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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Integrates Google Wallet For Secure & Seamless Digital Payments]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, March 13, 2025 - Starting today, cardholders of Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s leading commercial banks, can add their add their credit and debit cards or digital credentials to Google Wallet on Android and Wear OS devices.]]></description>

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					<title><![CDATA[Grow Safe & Pakistan Business Forum Partner To Upgrade SMEs]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Press Release
Karachi, [01/03/2025] &ndash; Grow Safe (Pvt) Ltd.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:21:56 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[15th LADIESFUND®️ Women’s Awards 2025 Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Moneeza Hashimi, Roshaneh Zafar, Sarwar Peshimam, Sayeeda Leghari, Auntie Munawar Dadabhoy, Javeria Rajput winners at 15th LADIESFUND&reg;️ Women&rsquo;s Awards 2025 Pakistan
Karachi:  &ndash; The prestigious 15th LADIESFUND&reg;️ Women&rsquo;s Awards 2025 Pakistan took place today at the Sindh Governor House, recognizing the remarkable.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:20:18 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ABHI And TPL Corp Launch ABHI Microfinance Bank To Transform Financial Inclusion]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[In a historic milestone, ABHI and TPL Corp Limited came together to celebrate the grand launch of ABHI Microfinance Bank at Mohatta Palace.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:56:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Hashoo Group & Neelishang Hills Launch Pearl Villas For Luxury Living In Battagram]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Islamabad, Pakistan - February 24, 2025: Hashoo Group's Real Estate Division, in partnership with Neelishang Hills, has officially announced the development of Pearl Villas&mdash;an exclusive collection of luxury villas redefining high-altitude living in Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:00:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Superior Quality Feed Boosts Animal Performance And Bottom Line]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Sustainability, poultry modernization, feed costs optimization and animal nutrition took center stage at the U.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:05:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Harmonising Environmental Regulations & Provincial Taxes Vital For Business Growth In Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Islamabad, 19 February 2025 &ndash; Government and private stakeholders agreed on the critical need for harmoniszing legislation across various domains, including provincial taxes and environmental regulations at a public-private dialogue.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:57:04 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Urban Oasis – A Vision Of Luxury And Serenity By Team Zulfiqar Paracha]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The art of homebuilding is not just about construction; it is about creating a space that tells a story, evokes emotion, and provides a sense of belonging.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:30:36 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Bank of Punjab Reports Record Profitability & Highest-Ever Cash Dividend]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Bank of Punjab achieves its highest profitability and announces a record cash dividend, the highest-ever since its inception in 1989
A meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) was held on 17th February 2025 to review and approve the Annual Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:52:06 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Omoda & Jaecoo Has The Cooperation With NexGen Auto]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Chery Group and NexGen Auto Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Omoda and Jaecoo New Energy Vehicles to Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:35:02 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Responsible Business: Shifting From Exception To The Norm, Awareness To Action]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The role of businesses in society has never been more dynamic, or more scrutinized.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:25:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Announces Its Results For 2024]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Press Release
The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on January 30, 2025, approved the Bank&rsquo;s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:12:23 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Top Construction Companies In Lahore For Residential & Commercial Projects]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Lahore has become a hub for real estate development, with increasing question for both residential and commercial projects.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:08:48 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[DAO PropTech Unveils Pakistan’s First Real-World Asset Tokenization Platform At FutureFest 2025]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Islamabad: DAO PropTech has officially launched at FutureFest 2025, introducing Pakistan&rsquo;s first real-world asset tokenization platform.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:13:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ABHI And TPL Corps Complete Acquisition Of FINCA Microfinance Bank]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: ABHI and TPL have officially completed the acquisition of FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:04:21 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Buy Premium Moringa Capsules Online in Pakistan at the Best Prices]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The "miracle tree" name fits well because people across earth now admire Moringa plants for their medicine-based nutrition.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:45:50 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[L'Oréal Professionnel Institute Expands to Lahore, Empowering Women in Hairdressing]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[[Lahore, 20th January 2025] After the successful launch in Karachi in 2023, L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for women by expanding one of its pioneering initiatives, L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Professionnel Institute of Pakistan (LPIP), to Lahore, in partnership with Hifsa Khan Salon and Spa.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:18:55 +0500</pubDate>

