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TPL Maps welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with localized features
New Ramadan features will be the first of its nature to be offered in Pakistan by any Map applicationKarachi, June 01, 2017: TPL Maps, Pakistan’s first digital mapping solution, announced the launch of new range of features for the holy month of Ramadan. TPL Maps takes lead over its competition by localizing the mobile app according to the user’s requirement in the month of Ramadan.
In an effort to provide convenience to its digital savvy users, TPL Maps bridges the gap between technology and lifestyle with a range of features designed exclusively for the holy month. Some of the key highlights of the Ramadan features include; notifications for prayer times (Azan), locating the nearest mosques in a new locality or while driving, find stop overs for iftar and charity centres across the city and regular traffic updates to avoid traffic congestions.
In addition, TPLDirectory.com – a product of TPL Maps will be featuring updates on all the Sehar and Iftar deals across the major cities of Pakistan. During the month of Ramadan, these users will also be able to stay updated with the latest offers from their most loved shopping brands which will assist them with the preparations for the festive occasion of Eid, both via TPL Maps mobile app as well as its online directory. All this with a customised splash screen based on the theme of Ramadan will go live on the mobile application of TPL Maps.
These features are the first of its kind to be introduced by TPL Maps, which is the first mapping service in Pakistan that entirely focuses on developing innovative, powerful and localized features with constant progress in the maps industry. Some of the features already unique to TPL Maps are weather widget, proximity marketing and soon to be available, Urdu maps.
Speaking on the occasion, Adeel Hashmi, Head of TPL Maps said, “As Muslims, Ramadan is the most important and celebrated month of the year in Pakistan and we are pleased to have customized our app for this holy month to provide our users with a unique experience which suits their lifestyle and habits. We are content to have contributed in our own way by offering convenience on the go and help users locate charity places with ease.”
“We firmly believe that localized mapping solutions which resonates with the lifestyle of Pakistani people is what TPL Maps is all about”.
With the aim of providing real-time intelligent routing, live traffic updates, turn-by-turn navigation, the best GIS dataset and smart search amongst a host of other features, TPL Maps will soon become the premium choice for maps in Pakistan during the month of Ramadan and beyond.
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Cinepax Cinema opens new branch at Amanah Mall, Lahore
[Karachi: May 29th, 2017]: Pakistan’s favorite cinema chain “Cinepax” starts at Amanah Mall, Model Town link Rd, Lahore.
Cinepax Cinemas has just launched its new branch in Lahore at Amanah Mall, Model Town Link road. It is the 13th branch of this popular cinema chain in the country and 3rd in the colorful city of Lahore. This particular branch will have a total of 5 screens and a capacity of 950 seats. Like all of its other branches, the seats here are categorized into Silver, Gold and Platinum standards.
Although this is a soft launch and the Cinepax has started only 1 screen for the people of Lahore, which have the Silver standard seating for 221 people. But, Cinepax promises to open the doors to all the screens in this branch very soon.
Mohsin Yaseen, GM Marketing & Content, Cinepax Cinemas commented, “People nowadays love to go to cinemas and Cinepax just happens to be everyone’s favorite. The support and demand we are getting from the public is what is making it all possible.”
So, if you are residing in Lahore or planning to go there for a trip, you just have to step into Amanah Mall’s 5th floor for a good movie time in the best cinema chain’s branch.
About Cinepax Cinemas
Cinepax is Pakistan’s Favorite Cinema Chain, which is currently running 13 cinemas with 30 screens in 9 cities across Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Murree, Gujrat, Hyderabad and Islamabad having a total of 5,300 plus seats nationwide.
For more information visit:
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Jazz to Soon Enable VoLTE across its Network
Islamabad – May 30, 2017: Jazz has successfully tested Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in Pakistan with its collaboration partners – Huawei and Nokia. In line with the Telco’s digital agenda and strategy of leading innovation across the industry, subscribers will be able to enjoy this service in the near future, once more handset manufacturers join the ecosystem.
“Providing impeccable voice and data experience to Jazz customers is our continuous endeavor and we are humbled to be the first in Pakistan to conduct successful VoLTE trial using the latest technology. Once we move towards the commercial launch, VoLTE shall enable our valuable customers to enjoy premium voice services with more than 80% reduction in call setup time, and on top of it they can cherish the true essence of data session during call,” said Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer – Jazz.
VoLTE carries voice calls over a 4G LTE “data network” instead of currently used “circuit switched” 2G or 3G networks. VoLTE therefore allows “voice” to become just another app that rides on a LTE data network.
Jazz has become the first player in the local market to ready its network for the launch of VoLTE in the near future.
