Thursday, 23 November 2017

Pakistan’s biggest sale gets a fitting name: Daraz announces BIG FRIDAY


Daraz sends a special THANK YOU to the tens of thousands of customers who have already started shopping on Black Friday 2017. Just 3 days into the sale, and the event is on track to get 3x bigger than last year’s record.

Black Friday was introduced by Daraz in 2015 and propelled into Pakistan’s first billion-rupee sale in 2016. Having now established this international phenomenon as a staple of the commercial calendar for the entire country, the time has come to give the event an identity of its own.

From midnight tonight, as Daraz starts the main sale, the biggest shopping event of the year shall from hereon be known as the BIG FRIDAY sale!

With this announcement, Daraz is adding new MEGA DEALS, more inventory for top sellers, and announcing exclusive launches of the iPhone X, the Mi Max 2 and OnePlus 5 in Pakistan!

Customers can now enjoy the next 48 hours of shopping craziness in the biggest sale of the year: BIG FRIDAY 2017 presented by Daraz.  






Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Huawei fosters Technical & Vocational Training in Pakistan


Huawei Technologies is playing a key role in promoting technical and vocational training of the people in Pakistan. Recently, this global technology leader sponsored the inaugural ceremony of an initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education in Punjab, to upgrade and modernize more than 1100 Technical and Vocational Training Schools all over the province. This social-development programme will nurture the skills needed for specific jobs and empower the students for higher productivity and brighter careers.

This inaugural ceremony was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore, where a number of training-equipment and tools were also donated to the Technical Vocational Schools. More than 250 distinguished guests participated in this event, including; the Consulate General of China in Lahore - Long Dingbin, Minister for School Education Punjab - Rana Mashhood, the CEO of Huawei - Saif Chi, Deputy CEO - Mr. Ahmed Bilal Masud, Secretary - Dr. Allah Buksh Malik, Mayor of Lahore - Col. (R) Mubashar Javed and large number of School Principals, Academicians and students.

The ‘Punjab Skills Development Fund’ (PSDF) is also actively involved in addressing the basic and critical skill-development needs of the youth, through technical and vocational training, thus generating more opportunities for employability and also encouraging entrepreneurship. The youth must realize the importance of having hands-on experience and its benefits in generating sustainable income for them and their families.

The Chief Executive Officer of Huawei said: “As Huawei is at the forefront of technologies around the world, we are also nurturing a culture of technological skills and expertise in Pakistan, to play our role as a socially responsible organization. We are working towards high quality trainings aimed at ultimately benefitting young students in Pakistan”.

VEON Black Friday reveals first round of amazing deals; the best is yet to come!

Enter a sale that begins where others end. At discounts up to 86%. Starts at the top of the week- runs through the weekend with new categories unlocking daily. It is the one and only annual Black Friday sale. First 2 day reports from sources close to Daraz suggest that this Black Friday sale is well on its way to being 3 times larger than last year’s recording breaking event.

To get things started, Daraz unlocked Grocer's Shop; Health & Beauty; Baby, Kids & Toys; and Books & Stationery on Nov 20th. Nov 21st, saw the Fashion categories unlock. And today, deals from Home & Appliances; Sports & Travel; Computing & Gaming and Automobiles went live. Nov 23rd will see deals from the hottest categories - Phones & Tablets, TVs and Audio - are going to be unlocked.

Up until November 24 the sale will keep getting bigger and better with mega deals from new categories being unveiled daily. The 23rd onwards, ALL categories will go live with some big reveals and special offers on Nov 24th.

Top Deals Unlocked Today (Nov 22)



Chief Marketing Officer, Hamaad Ravda, comments: On popular demand - we have changed things up this year. In a first for Black Friday,  the sale has been extended into a week-long affair seeing select categories unlock each day of the event. In true Black Friday tradition, our aim is to raise the bar and then deliver it: to infinity and beyond.”

Additionally, customers can expect a huge surprise reveal on Friday. With mega deals, brand vouchers and bank partners to boot, customers are enjoying the best Daraz has to offer from the comfort of their homes. The sale went live with a bang and yet again the traffic numbers took Daraz by surprise.



Special Offers from VEON, the Daraz QR Code and Digital Partners 
Black Friday this year is super exciting with special offers on the VEON app, as well as QR Code discount, that shoppers may scan in order to redeem an exclusive Rs. 500 discount on the Daraz app. The code has been sighted on fliers and billboards nationwide, generating palpable excitement three weeks ahead of the sale.

Additionally, with every Daraz order, customers can enjoy a free Careem ride as well as a 20% discount coupon from Pizza Hut. Iflix is offering a free subscription with every order. Cinepax brings a 10% discount on Black Friday shoppers’ next ticket purchase. Talk about fringe benefits! Scan the below to get Rs 500 discount.



