Pakistan’s leading telecommunication company, China Mobile Pakistan ( CMPak), has deployed a state-of-the-art Energy Efficient Digital Management Platform to set a new benchmark for energy efficiency innovation and make its network ready for future technologies including 5G.

The solution will focus on network development while continuing to build and optimize energy networks with expansions and upgrades and to smoothly evolve to 5G. CMPak’s penetration is ranked the best in the country besides the company being recognized for its innovative technical solutions that solve the bottlenecks of power supply.

Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure faces challenges like high power cost, low site availability, and difficult site maintenance and management, making the upgrades to future technologies like 5G very difficult. CMPak’s Energy Efficiency Digital Management Platform aims to resolve these challenges by establishing an efficient, digital, and intelligent energy network.

“We’re the leading provider of best-in-class cellular and digital services in the country and are always on the lookout for advanced solutions to make our network future-ready,” shared CMPak 4G spokesperson. “The deployment of the state-of-the-art Energy Efficient Digital Management Platform is in continuation of our focus on network development as we build and optimize energy networks to smoothly evolve to 5G and other future technologies.”

CMPak uses industry-leading technologies in energy solutions, such as wireless sensing, high-efficiency module, and one site one cabinet solution. It also improves energy efficiency through digital technology, along with power synergy, business synergy and site synergy, so that all sites save energy effectively. Finally, it combines digital sites with big data & Artificial Intelligence to make networks visible, manageable, controllable and optimized, to achieve intelligent network O&M and management.

The company has been a frontrunner of energy innovation during the past years. It became the first operator to introduce the innovative solution for D.G. removal reconstruction in Pakistan and this year alone, the company completed the energy reconstruction of more than 2,000 sites.

Recently, CMPak’s network superiority was recognized yet again by Opensignal – an independent global standard for analyzing consumer mobile experience – which ranked CMPak best in top five service areas that include Video Experience, Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience, 4G Availability, and 4G Coverage Experience.

About Zong 4G
Zong 4G, China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) is a 100% owned subsidiary of China Mobile Communications Corporation. Zong 4G has the largest 4G subscriber base and the widest 4G coverage across the country with 4G leadership, market leadership, network leadership and service leadership traits. Zong 4G is leading the 4G industry with over 13M Million 4G subscribers and more than 11,000 4G sites nationwide.

Islamabad : Our Government took timely and effective measures to bring to the economy in a stable condition during the hard time of Covid-19 Pandemic; this was said by the Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Syed Fakhar Imam while addressing a virtual session of FAO Ministerial Regional Conference today in Islamabad. He said that we have to be very alert in future for which we have made several up gradations in our health sector to deal with any challenges. He said that Pakistan is confronted with the Covid-19 pandemic which started in March this year. The COVID-19 pandemic spread in Pakistan like in many other countries across the globe, with over 305,000 confirmed cases, over 292,000 recovered and over 6400 deaths.
Syed Fakhar Imam said that Locust infestation is another disaster that has occurred at a time when the country is trying to cope with the COVID-19. The COVID-19, locust infestation and exposure to multiple disasters/shocks have compounded effect on the vulnerable households across Pakistan, particularly those living in rural areas and dependent subsistence agriculture-based livelihoods for their sustenance and survival. The multiple threats to food and nutrition security, their negative and cumulative impact, and the clear link between shocks and hunger reveal the fragility of current food production systems and their vulnerability to disasters. The COVID-19 emergency came at a time when Pakistan was already going through high inflation particularly food inflation, slow economic growth and high poverty and food insecurity, he added. Our provinces, districts & villages are in continuous collaboration we are continuously examining the situation in order to combat locust infestation effectively.
The Federal Minister said that due to aggravating COVID-19 situation, the Government of Pakistan imposed lockdown and restrictions on movements of goods and people in last week of March 2020. However, the Government tried its best to ensure that food and agriculture supply chain remain undisrupted, and allowed movement of food and agriculture items from rural to urban markets and within the country. Even in the lockdown, supply of livestock products, food, fruits and vegetables items were allowed to continue. Food and agriculture inputs shops/markets mostly remained opened in most of the areas across Pakistan, though with limited opening hours and days.
Syed Fakhar Imam said that unfortunately we could not fulfill our wheat target for this year as we were short of 1.5 Million Ton (MT) of our required yield due to which we had to import wheat to meet the consumer demand. Now that the imported wheat is arriving Pakistan, the prices will be settled.
Federal Minister said that the restrictions on movements have affected the livestock sector, which has 60.6% share in agriculture and around 11.7% in overall GDP. Both supply and demand for livestock products along with fruits and vegetables has reduced due to reduction in demand, and logistics movement restrictions.
Syed Fakhar Imam informed that in order to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on overall economy, the Government of Pakistan has announced economic relief and stimulus package of Rs 1.24 trillion as part of its immediate response to COVID-19, which will also contribute to agriculture sector and agriculture value chains through its linkages with other sectors. He said that our government has announced a stimulus package of Rs. 100 billion, 50 billion each for small & medium industry and agricultural sector with a holding of 12.5 acres of land or below.
The Federal Minister thanked FAO for its continued support and collaboration of strengthening the agriculture sector and improving food security in Pakistan.