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The Return of Daraz Mobile Week: An exciting episode of mobile phone deals starts June 6
It created a flurry online when it went live last year, and it’s back again to enthrall mobile phone lovers once again. Leading online marketplace Daraz.pk’s Mobile Week is back. Smartphone savvy folks should mark their calendars because come June 6, Daraz Mobile Week returns with up to 75% discount on the best phone brands in the country.
The event is set to offer the best prices, flash sales and exclusive phone launches from the hottest brands like Samsung, Apple, Q Mobile, Huawei, Infinix, Elephone and more.
Expectations from Daraz.pk’s Mobile Week are high, and for sound reason. Last year’s event saw a record-breaking 2 million visits on the website and 21 times more phone orders in one day compared to a regular shopping day.
The mobile mayhem started at midnight with an influx of thousands of shoppers out to grab the best phone deal; in the first hour alone, over 5,000 phones were moved.
Always looking to push their success to the limit, this Ramadan, Daraz Mobile Week has set its sights on raising the bar beyond last year’s record-breaking event.
The idea behind this Mobile Week, as the previous year’s, is to bring together the biggest international mobile phones at incredibly low prices in order to make premium devices available to Pakistanis at the best value for their money. Indeed, Mobile Week’s enduring objective is to make premium mobile phone brands accessible to everyone!
In addition to great deals and discounts from brands, customers can enjoy and additional discount from payment partners such as Easypay, UBL, MCB, Meezan Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Keenu.
Zain Suharwardy, MD Daraz, commented, “It’s about bringing premium mobile phones to everyone. The assortment of heavily discounted mobiles during Mobile Week will be so generous that surely everyone’s tastes and needs will be accommodated.”
Daraz Mobile Week is looking to be a follow-up to remember! To stay abreast with the latest updates and be ahead in the game, sign-up for the Mobile Week newsletter and download the Daraz app.
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Cinepax Cinema opens up at Giga Mall, Islamabad
[Islamabad: May 26th, 2017]: Cinepax cinemas, Pakistan’s favorite cinema chain, opens yet another cinema at Giga Mall, World Trade Centre, DHA, Islamabad.
After previous successful launches in other cities, Cinepax cinema has launched its 12th branch on the captivating location of Giga Mall, World Trade Centre, DHA, in the capital city. With 6 screens Multiplex that include Platinum, Gold and Silver class seating facility, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, Christie digital 3D projection system. The new cinema has opened in the newest and biggest Mall of Islamabad and will cater the localities of DHA, Bahria Town and other close-by areas.
It is yet the soft launch, hence opening 1 screen consisting of 36 platinum standard seats. The complete Cinema, which will comprise of 6 screens and a total of 800 seating capacity, will be launched on the upcoming Eid. The start of this cinema with excellent arrangement and in a beautiful environment is very promising for the people of Islamabad.
Mohsin Yaseen, GM Marketing & Content, Cinepax Cinemas commented, “Our aim is to provide the best quality of entertainment when it comes to movies, from screens to seating, we care about people’s demands and satisfaction. For this purpose we have started this new cinema in Islamabad, the standard of which will surely be as best as our cinemas in other cities.”
Cinepax, so popular for their cinema chain, has an expectant audience in Islamabad whose demands are anticipated to be fulfilled soon. Cinepax further also promises 2 new branches in coming months, 1 at the Amanah Mall, Model town link road, Lahore and the other at packages Mall Lahore.
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Pizza Hut adds another branch to its food chain in Karachi
[Karachi – 27th May, 2017] After successfully making its place in the heart of customers, Pizza Hut continues to grow into Pakistan’s biggest restaurant chain by opening its new outlet in Clifton Block 2, Karachi.
Boasting 73 outlets in twenty four cities, Pizza Hut ensures to deliver the best food experience to its customers throughout Pakistan. Pizza Hut understands the importance of providing a warm and welcoming environment and also knowing where your food comes from; which is why catering customers with good quality ingredients always comes first.
“We’re expected to provide top-notch restaurant quality food and so far we’ve delivered. Pizza Hut is a casual dining chain that never compromise on quality. Our customers deserve the best experience and great value for money so it is up to us to deliver upon that. No challenge is too great for us and we’re pleased to be opening our 73rd store in Karachi.” shared Aqueel Hassan, CEO MCR PVT LTD.
“We try to give the Pizza Hut customers a whole new food experience, regularly bringing new and exciting products. We are known to be leading innovators in the food industry, therefore we want to keep our customers happy and satisfied.” expressed Marya Khan, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer (CMIO) MCR PVT LTD.
“Our aim is to make Pizza Hut the fastest growing and most cherished food chain in Pakistan. We are committed to keep up with the latest advancements in food, using the finest quality ingredients. We are dedicated to serve customers and keep our promise towards our loyal customers. We aim to approach potential markets all throughout Pakistan.” stated Tony Ozanne, COO MCR PVT LTD.