VEON Crazy Deals: Exclusive discounts on VEON everyday
If customers want to experience what it means to #BeTrulyFree, they are advised to check out the CRAZY DEALS calendar below and avail handsome price reductions.



Additional discounts from Payment Partners



Safe and secure payments are a Daraz signature. As is customary for Pakistan’s No.1 online marketplace, the Black Friday payment partner roster is populated by many of the country’s preeminent banking stalwarts- household names in and of themselves- offering additional discounts on already heavily discounted deals.


Download the Daraz app for timely updates
Stay tuned, everything in Phone and Tablets, TVs and Audio  up next! Download the Daraz app to make the most of this Black Friday.





Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The Country’s First-ever Smartphone Fashion Shoot Looks Mesmerizing


·         TapuJaverishotPakistan’s first-ever smartphone fashion shoot with the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro
·         He chose Skardu for itsresplendentlandscapethatwasperfect for an avant-garde fashion shoot
·         HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro has dual cameras with 12MP RGB sensor, 20MP Monochrome sensor and the world’slargest aperture f/1.6
·         The camera isco-engineeredwithLeica – making HUAWEI the world leader in dual-camera smartphone photography

Stop what you’re doing for the country’s first-ever smartphone fashion shoot is here. Ace-photographer and Pakistan’s favourite shutterbug TapuJaveriwent on a breathktaking quest to Skardu to conducta never-seen-before fashion shoot from a HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro – and boy are we mesmerized by the results!




TapuJaveri and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro are a match made in heaven! Tapu chose the picturesque Skardu valley to exude his passion for photography all through the lenses of HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro.

Nestled on the confluence of the Indus and Shigar rivers, Skardu is the gateway to mighty mountains, scintillating lakes and wilderness that wears a different colour in every season. It was only fitting for Tapu to choose this location for an avant-garde fashion shoot.





Mahi – Tapu’s muse looked ravishing as she posed at the Shigar Cold Desert. The vast stretch of plains among high mountains gave an eclectic mix of landscape and depth to the shoot altogether. The camera on the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro – co-engineered with Leica – captured some candid shots of Mahi dressed in vibrant travel attire through its SUMMILUX-H lenses.




TapuJaveri loved the experience of his HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro and put its 12-megapixel RGB sensor to good use. Things got really exciting when Mahi cuddled up with colourful flowers on a boat on the scenic Upper Kachura Lake. It was a moment worth living, as the boat glided onserene waters of the lake and Tapu took vivid shots through the smartphone. An AI-powered Real-Time Sense and Object Recognition system identified human shots and flower shots adjusting its settings automatically.

A village near Upper Kachura Lake alsocaught Tapu’s wild imagination. Its trees dyed in hues of autumn created an ethereal aura that looked right out of a dream. Hopped on a cycle, Mahi had an angelic glow that HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s camera masterfully encapsulated. The camera’s AI-powered Bokeh Effect created brilliant portraits – no less than a DSLR.



Not only was Tapu spellbound by the landscape, but was also drawn to the warmth of Skardu’s people. While a group of friends bonded over tea, Tapu memorialized the moment in exquisite monochrome portraits taken through the 20-megapixel Monochrome sensor. The HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro also took some classic bokeh shots that added a unique candidness to the gathering.



As night fell on the Lower Kachura Lake and an eerie silence fell over the valley, Tapu indulged himself into another photographic experience. With the HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro’s wide aperture of f/1.6, he embalmed a low-lit shot of the lake, as it reflected a shimmering moon on its tranquil surface.


To have a look at the amazing brand film, please visit:https://we.tl/rp1va0EbCT



T.H.K Solutions partners with Elahi Group of Companies to excel in IT & Consulting Services


T.H.K Solutions – a recognized name in the Information Technology & Consulting Industry in Pakistan, has now aligned with the Elahi Group of Companies (EGC) with the objective of providing information management and support solutions to a diverse group of clients and to further excel in the IT industry. The MOU was recently signed at the Head Office of Elahi Group.

The Elahi Group of Companies has decided to invest in T.H.K Solutions and will bring its long-serving expertise to the organization. With this partnership, T.H.K is poised to becoming a formidable force in the IT industry, whereby utilizing Elahi Group’s expertise, specialization and network in supply chain business segment. EGC’s expertise include; procurement of raw materials for different manufacturing concerns including steel & aluminum wires, house hold appliances, transformer industry and food products, inventory management, storage and logistics of huge volumes.

