Samsung is working on a new A-series and it will be in a mid-range segment and called Samsung Galaxy A53. The coming smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.
The handset with this processor will provide the user with great results. It also has a 2.4 GHz Octa-Core processor. The Samsung Galaxy A53 includes a 6.5-inch display with a Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen panel, which is unique to this handset.
The device resolution will be 1080 x 2400 pixels, which is the highest resolution available in this class. The Samsung Galaxy A53 will be the first smartphone to run the Android 11 operating system. Also, there is a protection of glass of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
A hefty 8 gigabytes of RAM is also installed on the smartphone. The RAM is top-of-the-line, ensuring excellent performance. The Samsung Galaxy A53 has enough storage capacity to hold all of the files that will be needed in the future.
This handset has a 128-gigabyte internal storage capacity. The Samsung A53 is a quad-camera smartphone with the main sensor of 64 megapixels, 12 megapixels, 5 megapixels, and 5 megapixels, and a secondary sensor of 12 megapixels, 12 megapixels, 5 megapixels, and the third sensor of 5 megapixels.
The Samsung Galaxy A53 also boasts a 32-megapixel selfie camera for capturing pictures and videos of your loved ones. It also has an under-display, optical fingerprint scanner to add security and data protection.
The Galaxy A53 has a large 5,000 mAh battery that will give you a full day of use and supports fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A53 expected price in Pakistan:
Samsung Galaxy A53expected price in Pakistan is between Rs.53,000 to Rs.79,999. The series will be launched on Dec 31, 2021.
Faisalabad: Zameen.com – Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise – organised a three-day successful Property Sales Event (PSE) in Faisalabad. The latest PSE in the industrial metropolis was attended by a flattering number of families.
This month’s event showcased a total of 17 premium real estate projects for the perusal of potential buyers and investors. Some of the projects represented include Sitara Icon Tower, The Edge Mall, Orchard Homes, Lyallput Commercial Hub, Gulberg Housing, Executive Commercial Market, Chenab City, Prime City and Super City. In addition to these, Zameen.com’s sister concern – Zameen Developments – also made an appearance with its premium mixed-use projects; Zameen Quadrangle, Zameen Aurum, Zameen Opal, Mall 35, Zameen Homes and Zameen Ace Mall. All these projects are exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com.
The attendees of the PSE were guided by the expert sales team that used real-time market insights, statistics and authentic data research to help the buyers make informed decisions. As is the tradition of the event, the attendees were also given event-only special discounts.
During the event, Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja-Ullah Khan briefed the media and stated that Zameen.com has always brought the best and most promising projects of the real estate sector for the interested buyers. He associated the property sales event with the firm’s efforts to promote the national property sector.
Additionally, Director Project Sales (Central) Muzaffar Majeed stated that the real estate projects presented by Zameen.com in the event are singular owing to their innovative technologies, luxury amenities, high returns ratio and security of investment. He went on to say that that the property sector is at the forefront of the national economy and this one sector is helping boost the growth of over 50 allied industries.
Zameen.com Regional Sales Manager (Faisalabad) Asad Saleem also addressed the ceremony and assured the attendees that all projects on display are 100% transparent and above board.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the adoption of latest technology and gearing up for the fourth industrial revolution was the best pathway for Pakistan to achieve the goals of prosperity.
Addressing at the 7th International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE) here at the Institute of Science and Technology, he said being the fifth largest human resource in the world, it was important for Pakistan to increase its technological footprint.
ISLAMABAD: December 16 – President Dr. Arif Alvi addressing the International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE) 2021. APP
The event organized by the National Centre for GIS (Geographic Information Science) & Space Applications was joined by foreign and local scientists to discuss several topics including aeronautics, space sciences, materials science and engineering, avionics, remote sensing and geo informatics.
President Alvi said the study of space, galaxies, and various other astronomical phenomena was a centuries-old endeavour, that had been intertwined with the development of human societies.
He said resistance to new technologies hampered the journey of development and stressed the need for scientific research in cutting-edge space sciences to match the challenges of the contemporary world.
He mentioned the utility of space sciences in everyday life and added that improving the technical and professional capacity in climate change could help manage the adverse impact for Pakistan being one among the most vulnerable countries.
Also, he said, the areas including food security, agriculture, crop patterns, and environment could also benefit from research in space science and geoinformatics.