Since its inception, Pizza Hut has spread its wings all over the country, providing world-class food and service. We don’t plan on stopping and are all set to open new stores and broaden our horizon.
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OMEGA AND THE STARMUS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTNERSHIP
[Karachi: 22nd May 2017] OMEGA, Prestigious watchmaker, and the Starmus Festival announced its new partnership at a special press conference at the Royal Society in London recently.
The Starmus Festival is a combination of science, art and music, and its goal is to help the general public understand and appreciate science. Since 2011, it has included performances and presentations from astronauts, cosmonauts, Nobel Prize winners and prominent figures from science, culture, the arts and music.
OMEGA’s own pioneering history is filled with scientific accomplishment including the conquests of space and the ocean, as well as revolutionary breakthroughs in magnetic watchmaking and precision.
Raynald Aeschlimann, the President and CEO of OMEGA, spoke about the new partnership by saying, “As we know in watchmaking, it’s not always easy to communicate new innovation or complex technology. In science, I’m sure it’s the same. That’s why we recognize the importance of the Starmus Festival. It embraces creativity to help the general public understand and appreciate everything about science. OMEGA has a strong history within science and we wanted to maintain our commitment to this important area.”
As part of its partnership, OMEGA is proudly supporting the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. The Medal recognizes those who promote science through three different disciplines including Science Writing; Films; and Music and Art. On June 20th this year at the Starmus Festival, the three winners of the Stephen Hawking medal will each receive an OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph.
The 42 mm case and bezel are made from 18K yellow gold and the black dial also includes 18K yellow gold hands and indexes. The watch is distinguished by its unique case back which includes the words “WINNER OF THE STEPHEN HAWKING MEDAL FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATION”, as well as a laser-engraved medallion that follows the exact design of the medal itself. This includes the Starmus logo and images of Alexei Leonov during the first human spacewalk and the “Red Special” guitar of Queen’s Brian May. The watch is presented on a black leather strap and is driven by the famous OMEGA calibre 1861, virtually the same hand-wound movement that powered the timepieces NASA’s astronauts wore on the Moon.
The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph comes with a 3-year warranty and will be available in Collectibles.
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Dawlance spreads the message of “BE Reliable, Recycle”
With an aim to spread awareness of recycling, Dawlance starts off its campaign by helping the students at SOS village
Karachi, 25 May, 2017: Dawlance, Pakistan’s leading home appliance manufacturer launched an environmental friendly campaign “Be Reliable, Recycle” and provided recycled goods for SOS Children’s Village with an aim to spread the message of reusing and recycling our resources for assisting others and the environment.
With the initiative “BE Reliable Recycle”, Dawlance will donate recycled goods to the children which includestationery boxes, dustbins, a guard room made of refrigerator carton and bench with shade, which will provide adequate shelter to these children from the scorching heat during the summer season.
Dawlance in the past has been carrying out several activities to promote the core message of reusing and recycling our existing resources in order to preserve the environment’s limited resources like energy, plantation, water etc. One such initiative taken by the organization was by recycling its cartons which not only promotes the idea of recycling, but also helps to make the environment more sustainable, thus assisting in providing better living conditions for every citizen.
“Delivering positive impact for any initiative requires long-term effort for a sustainable change to be realized,” quoted Hasan Jameel, General Manager of Marketing at Dawlance.
“Pulling in the collective efforts of our employees, we decided to organize this campaign to demonstrate our commitment towards preserving the trails and green spaces of our surrounding communities,” he added saying that the key message remains to protect the environment and help improve the lives of those who are deprived even from several basic necessities of life.
Dawlance team presented children with stationery boxes, and discussed the importance of recycling, to help them understand the importance of a sustainable healthy environment.
Moving ahead with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, Dawlance also donated two washing machines to the SOS village, in line with its commitment to provide a cleaner environment for the children.
Dawlance has been one of the most trusted brands when it comes to choosing home appliances for the consumers, and with initiatives of this nature, it continues to improvethe lives of millions and in particular those who are less privileged.
About Dawlance
Since 1980, Dawlance Premium Home Appliances Company has been turning houses into homes with thoughtfully innovative household appliances. The legacy of Dawlance – that now stretches over more than 3 decades – started off with the production of Refrigerators. Today, Dawlance – with reliability as its core value – provides cutting edge Washing Machines, Chest Freezers, Vertical Freezers, Split AC & Microwave Ovens.
Over the last 35 years, Dawlance has not only developed the largest dealer network but has also established the largest after-sales service across Pakistan. To cater to the growing consumer demand, the company currently operates three manufacturing factories in Sindh, Pakistan.