Established in 1999, T.H.K Solutions has been a partner of choice of industry champions and growing enterprises due to their unwavering commitment to deliver on their promises. T.H.K offers a mature portfolio of developed products that address the diverse needs of large scale enterprises including but not limited to document management, help desk management, collaboration, project management, human resource management, enterprise resource management, compliance and risk management.

Anwar Matin, CEO of T.H.K Solutions and Raza Matin, Director, expressed confidence that this is the right strategic fit for the company to propel it into the next stage of development, leveraging EGCs’ expertise and specialization in a variety of segments.

The CEO of EGC – Mr. Danish Elahi stated: “This partnership between Elahi Group and T.H.K Solutions is a significant step taken towards the growth of both the enterprises. EGC has been operating in Pakistan for over four decades and has a strong track record with suppliers, creditors, and customers. EGC enjoys a relationship of trust and immense respect with all stake holders, and we look forward to the same with T.H.K”


NDC organizes “Bank of the Future Forum” in Karachi.


A select group of Global Financial Services Technology (FinTech) companies presented and demonstrated their products and services to dozens of top banking and technology executives today at NDC Temenos annual “Bank of the Future” 2017 Forum in Karachi; Pakistan.
 
Launched by NDC and Temenos
seven years ago, the Bank of the Future Forum has continued to add value for the leading financial institutions of Pakistan in all banking segments. This year 150+ senior banking delegates representing 21 banks attended the forum.

Ammara Masood CEO and President of NDC welcomed its delegates  talking about the joint successes of Temenos and NDC in the Pakistan market  and showing the healthy market position in 2017 and the readiness of the Temenos banks with latest releases to embrace open banking and choose where they want to compete in the value chain. She went on to add, “a bank still has the role of a trusted partner for consumers and can embrace that role in introducing new technology. Temenos and NDC have helped banks achieve this goal in a short time.”

Mr. Behram Ahmed; Chairman NDC thanked all the guests stating; “This annual forum has always been a showcase for innovation. This event, with our Business Partner Temenos and 4 of the top global fintechs, is another example of encouraging innovation and connecting people from around the world to exchange ideas and contribute to the future of banking in Pakistan.”

Experts spoke about the key themes for Digital innovation including Core renovation; rise of new business models stemming from Open Banking; Artificial Intelligence applications like Chatbots and robo-advisors and Digital Engagement driving interactions to grow loyalty. Speakers and Panelists also spoke on the regulators role to encourage banks to harness new business models and technologies with fintechs.  Atif Bajwa who served as the CEO for last 20 years at various Pakistani and International Banks gave the keynote.
Represented in this forum were fintechs such as Software Group;  Netguardians and HID Global

Jean-Paul Mergeai, Managing Director, Temenos Middle East & Africa declared: 
“The success of our 8th annual event is  a testimony of the value that Temenos and NDC have delivered to Pakistani banks and financial institutions through the years.  The annual forum is a unique opportunity to engage with the growing number of our Pakistani banks who entrust us with their digital transformation strategy!  Thirteen Temenos experts from all around the globe flew to Karachi to present our latest products and innovations to more than 150 banking professionals.  We look forward to expanding our market share and delivering more value through our solutions to the Pakistani banking market alongside our trusted business partners NDC”.


Show Your Love for the Aurora Blue HUAWEI Mate 10 lite


People have thronged the market to get their hands on the new Aurora Blue version of the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite. The popular colour has garnered a phenomenal response all over the world and Pakistan is no different. The device ran off shelves like hot cakes which is why the company is announcing pre-orders of the Aurora Blue version beginning today. Now everyone can pre-book the amazing HUAWEI Mate 10 lite in Aurora Bluefor just PKR 29,999/-.

HUAWEI Mate 10 lite is an amalgamation of top-notch hardware and advanced software. Being a Selfie Superstar, the smartphone has four cameras – a 13MP front camera and a 16MP rear camera that are both paired with a 2MP secondary camera. These cameras deliver stunning photography and lights up selfies through a Smart Selfie Toning Flash. Now, anyone can be a pro at smartphone photography, thanks to the imaging prowess of the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite.


The device is truly beautiful. With a 5.9” FullView display, an immersive experience lets people see the bigger picture. Featuring an Octa-core Kirin 659 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, people can store all their favourite photos and music to relive exciting memories over and over again. Even the long-lasting 3340 mAh battery can easily last up to two days of ordinary usage.

Elated with all the admiration that the Aurora Blue version of the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite has received, Mr. Blueking, General Manager, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group – Pakistan remarked: “We are aware of people’s needs and give them what is essential. This magnificent device packs powerful features and also comes in exciting colours!”

One of Pakistan’s favourite actors Urwa Hocane also loves the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite. She has found it to be the perfect Mate for taking outstanding selfies.