of free eye camps in the country. AMWT was setting up eye camps in backward and far-flung areas where local community has not access to medical facilities.
He said Al Mustafa was working in 21 countries of Asia, Middle East, Africa and other poor areas in the world and we would operate some 10,000 cataract patients during current year. After concluding the eye camp, medical team, led by Dr Sohail Ch and Dr Riazud Din, left for Azad Kashmir.

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