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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, 20 January 2025: Samrah Enterprises, Pakistan&rsquo;s leading brand marketing company and owners of Fresh St!, has teamed up with Plankton Fisheries to launch a new line of premium deep-sea caught seafood.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:19:48 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Harnessing Social Media For Tobacco Harm Reduction in Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan faces a significant public health challenge in the form of high smoking rates.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:30:18 +0500</pubDate>

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										<description><![CDATA[- Abbott Nutrition Pakistan&rsquo;s brand Ensure becomes the official nutrition and food supplement partner of the Islamabad United Cricket team.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:40:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Townhouse Hotel: Islamabad’s First SLH Luxury Boutique Opens in F-7]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[[ISLAMABAD, 6th January 2025] &mdash; The Townhouse Hotel, Islamabad&rsquo;s newest luxury landmark is now welcoming guests.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:28:13 +0500</pubDate>

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										<description><![CDATA[Hyundai Pakistan proudly introduces the Sonata N Line, an exciting new addition to its sedan lineup.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:14:51 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Karachi Marathon 2025: A Global Celebration of Athleticism and Unity]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The World Comes to Karachi: Karachi Marathon 2025 Hosts More Than 4000 Runners from Different  Countries in a Spectacular Display of Athleticism
Karachi, Pakistan &ndash; January 5th, 2025: The Karachi Marathon 2025, a certified annual marathon event in Pakistan, successfully concluded with an impressive turnout of over 4,000 participants.]]></description>

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					<title><![CDATA[Why The Honda 125 Is Pakistan's Favorite Motorcycle: Price, Features, And Benefits]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Honda 125 is one of the most popular motorcycles in Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:41:42 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PC Legacy Skardu: A Landmark in Luxury Hospitality Opens in the Heart of Skardu Valley]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, December 30, 2024 &ndash; The Pearl-Continental Hospitality Division of Hashoo Group, one of Asia&rsquo;s leading hospitality service providers, in partnership with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:39:18 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Commits Rs8.5 Million To Conserve Endangered Indus River Blind Dolphins]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Sukkur, December 24, 2024 &ndash; After pledging to plant 100,000 trees to combat the impact of climate change, Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has partnered with WWF-Pakistan for another initiative, committing PKR 8.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:39:02 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PBA, Ipsos, Reenergia Sign Accord To Build SME Environment, Performance Index]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, December 23, 2024: The Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA), in collaboration with Ipsos and Reenergia, officially signed an agreement today to develop the SME Environment &amp; Performance Index (SEPI).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Gobi Partners Announces $50M Investment Fund For Punjab]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Punjab Investment conference was held in Shanghai on December 12, 2024.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:40:17 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Foreign Delegation Explores Economic Opportunities In Pakistan With Ambassador Ali Jehangir Siddiqui]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD, DEC 9: A high-level delegation of foreign investors and business leaders, met the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:43:41 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Hashoo Group Expands To Hyderabad With Partnership With Global Palace]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI, 10 December 2024 &ndash; Hashoo Group's Pearl-Continental Hospitality Division, one of Asia's leading hospitality services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Global Palace to launch Hyderabad city's first branded 4-star hotel, PC Legacy Hyderabad.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:04:48 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah, Deaf Reach To Build Inclusive Satellite Schools In Flood-Hit Areas]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, December 10, 2024 - On the occasion of International Day for Persons with Disabilities,  Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s leading commercial banks in Pakistan has partnered with Deaf Reach&rsquo;s  flagship programme of the Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) to establish satellite schools in flood-impacted areas.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:52:33 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[L’Oréal Pakistan To Help Make Habib University Students Career-Ready]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[[Karachi, 9th December 2024] Marking an exciting milestone for academia-industry collaboration, Habib University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al Pakistan during a ceremony held at L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al&rsquo;s Head Office in Karachi
The progressive collaboration aims to support university students in becoming.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:15:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan’s Debt Crisis: Is There A Way Out?]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s economic landscape has been overshadowed by a looming debt crisis for years, with soaring public debt threatening its financial stability.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[Talha Ahmed Baig]]></dc:creator>
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					<pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:09:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[SehatKahani Cofounder Selected As Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders 2025 Fellow]]></title>
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Stockholm and New York, November 26, 2024&mdash;The T&auml;llberg Foundation has announced the selection of Dr.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:47:52 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Efficient Banking Sector Pivotal For Pakistan’s Growth: CERP, Alchemy Technologies And Pakistan Banks’ Association]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Innovation, financial inclusion, SME lending and forward-thinking banking regulations are key to boosting the efficiency of Pakistan&rsquo;s banks, according to a new analysis by CERP and Alchemy Technologies, supported by the Pakistan Banks&rsquo; Association (PBA).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:29:25 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[UNDP, PJN Holds Consultative Workshop On Strengthening Dispute Resolution Councils In Malakand]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Peace &amp; Justice Network (PJN), in collaboration with the UNDP Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, convened a Malakand Divisional Consultative Workshop aimed at identifying actionable recommendations to strengthen Dispute Resolution Councils (DRCs) in Swat under EU funded Deliver Justice Project.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:25:09 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The Bank Of Punjab Ensures Safety For Employees And Customers Amid Smog Crisis]]></title>