ISLAMABAD: December 16 – President Dr. Arif Alvi in a group photo with the participants of International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE) 2021. APP
Dr Alvi said the past century had been host to many technological advancements resulting in a gradual progression towards the betterment of society.
He emphasized strengthening scientific and theoretical foundations to create professionals with the thorough capability of applying the knowledge for research, analysis, and design.
He expressed confidence that IST would equip its students with specialized education in the fields of engineering and space science to address the emerging national and global issues in the said fields.
Lahore: Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise Zameen.com recently organised a Property Sales Event (PSE) at a private hotel in Lahore. A large number of people attended the event. Zameen’s Senior Director Laeeque Chaudhry was present on the occasion, and was accompanied by Zameen Project Sales Directors Basil Hafeez, Hafiz Usman Sarwar, and Ali Rehan.
The event featured 34+ real estate projects from Lahore, for which Zameen.com is the exclusive sales and marketing partner, including Zameen Opal, Zameen Quadrangle, Zameen Aurum, T Square, Pearl One Residencies, Zee Avenue, Amanah Noor Residence, Residence 15, Icon Valley Phase 2, J Heights, Grand Square Mall, Gulberg City Centre, DB32, Defence View Apartments, Sitara Serene Tower, Pace Circle, Icon Homes and Zaamin City. Special discounts were also offered to the attendees during the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Zameen.com’s Senior Director Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar stated that the point of the Property Sales Events was to present the public with the best and most trustworthy projects, and that the company would continue to do so in the future. The projects onboarded by Zameen offer potential customers the best facilities in the market and incredible investment opportunities with great returns. He added that the real estate industry played a vital role in the development of the country’s economy and that the success of over 70 other local industries was dependent on the growth of the property sector.
At the conclusion of the event, Zameen.com’s Sales Experts took the time to present a statistical overview of the current market situation, in addition to providing information on safe and secure real estate investment opportunities in the city and beyond.
OLX Mall, the E-Commerce platform of OLX Pakistan, partners with Zero to offer customers exclusive deals on tech wellness products
Lahore, Pakistan – OLX Mall, the E-commerce platform of OLX Pakistan announced a partnership with Zero, a zero-illness and zero-stress lifestyle brand. With this partnership, customers would be able to benefit from exclusive pricing and promotions when they purchase Zero products from OLX Mall.
A formal signing ceremony was held at OLX Office in Lahore. In attendance were Asim Khan – Chief Executive Officer, Waqas Awan – Marketing Manager, Usaid Ahmad – Marketplace Manager from Zero and Adil Anver – Associate Director Commercial & Growth, Usman Zikria – Category Manager for Electronics, Badar Usman – Campaign Manager, Maha Athar Butt – Category Lead Lifestyle, Ayesha Akram – PR Manager from OLX Pakistan.
In-home health and fitness have been increasing in popularity, and it saw a steady rise during the pandemic as routines evolved with stay-home culture. More and more people are making self-care a priority while achieving their goals.
“We’re incredibly excited to offer tech wellness products on our platform,” said Associate Director Commercial & Growth, Adil Anver.
“These unique products are curated keeping the changing times in mind and a new market altogether. We’re hoping we’re able to welcome them with exclusive pricing and deals.”
“We are very much excited to list our healthcare products on the OLX Mall. Our sales started from day one & with the pace we are going, there is absolutely no doubt that OLX Mall will be the upcoming giant of the local e-commerce marketplace. Hopefully, we will grow together by offering exclusive deals and offers. Good luck to Team OLX,” said the Chief Executive Office, Asim Khan.
About OLX Mall:
OLX has been operating in Pakistan since 2009 and has built a leading destination for buying, selling, and exchanging products and services, becoming the number 1 marketplace in the country. Earlier in 2020, OLX Pakistan became a part of EMPG, valuing at US $1 billion, thus forming a proud unicorn of Pakistan.
OLX Mall is an E-Commerce platform under the OLX banner that provides consumers the opportunity to buy brand new products online, choosing from a wide range of categories including mobiles, electronics, appliances, gaming consoles, computers, lifestyle, health and beauty. It offers express delivery on a variety of products in key cities and an exclusive last mile solution employing OLX Move. Maximum customer convenience is ensured through customer support 7 days a week and a 14-day return option.
ZERO is Asia’s No. 1 Healthcare brand that provides you a zero-illness & zero-stress lifestyle. ZERO has made a great and deep impression in consumers’ minds. With the precise marketing strategy, excellent brand reputation and professional attitude, they won the ASIA PACIFIC TOP EXCELLENCE BRAND AWARD in 2012, and MALAYSIAN HEALTH & WELLNESS BRAND AWARDS in 2018, and GOLDEN BULL AWARD in 2019.