Islamabad: Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, inaugurated its brand-new Southern Regional Office, ‘the Digital House,’ in Karachi’s Sky Tower, Clifton.

Embodying the Jazz identity, this state-of-the-art office boasts an innovative design with spaces geared towards providing a healthier workplace. Employees have access to options ranging from wellness rooms, a fully operational gym, playful elements, sit-stands, and ergonomic seating. The office further encourages teamwork and collaboration, with spaces fully-equipped to cater to virtual team collaborations, a critical part of the digital workplace strategy.

“The Jazz Digital House in Karachi caters to the rapidly changing workplace dynamics in line with our commitment to provide a healthy working environment. Through this next-generation workplace, Jazz wishes to inspire creativity and empower people to consistently deliver beyond expectations. This new inspiring and uplifting workplace also promotes continuous learning, nurtures wellness, fosters creativity, co-creation, and innovation,” said Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim.

Jazz believes that sustainable, equitable progress must include the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The Digital House has special design modifications to ensure accessibility, complementing the organization’s vision to protect and promote the rights of differently-abled persons.

Jazz is recognized as an employer of choice because it enables a conducive work culture encouraging greater work-life balance and flexibility, especially for working mothers. At Jazz, wellness is central to ensuring productive, energized employees who relentlessly help achieve organizational goals and focus on personal development. Apart from a vast array of competitive programs like Jazz Fit introduce a holistic employee wellness program, rooted in the SEMP model: Social, Emotional, Mental, and Physical well-being.

Karachi: Lucky Cement Limited (psx: LUCK) won the Environment Excellence Award at the 17th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2020, organized by The National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH).
The award ceremony followed by a conference on Bio Diversity and Post Pandemic Challenges was held at a local hotel on 18 September 2020. Lucky Cement received the award in recognition to its commitment and efforts towards environment conservation for a greener and sustainable Pakistan.
The Annual Environment Excellence Awards are the benchmark for environmental standards in Pakistan. Speaking of the occasion, Mr. Amin Ganny, Chief Operating Officer, Lucky Cement Limited, said, “At Lucky Cement, we are committed to make efforts to ensure sustainability in all of our business operations.” He further added “We are actively adapting new techniques and practices to ensure the conservation of environment at all levels. We are constantly making efforts on the management and rational use of natural resources, which has helped us in reducing the carbon footprint and increased operational efficiency”.
Sustainable development forms a significant part in Lucky Cement’s business strategies and is one of the key factors that have led the company towards progress and growth. Lucky Cement is an ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified organization.
The National Forum for Environment & Health was established in 1999 and is a non-profit organization with the aim to facilitate and promote environmental, healthcare and educational awareness amongst the masses.

The federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Saturday said the foreign industry should not be promoted at the cost of local industry as it will result in closures, loss of jobs and revenue.