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As part of the Government of Punjab's comprehensive efforts to combat the effects of smog and mitigate its harmful impact, the Bank of Punjab (BOP) has taken a proactive step to protect the health of its employees and customers.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:00:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[10Pearls Launches Pakistan’s First AI-Enhanced Virtual Internship]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Setting a new standard for digital innovation, 10Pearls has launched 10Pearls Shine, Pakistan's first fully remote, AI powered internship program.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:09:45 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Finance Ministry, SBP, PBA Discuss Initiatives To Improve Pakistan's Financial Ecosystem]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Transforming Pakistan's Financial Ecosystem: PBA, Finance Ministry, and SBP Discuss Actionable Steps
Press Release &ndash; 21st November 2024: The Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA), under its priority sector initiatives, is leading a range of strategic projects aimed at fostering a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem in Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:55:17 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[BOP Opens Forex Exchange In Lahore]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Lahore, November 15, 2024: BOP Exchange proudly inaugurated its Tricon Center Branch in Lahore today, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the exchange industry in Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:14:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Brings Fashion, Buy Now, Pay Later Services To Its All Digital AlfaMall]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, Pakistan - Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s leading commercial banks, proudly announced the relaunch of AlfaMall, the bank&rsquo;s premier e-commerce platform and the country&rsquo;s largest formal Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) marketplace, now featuring an exclusive BNPL option in the fashion category.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:49:30 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Punjab, BOP Launch Rs11B Livestock Card Programme for Small Farmers]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Lahore, November 5: The signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Chief Minister Punjab&rsquo;s Livestock Card took place at the Bank of Punjab Head Office in Lahore, marking the beginning of the registration process for the Livestock Card.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:43:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Her Earth Advocates: 10 Filmmakers Complete 'Patakha' Film Mentorship Programme]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[[Karachi, 1st November 2024] Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, proudly celebrated the successful conclusion of the fourth iteration of Pakistan's largest filmmaking grant and mentorship program Patakha Pictures, "Her Earth Advocates," featuring ten filmmakers from across Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:40:16 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Hyundai Launches New Petrol-Electric Hybrid Sedan Elantra]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Hyundai has made history in Pakistan with the launch of the ELANTRA Hybrid, the country's first locally assembled hybrid sedan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 16:32:43 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[BOP Reports 58% Growth In Pre-Tax Profits For First 9 Months Of 2024]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Lahore: The Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab convened on October 30, 2024, to review and approve the unaudited financial statements for the first nine months ending September 30, 2024.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:13:46 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Launches Pakistan's First Instant Credit Digital Cheque Deposit Kiosk]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[29 October 2024, Karachi, Pakistan &ndash; Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan and the incumbent Best Bank for Digital Banking, announced the launch of its new mobile banking application, Alfa.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:08:59 +0500</pubDate>

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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan, like many countries, has struggled with high smoking rates despite years of anti-smoking campaigns and strict tobacco control measures.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:28:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pearl-Continental Hotel Muzaffarabad Celebrates International Chefs Day]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Muzaffarabad: On the occasion of International Chefs Day, Pearl-Continental Hotel, Muzaffarabad hosted a vibrant celebration with a variety of activities involving the entire kitchen team.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:10:42 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[BankIslami Redefines Pakistan’s Financial Landscape With Riba-Free Banking For All]]></title>
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Karachi, October 18th, 2024: BankIslami, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in Pakistan, has launched a pivotal initiative by promoting its riba-free banking services accessible for people of diverse background and faith.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:27:36 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[NADRA Joins Hands With BOP To Facilitate Digital Payment For Services]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Press Release