OLX Mall, OLX Pakistan’s e-commerce platform, partners with Silkbank to offer credit card customers convenient installment plans.
KARACHI, Pakistan: OLX Mall, OLX Pakistan’s e-commerce platform has partnered with Silkbank Limited to offer users the added convenience of the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ plan. With this alliance, Silkbank credit card customers will be able to shop online from OLX Mall and convert their transactions into installment plans with zero markup for up to 6 months.
The signing ceremony was held at OLX head office. OLX Pakistan Country Manager E-Commerce Mr. Umair Munir; OLX Pakistan Head of Partnerships Alliances Mr. Syed Salman Bukhari; Silkbank Head Alliances, Loyalty & New Initiatives Mr. Nouman Butt; and Silkbank Regional Manager Loyalty & Alliances Mr. Kaleem Sheikh.
“Witnessing the growing trend of online shopping in Pakistan, we found it imperative to align our strategic goals with the intention of providing convenience to our Credit Card customers. This promising partnership allows us to serve our customers better,” Silkbank Head Alliances, Loyalty & New Initiatives Mr. Nouman Butt commented.
“It is an absolute privilege to be able to strengthen our vision of providing unparalleled online shopping solutions by signing an agreement with Silkbank Limited, the bank that is a mark of innovation and excellence when it comes to credit cards in the country,” OLX Pakistan Country Manager E-Commerce Mr. Umair Munir said.
The agreement will allow the partners to deliver an integrated response to market requirements in order to facilitate the mass adoption of e-commerce.
“Efficient, secure, and easy payment solutions are the game-changer for the mass adoption of E-commerce in Pakistan,” OLX Mall Head of Alliances and Affiliates Mr. Salman Bukhari said.
“Only with such synergies and financial institutions integrations, we can develop a friendly and productive ecosystem that will drive Pakistan into the new retail revolution.”
About OLX Mall:
OLX has been operating in Pakistan since 2009 and has built a leading destination for buying, selling, and exchanging products and services, becoming the number 1 marketplace in the country. Earlier in 2020, OLX Pakistan became a part of EMPG, valued at USD1 billion, thus forming a proud Pakistani unicorn.
OLX Mall is an E-Commerce platform under the OLX banner that provides consumers the opportunity to buy brand new products online, choosing from a wide range of categories including mobiles, electronics, appliances, gaming consoles, computers, lifestyle, health and beauty. It offers express delivery on a variety of products in key cities and an exclusive last mile solution employing OLX Move. Maximum customer convenience is ensured through customer support 7 days a week and a 14-day return option.
Silkbank is a scheduled commercial bank listed on all stock exchanges in Pakistan with its Central Office in Karachi.
On March 31, 2008, a Consortium comprising International Finance Corporation, Bank Muscat S.A.O.G, Nomura European Investment Limited, and Sinthos Capital Advisors (led by Mr. Shaukat Tarin and Mr. Sadeq Sayeed) acquired a majority stake in Saudi Pak Commercial Bank Limited, which was subsequently rebranded as Silkbank Limited on June 1, 2009.
The Bank provides financial services via 111 branches located in 39 cities throughout the country and offers a range of retail, consumer, corporate, and Islamic products. As of today, Silkbank is one of the country’s most dynamic banks with a strengthened retail banking arm.
Excellence is what we aspire for, live, and deliver.
Silkbank recently received the “International Bankers Award” for Best Innovation in Retail Banking in 2020. As of today, Silkbank is proud to be one of Pakistan’s most dynamic banks with a strengthened retail banking arm. Silkbank has completed a decade in the banking industry and continues in our commitment to service quality, bringing the most innovative banking products and services to our customers. Excellence in service quality remains at the core of our business philosophy, while ensuring that our products and processes cater to the diversified financial needs of our valued customers.
MULTAN: Zameen Developments (ZD) — the development arm of Zameen.com — and Bodla Builders recently signed an agreement with DHA Multan to develop a project overlooking the incredible DHA Rumanza Golf Course, called the ‘Golf Views Rumanza’. Zameen.com — Pakistan’s largest property enterprise — has come on board as the sales and marketing partner for the venture.
Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja-Ullah Khan and Bodla Builders CEO Pir Sohaib Tariq Bodla signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. Also present on the occasion were Zameen Country Head Ahmed Bhatti, Director Affiliates and Acquisition Adil Kamal, Bodla Builders Managing Director Pir Junaid Bodla and DHA Multan’s Project Director.
On the occasion, Zameen Country Head Ahmed Bhatti stated that the development of high-rise projects was the need of the hour for South Punjab, particularly Multan. He added that the upcoming project that Zameen was developing with the Bodla Builders at an ideal location in DHA Multan Rumanza would go on to become an architectural symbol for the entire South Punjab region.
Zameen Senior Director Sales (Central) Sheikh Shuja-Ullah Khan said that that the Golf View Rumanza project would make an incredible addition to the city for the residents of Multan. He further said that it was the first project to be developed by Zameen Developments in South Punjab and that not only would they ensure that it was delivered and constructed within the predetermined timelines, but that many more such projects would be developed in the region by Zameen Developments in the future.
Bodla Builders CEO Pir Sohaib Tariq Bodla said that the partnership with Zameen Developments was their attempt to provide the residents of the ‘city of saints’ with affordable luxury apartments in a prime location in the city. He added that the project’s most prominent feature was that it was being developed in DHA Multan Rumanza, which would not only provide the people of South Punjab with avenues of investment, but also provide opportunities for investment for people across the country.
ISLAMABAD: The board of directors of the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has agreed to waive the 66 % “Take or Pay” clause for the government-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, a senior government official said.
“In the long run, this will help reduce the capacity payments that the government has to pay to power plants even when they are not supplying electricity,” Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar tweeted.
The SNGPL board has today agreed for the waiver of 66% Take or Pay clause for govt owned LNG plants. In the long run this will help in reducing the capacity payments that government has to pay power plants even when they are not supplying electricity.
The minister said the board also approved, in principle, the company’s pipeline capacity allocation for Energas for its upcoming LNG terminal that “will supply gas on a B2B [Business-to-Business] basis.”
The board of SNGPL today approved in principle. pipeline capacity allocation for Energas for their upcoming LNG terminal that will supply gas on a B to B basis. This paves the way for private sector supply and availability of LNG across the country.
Hammad said this would pave the way for private sector entities to supply the commodity to their consumers and ensure the availability of LNG across the country.
Dubai: Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise, Zameen.com organised the Pakistan Property Event (PPE) 2021 in Dubai on December 3& 4. The event attracted a huge number of overseas Pakistanis from the gulf region who expressed a keen interest in the projects on display from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Multan and other major cities. The two-day affair showcased 125 projects, which are being marketed and sold exclusively by Zameen.com.
Zameen.com Head of UAE Region Aatif Rana, Associate Directors Project Sales Faizan Khan, Faisal Qureshi, Farough Khan, Tauqeer-Ul-Hassan, Senior Manager Marketing Rizwan Kazmi and Manager Industrial marketing Yasir Niazi and senior management was present on the occasion.
During the occasion, Aatif Rana said that the event had provided overseas Pakistanis direct access to some of the best and most promising real estate projects from their respective hometowns. He added that the event had also allowed Zameen.com to effectively present the potential of Pakistan’s real estate and construction industries to the global business district of Dubai.
Zameen.com’s Associate Director Project Sales Faisal Qureshi stated that the recent launch of several world class real estate projects in Pakistan is increasing the local property market’s net worth. Zameen.com has always made sure to showcase the best of these real estate developments to the Pakistanis living in the Gulf Region, said Faizan Khan.
Additionally, the event allowed visitors to get the latest market insights on property investment from the expert sales representatives of Zameen.com.
KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Monday to suspend gas supply to CNG filling stations for two-and-a-half months in winter to meet the additional demand of domestic consumers.
The government decided to suspend the supply of gas to all CNG stations across Sindh and Balochistan from December 1, 2021, to February 15, 2022.
It may be recalled that CNG supply to all captive power plants of non-export industries was halted three days ago because of the rise in demand during winter.
Nevertheless, supply of gas to all the industries, including zero-rated export industries, captive power plants and fertiliser sector would continue, said a spokesperson of the SSGC.
The SSGC spokesperson said the decision was taken to overcome the gap of demand and supply and to fulfill the requirement of domestic consumers.
He said it was imperative to provide additional gas in Balochistan for the protection of human lives as gas worked as a lifeline for them. They have dire need of using different instruments of gas in low temperatures to keep themselves warm, he maintained.
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