The decision to reduce duties on import of steel should be reviewed as it will damage the local industry which is already struggling to survive, said Vice President FPCCI Qaisar Khan Daudzai.

Talking to a group of large steel producers, he said that giving relaxation to the local industry will attract investment and reduce the price due to competition which will make construction etc. economical and help boost construction package of the PM.

He said that the per capita steel consumption in Pakistan is as low as 43 kilograms marring development while it is 62 kg in India, 1123 kg in South Korea while the global average is 214 kg. 

Qaisar Daudzai said that local steel industry cannot compete with the steel producers of other countries as the overall situation and cost of doing business in the top ten steel producing countries that include China, India, Japan, US, South Korea, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Brazil and Iran are better than Pakistan.

On the other hand, he said, steel producers in Pakistan are facing many problems like the high cost of doing business, high tariff, extraordinary energy cost, competitiveness, lack of structural reforms and institutional support etc. 

He said that giving free hand to foreign companies will not only bankrupt many local producers who have invested billions but also stoke unemployment, uncertainty, reduce revenue and stop further investment while the steel imports to fill the gap will cost an additional one billion dollars. 

The overall situation must be improved before exposing the local industry to compete with foreign players, he demanded.

 realme introduced the C12 back in August. Now the company is set to further expand its C series with the launch of realme C17 on 23rd September. realme C17 is the latest in its C series, most affordable large storage phone with 90hz ultra-smooth display. To make the Launch exciting for realme fans, FlashSale is also planned exclusively on Telemart after the live event.

realme Pakistan, took to Facebook to announce the launch date, and said that the event will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook starting noon local time (3PM PST) followed by the Flash Sale on Telemart where all three recently launched products will be on flash sale 7pm – 8 pm.

realme confirmed that C17 will pack a 90Hz refresh rate display, which from a recent leak we know will measure 6.5″ punch hole screen and have HD+ resolution. It also features 60Hz – 90Hz smart switch. A higher refresh rate display largely enhances your smartphone experience. Scrolling through the app drawer, images and web pages becomes so much smoother. If you spend a lot of time looking at your phone screen, higher refresh rates are less tiring to view. Even the gaming experience becomes sleeker. Almost 90 % of the smartphones in the market have 60hz or less refresh rate, aiming to popularize smoother display experience realme is offering 90Hz display feature in its entry level series. Exemplifying Trendsetting Technology realme has offered high refresh rate displays in their recently launched smartphones.

 Besides, one of the images shared by realme on Facebook reveals the rear design of the C17 and confirms quad camera setup in sqaure design and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Design language of realme C17 is inspired from Cat’s Eye. Light rays highlights the back design and the trendier sqaure camera housing gives the device the outlook and feel of a premium device.

Although the C Series smartphones have usually consisted of entry level smartphones of the brand, but they are gradually enhancing the features of the new C series smartphones and turning them into mid-level smartphones at attractive price points. With global users of more than 13.2 million, the C series, is bringing great power with style for the upcoming smartphones in the series.

realme promises that the latest successor of award winning C series will pack modern tech at most affordable price point. The phone will be equipped with large storage of 6GB Ram & 128 GB of extendable storage to cater a user needs, along with improved performance and power efficiency. As per the realme c series fashion this phone is the most budget friendly aswell.

realme will also unveil realme 30W Dart Power Bank and realme Buds Classic. The realme Buds Classic features a 14.22 driver, which the company says will help in delivering clearer vocals and deeper bass. Its built-in cable organiser will enable you to store and carry the earphones with ease. The Realme Dart power bank 30W comes with a capacity of 10,000mAh. The battery is built with Lithium-ion polymer. You get dual output ports – USB-A and USB-C. For charging the power bank, you should use the Type-C port. Realme says the power bank comes with 15-layer charging protection including 1 layer of circuit protection to keep the thermals under check and prevent overheating and charging. In the box, you get a short Type-A to Type-C port. Catch both AIOT products on Telemart Flash sale along with realme C17.

As a young brand in the smartphone market, realme has already earned massive accolades from the young generation by continuing to introduce top performing phones in an eye-catching packaging for all price ranges.