National Database &amp; Registration Authority (NADRA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its Service Delivery by signing an e-Payment Gateway and Acquiring Agreement with the Bank of Punjab (BOP).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:54:58 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pearl-Continental, WCLA Partner to Promote Lahore's Tourism, Heritage]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Lahore: 18 October 2024 &ndash; Pearl-Continental Hotel, Lahore (PCHL) and the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and cultural events at some of Lahore&rsquo;s most iconic historic landmarks.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:12:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah, Allied Bank Turn To Cricket to Raise Remittance Awareness]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, Pakistan - October 12, 2024&mdash;Bank Alfalah and Allied Bank are proud to announce the launch of Mohalla Cricket, a nationwide tournament designed to foster community engagement and raise awareness for legal remittance channels in key cities across Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:46:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Moiz Varind To Lead Devsinc's Global Expansion, Innovation]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Devsinc, a leading IT services provider, announces the appointment of Moiz Saleem Varind as Senior Director of Global marketing as part of its Global market expansion and Global rebranding efforts.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:07:24 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Devsinc CEO Usman Asif Attends GITEX Global 2024, Secures Strategic Business Insights]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Devsinc, Pakistan&rsquo;s leading IT solutions provider, showcased its cutting-edge enterprise services at GITEX Global 2024, the premier global tech event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:56:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[SAZGAR's 10,000th Local Assembled Hybrid Vehicle Rolls Off Production Line]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[SAZGAR Engineering Works has officially hit a major milestone, producing 10,000 locally assembled hybrid vehicles in Pakistan! This isn&rsquo;t just another achievement; it marks a historic moment in the nation&rsquo;s automotive journey.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:42:55 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Partners With Cancer Foundation Hospital To Support Breast Cancer Patients]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi &ndash; October 8, 2024 &ndash; Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has partnered with Cancer Foundation Hospital, a leading non-profit healthcare institution, to provide life-saving treatment to women battling breast cancer.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:16:54 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[First-ever concessional green banking on-lending Facility of USD 54.2 Million signed between BOP & AFD]]></title>
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The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has successfully arranged a long term Foreign Currency (FCY) On-lending Facility of USD 54.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:08:16 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[IPL And Diebold Nixdorf Mark SIlver Jubilee]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, October 1, 2024 &ndash; Innovative Pvt Ltd (IPL) and Diebold Nixdorf (DN) marked a significant milestone in their long-standing partnership, celebrating 25 years of success with a Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner held last night.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:51:44 +0500</pubDate>

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The Pakistan Banks&rsquo; Association (PBA) commends the efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Finance on the successful negotiations to obtain US $7 billion, a 37-month loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the unwavering commitment of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:19:14 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Shakir Bhura Elected As Chairman Of Pakistan Hotels Association]]></title>
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Pakistan Hotels Association&rsquo;s annual elections were held from July to September 2024 and the results were announced at its 60th Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2024, at Pearl-Continental Hotel, Karachi.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:20:02 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Wins Two Awards At GIFA 2024]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, Pakistan - 25 September 2024 - Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has earned international acclaim by winning two awards at the 2024 Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA), highlighting its position as a leader in the Islamic banking sector.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:47:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Off-Plan Or Ready Properties: Which Is the Smarter Choice For Pakistani Investors In Dubai?]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[A major decision is whether or not to invest in real estate, especially for Pakistani purchasers considering opportunities in the dynamic property market of Dubai.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:45:54 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[1LINK Collaborates With Visa For Improved Home Remittances]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, Pakistan, September 10, 2024: 1LINK, Pakistan&rsquo;s largest payment service provider and payment system operator collaborates with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, signed a partnership agreement.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 17:10:38 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Luxury Residences, Commerce Comes To City of Saints]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Hashoo Group's Real Estate Division - Pearl Real Estate Holdings Pvt.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:41:58 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[NGO Takes 'Aim' At Pakistan's Biggest Problems Of Education, Clean Water]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:40:50 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[For Overseas Workers: Renovated Emigrants Protectorate Offices Inaugurated In Karachi]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, September 3, 2024 &ndash; Bank Alfalah successfully completed a comprehensive branding and renovation initiative at the Protectorate of Emigrants (PE) Karachi Office, aimed at enhancing the experience of overseas workers going abroad for employment.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:34:04 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[0-100 km/h in JUST 4.3 Seconds—Yep, You Read That Right!]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[SAZGAR Engineering Works Limited cranked up the excitement at their recent test drive event in Islamabad, where they marked an exciting new chapter in their booming partnership with Great Wall Motors (GWM).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:16:54 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Explore Kashmir’s Hidden Gem Muzaffarabad In Luxury]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The hustle and bustle in the urban centres of Pakistan is effectively contrasted by the calmness of its breathtaking northern landscapes in Hunza, Swat, and the majestic Kashmir Valley, the last of which is home to an exceptional resort owned and operated by the country&rsquo;s leading hospitality services provider, Hashoo Group.