About SOS Children’s Villages
SOS Children’s Villages meets the needs of children and their families in 12 locations in Pakistan. When children can no longer stay with their families, they can find a loving home in one of the SOS families. Since the illiteracy rate remains at a high level in spite of concerted efforts on the part of the government, the SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools make an important contribution to education in eight locations in Pakistan.
Young people can attend vocational training courses which focus on preparing them for a working life as car mechanics, electrical engineers or plumbers to give just a few examples. While they attend vocational training or higher education, they can stay at special houses provided by SOS Children’s Villages. There they are guided on their path to an independent life with the help of professionals.
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Advance Telecom to launch Nokia Smart Phones in Pakistan
Karachi, May 24, 2017: Advance Telecom recently announced that it will be launching Nokia Smart Phones in Pakistan as the official distribution partner of HMD Global-The Home of Nokia Phones.
At a ceremony held to celebrate the placement of first smartphones order, Mr. Rizwan Majid, CEO Advance Telecom, reiterated the commitment that Advance Telecom has made to Nokia phones by voluntarily deciding to dedicate all its efforts and resources to Nokia smartphones. Mr. Rizwan Majid also encouraged all channel partners to buy legally imported stock available under Advance Telecom warranty. Mr. Kamran Khan, Head of Near East for HMD Global, appreciated the efforts made by Advance Telecom and thanked Mr. Rizwan Majid and Advance Telecom team for their commitment and dedication to Nokia phones. He expressed confidence in Advance Telecom’s ability to successfully launching Nokia smartphones in Pakistan. In response to a question, he recently confirmed that, since Dec 1, 2016 Advance Telecom has been HMD’s active distribution partner in Pakistan. Advance Telecom is a trusted name in terms of mobile phone distribution in Pakistan. The company is perceived to be amongst the pioneers in offering innovative solution and services to its customers. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, HMD Global Oy is the new home of Nokia phones. HMD designs and markets a range of smartphones and feature phones targeted at a range of consumers and price points. With a commitment to innovation and quality, HMD Global Oy is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones & tablets. Nokia is registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.
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16th Young Leaders Conference (YLC) to be held on July 26 – 31, 2017
Karachi: 24th May, 2017: The Young Leaders Conference (YLC) proceeds with its 16th year of excellence, with the primary objective of changing the lives of youngsters by connecting them with opportunities for the future. The theme for this year’s YLC is: The 300 – which calls out to the awakened, imaginative, disciplined, and dynamic youth of our country.With the conference just two months away, preparations are at their peak. Each year, YLC hosts 300 young individuals, between the ages 18-24 from all over Pakistan who unite and spread the dream of a new era. The champion for this year is Mehak Ameer, who is leading the 16th YLC along with passionate young facilitators, specifically skilled for the mega-event. Kamran Rizvi & Umair Jaliawala, Directors at School of Leadership (SoL), Hammad Saeed, Chief Executive Officer – SoL, Maalik Khaskhely, Executive Director – SoL and Waqar Ali, Learning Consultant – SoL will serve as mentors for this team.“YLC’17 will be a fusion of innovation and inspiration, which will urge the participants to look at future possibilities, and will activate a sense of social responsibility through post-conference social action projects. School of Leadership is keen to train and facilitate youth of Pakistan gathering at the platform.” states Mehak Ameer. She further said, “It is a blessing to be making this life-changing journey a possibility.”During this action-packed week, participants will not only network and interact amongst each other but will also have an opportunity to interact with leading personalities from the world of politics, governance, business development, academia, technology, music, movies, culture, media, marketing and advertising. Over a period of six days, more than 40 learned experts, trainers, specialists from all over Pakistan and abroad will assist the diverse program. The YLC will primarily be centered on a diverse range of topics, including; self-awareness, developmental issues and problems in the society, emerging markets, rights & responsibilities, cultural, political and economics etc. to best assist the youth.Head of Marketing EBM, Ms. Ayesha Janjua, spoke about the conference stating, “EBM and SOL have been partners in bringing this pioneering youth platform since the past 14 years. It is our belief in SoL’s development program for youth that has kept this support going strong over the last one and a half decade. There is no dearth of talent in this country, but what is lacking is direction, and initiatives like YLC help in bridging that gap. We wish SoL all the best for this year!”Since 2002, YLC has contributed over 4,400 young leaders to our global landscape. Their combined force has further influenced numerous individuals across Pakistan to bring about a positive change in their communities.School of leadership does not stand alone in this initiative, and is partnered by various magnificent private and social sector organizations over the years, including English Biscuit Manufacturers; Founding Partner, Cause Partners; Thal Limited, U-Report: Pak Avaz, UNICEF, Friedrich Naumann Stiftung, Feroze1888, ACM Gold, The United States Education Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), Habib Metropolitan Bank (HMBL), Behtareen.pk KFC Pakistan, Cinepax Cinemas, Shamrock Communications and SEHER Foundation.
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