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:32:01 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[IBA, Bank Alfalah Partner To Introduce Stanford's Design-Thinking Programme In Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[August 23, 2024: Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and Bank Alfalah, partnered to introduce the Design Thinking Program in Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:21:41 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PBA, NADRA Advance Digital Innovation, Fortify Cybersecurity And Data Protection In Banking Sector]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Banks&rsquo; Association (PBA) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) recently cohosted a collaborative session dedicated to advancing national digitalization efforts and reinforcing cybersecurity within Pakistan&rsquo;s banking industry.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:54:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pearl-Continental Hotel, Foundation University Partner To Enhance Educational And Professional Development]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Rawalpindi, August 21, 2024 &ndash; Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi, the city's premier 5-star luxury hotel under the Hashoo Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Foundation University, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and the hospitality industry.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:47:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Mastercard Expands Pakistan Footprint]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, Pakistan; 16 August 2024: Mastercard is bolstering its commitment to economic development in Pakistan with the inauguration of a new office in Karachi.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:48:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA['Keep Patriotic Fervor High As Nation Stands At Crossroads In Collective Historical Journey']]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Independence Day Message from Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman &amp; CEO, Hashoo Group.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:53:17 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah, BISP To Empower Women Through Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, July 22, 2024 - Bank Alfalah, one of the leading commercial banks has been a trusted partner of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) for over 12 years, dedicated to the digital social cash transfer programme since 2011.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:52:14 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Maria Conceicao Becomes First Portuguese Woman To Scale K2 As Part Of Mashreq's Clean-Up Initiative]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Renowned climbers and Climb2Change ambassadors, Maria Conceicao and Naila Kiani, lead the Mashreq clean-up team, extending their efforts beyond the base camp
Maria Conceicao successfully summitted K2, the second highest peak on earth; becomes first Portuguese woman in the world to summit K2

In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship,.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:42:14 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[EveryWater Provides Safe Drinking Water Solution To Flood-Affected Communities Of Chitral]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[August 05, 2024 &ndash; EveryWater, in collaboration with notable partners, has successfully facilitated the provision of convenient and sustainable water purification solutions to flood-affected communities in Chitral, Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:14:58 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistani Cinema's Quest For Global Recognition]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[By Aatif Rasheed
The Grapple
In the world of cinema, few industries can rival the global recognition and influence of Hollywood, Bollywood, and European cinema.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:24:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Beyond Borders: The Global Perspective of Turkish Citizenship]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Turkish citizenship is evolving, influenced by national and global factors, shaping the way we view our place in the world.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:54:52 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Commerce Plex, Faysal Bank Ltd Join Hands For Efficient, Transparent Remittance Services]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Lahore 23-07-2024: Commerce Plex, a wholly owned and fully licensed subsidiary of Simpaisa Holdings is collaborating with Faysal Bank Ltd to seamlessly integrate fintech innovation with banking expertise.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:27:04 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Recipe For Success: Bank Alfalah Inducts 10th Management Trainee Batch]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, July 22, 2024: Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan welcomes the 10th batch of ALFA Lead, Management Trainee Program.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:24:27 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Current Economic Structure Distorts Resource Allocation, Stifling Growth: Prof Dercon]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE
The Bank of Punjab held an interactive session of Professor Stefan Dercon with local industry leaders in Karachi this week.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:09:34 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Social Media A Powerful Tool To Combat Tobacco Use]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[The role of social media in shaping public perceptions related to Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is crucial.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:28:31 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[World Youth Skills Day: Empowering Pakistan’s Youth Critical To Development]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[With the fifth-largest youth population in the world, Pakistan&rsquo;s future relies greatly on this segment&rsquo;s massive potential for economic growth and development.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:26:42 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah Brings Tap-And-Pay Payments To Android Using Account Holders]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, July 8, 2024 &ndash; Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has announced the evolution of its Tap and Pay service, which is for Near-Field-Communication (NFC)-enabled cards at point-of-sale (POS) terminals at retail outlets.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:14:22 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[SBP Tells Banks To Submit 5-Year Agriculture, SME Finance, Digital, Technology Expansion Plans]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, July 8, 2024: The Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), chaired the second Steering Committee meeting on July 4th 2024 on initiatives aimed at boosting the agriculture, small and medium enterprises (SME), and digital &amp; technology sectors within the banking industry.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:15:26 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Meta Fosters Candid Conversations On Responsible Content Creation]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, Pakistan &ndash; July 5, 2024: Meta has collaborated with Ali Gul Pir - Pakistani content creator and comedian - to host a four-episode weekly podcast #CreatewithCare.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:21:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ Bank Alfalah achieves Highest Credit Rating]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that Bank Alfalah&rsquo;s credit rating has been elevated to &lsquo;AAA&rsquo; by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA).]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:25:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[ABHI, Mastercard To Launch Salary Advance Cards In Pakistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi - Pakistan, 24th June 2024 - In a significant move towards revolutionizing the landscape of financial transactions in Pakistan, Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, has partnered with ABHI, an embedded finance platform, to introduce the Mastercard-enabled Salary Advance Cards for the first time in.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:31:53 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan's First Digital Agricultural Financing Programme Launched]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Bank Alfalah, one of the leading commercial and digital banks, proudly announces the launch of Pakistan&rsquo;s First Digital Agriculture Financing product, an initiative aimed at empowering small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs in the country's Agriculture sector.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:22:14 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Times of Pakistan Launches Nationwide Digital Literacy Programme In Educational Institutes]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Moving into the age of digital vantage, Times of Pakistan has moved its operations to social media platforms and is now set to launch a national campaign aimed at transcending the dampened conditions of educational institutes where students struggle to create balance in their finances and crucial contiguity with their educational endeavours.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:48:08 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[High Prices Lead to 11 Billion Fewer Cigarettes Smoked in Pakistan, Survey]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Islamabad &ndash; Pakistan has witnessed a significant dip in cigarette consumption due to high prices, and a survey by the Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) has validated that taxation is the lynchpin for controlling and curbing cigarette consumption.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:13:40 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Health Advocates Call For 26% Tax Increase On Tobacco Products]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[June 4, 2024 Islamabad: In a press release, Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), appreciated Special Investment Facilitation Council&rsquo;s (SIFC) previous work on investing in better economic decisions.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:34:18 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Mastercard East Arabia Report Projects Accelerated Economic Growth In 2024]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Dubai, UAE; 30 May 2024: Real consumer spending in the UAE is projected to increase by 5% year over year &ndash; one of the highest rates globally, according to the Mastercard East Arabia Division&rsquo;s Special Report, &ldquo;Towards a Connected Future: Innovation Fueling Transformation&rdquo;.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:50:05 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[World Environment Day: Bank Alfalah, WWF-Pakistan To Plant 25,000 Mangroves in Balochistan]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Karachi, June 4, 2024 -On the occasion of World Environment Day, Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan, committed to planting 25,000 mangroves in 2024 along the coastline of Balochistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:54:49 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Tobacco Industry Underreporting Production To Avoid Taxes, Claim Experts]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Islamabad &ndash; June 01, 2024: Health advocates have proposed a 37% increase in taxes on tobacco products in Pakistan to reduce consumption, increase revenue and bridge the gap in health costs associated with smoking.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:55:56 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Over 1200 Youth Start Smoking Daily Claim Experts]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD, May 31 (INP): Anti tobacco experts said that over 1200 youth opt smoking per day in Pakistan which needs special attention of stakeholders.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 18:37:15 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Think Tank Welcomes Proposals To Hike Taxes On Cigarettes By 20%]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD, May 29 (INP): The Islamabad-based think tank, Capital Calling has hailed the reports suggesting that the International Monitory Fund (IMF) has remained steadfast in its recommendation for uniformed tax on tobacco products in the upcoming budget regardless of their national or foreign branding.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 14:36:28 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Health Advocates Push for 40% Tobacco Tax Hike to Boost Revenue]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD, May 28 (INP): The health advocates have urged the government to increase tax on tobacco products by 40 percent to generate revenue, decrease consumption and bridging the gap in health costs associated with smoking.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 12:22:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Murtaza Solangi Stresses Urgent Need To Raise Taxes On Tobacco Products]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD, May 22 (INP): Former Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has stressed the urgent need of increasing taxes on tobacco products to save Pakistani youth and economy.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 14:32:14 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Innovative Pvt Ltd Clinches Fourth Consecutive Award At Diebold Nixdorf Partner Summit 2024]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 18:55:21 +0500</pubDate>

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