Telenor's Easypaisa can now be used at Byco fueling stations across Pakistan

Byco rolls out Easypaisa: Azfar Saeed Baig, VP, Byco, signs agreement with TMB Director, Shahid Mustafa, to launch Easypaisa at Byco's Fuel stations. Also pictured from Byco: Naeem Asghar Malik, CFO, BII, Fayaz Ahmad Khan, Head of Customer Service, Shehryar Ahmad, GM Communications, Mudassar Qadeeer, Head of Retail Sales, From Telenor: Ali Raza Shah, Business Head South, & Khurram Malik, Head of Branchless BankingTelenor Micro-finance Bank has joined hands with Pakistan’s leading corporation in the energy sector –Byco, providing Easypaisa services and fuel payment on Byco fueling stations.The service that will be extending throughout the country on all fueling stations in the country, is also part of Telenor Microfinance Bank’s branchless banking and will enable customers of Easypaisa in conducting transactions while effortlessly paying for fuel through their service. The leading micro-finance institution has continually advanced the country into a digitally forceful economy by extending groundbreaking resolutions to stimulate greater financial incorporation and empowerment. The service will be easing the processes for consumers at filling stations of Byco by offering branchless banking that makes them the leading light for putting the foundation stone in the country’s growing digital economy. Telenor Microfinance Banking CEO Aslam Hayat states: “Easypaisa continues to take the lead to deliver digital finance at easily accessible locations.”“Our principal aim is to arrange for convenient and cost-effective financial resolutions to the public. By joining forces with top industry players, we are adding significance to our customer’s lives, enhancing their ability to manage their financial future,” he adds further.“Easypaisa remains at the forefront of empowering people through innovative, technologically driven, and low cost financial services,” he goes on to say. During the signing ceremony, Byco’s Head of Customer Services, Fayaz Ahmad Khan stated: “Byco is proud to partner with Telenor Microfinance Bank to present Easypaisa payment and microfinance solutions at our retail outlets network across Pakistan. Byco is Pakistan’s most innovative Oil Company, and believes in providing maximum convenience to our customers.”“Easypaisa offers the cutting edge of payment solutions and will facilitate our customers from Karachi to Kohat in their payment needs,” he adds further. 

Synergyzer depicts pertaining issues leading to the debacle of Pakistan?s media industry

KARACHI: This year Synergyzer’s 2019 Annual Edition scrutinizes the core reasons behind the dismal state of Pakistan’s ever so bourgeoning and powerful media industry.Terming the current state of the media industry as ‘evolutionary’, the annual edition puts across views of various reputable stakeholders on the current dismal state of the once so progressive and refusing-to-settle media sector of the country, in the shape of features within the annual edition.These views express and identify improper and meaningless practices within the media circles, as one of the core reasons of the debacle, which has been largely due to multiple pressure situations that bound inspirational individuals to surrender, irrespective of it being totally opposite of the views they reserve.While Synergyzer digs deep into the undercurrents of the ongoing evolution, it also unearths factors lurking in the background that were vigorously working to shrink and sabotage the strengthened base of the country’s media industry. Synergyzer, through the powerful views expressed by the stakeholders, reveals the pertaining issues that have led towards the debacle of the media industry and lists down the ‘great media rates’; while also chalking out a concrete way forward on how Pakistan media as well as advertising industries can still emerge as the winners in the provided situation.

Pakistan military rolls out 3D mobile game that lets you experience how soldiers fight

Pakistan military has launched a first person shooter game that embarks users through the combats that the Pakistan Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies go through to protect the country.The thrill and action packed game titled The Glorious Resolve – Journey To Peace is a 3D experience for all gaming geeks in the country who wish to experience the same adrenaline, adventure and courage that our soldiers do while protecting the country from enemies.Director General ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor announced the launch of the game on Twitter saying: “How your soldiers fight? Experience it for yourselves ....”The game is available to play on both iOS and Android devices with its PlayStore description reading: “In this darkest hour all the forces have been united to eliminate the deadliest threats the country is facing. Army, Air Force, Navy, ISPR, SSG Commandos, Aviation and other LEA's are all working together and fighting terrorism using their tactical expertise and state of the art weapon systems.”

Daily Jang reporter Matloob Hussain Mosavi missing after armed men break into house

KARACHI: Matloob Husain Mosavi, reporter of the Daily Jang newspaper was reportedly abducted from his residence by unidentified individuals early on Saturday.According to reports citing the the victim’s brother, Minhaj Mosavi, the young journalist was taken away by multiple people who jumped over the wall into his house, donning masks that concealed their faces at 4am in Karachi’s Salman Farsi Society. It was revealed further that the individuals behaved badly with the family members as well, locking them in a room and taking Matloob away.The individuals were said to have behaved badly with the family members as well, locking them in a separate room before capturing Matloob. Minhaj further cited neighbor’s accounts as well who stated that the men had arrived in plain clothes bearing arms in three vehicles of police, Toyota Prado and Toyota Vigo. While Matloob was not said to have associations with political or religious organizations, his brother termed him to be a social activist, possessing liberal and progressive opinions. Furthermore, it was revealed that the family had also filed an application at the Al Falah police station.

Bilawal alleges three federal ministers of being associated to terrorists

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari came out on Saturday proclaiming that at least three federal ministers are closely associated to terrorists.Talking to the media at Naudero, the party chairman made a reference to the recent appointment of Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Shah as federal parliamentary affairs minister saying that the government has appointed one akin to the three ministers already linked to terrorists. "As many as three federal ministers are close aides of terrorists. Rather than taking away their cabinet ministries, the government recently appointed one like them," he stated. The PPP leader went on to state that there is a need of stern action against terrorists and all those hailing from banned organizations while adding that even though Prime Minister Imran Khan has the right to make appointments, what is he trying to put across by taking terrorist on board the cabinet. "PM Khan's government starts and end at the NAB. NAB is a draconian law introduced to victimise opposition,” he stated adding that: “Justice doesn't discriminate. A federal minister face too many charges but no one can arrest him.”

Man cuts off ex-wife's tongue after divorcing her in Pindi Bhattian

PINDI BHATTIAN: A woman had her tongue cut off by her ex-husband on Saturday after he divorced her in Hafizabad’s Pindi Bhattian area.As per reports, Nasreen’s husband identified as Jahangir had divorced her a while back but had headed over to his in-laws’ residence on Saturday with a pair of scissors and had cut off her tongue. It was further added by police officials that Nasreen was later rushed to a hospital in the locality while a case against the suspect has also been filed which states that Jahangir wanted to murder his ex-wife after giving her a divorce. This comes as the third incident this week of domestic abuse, after Asma Aziz and Hajra had stepped forward earlier alleging they had been abused by their husands in Lahore. 

Bilawal alleges three federal ministers of being associated to terrorists

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari came out on Saturday proclaiming that at least three federal ministers are closely associated to terrorists.Talking to the media at Naudero, the party chairman made a reference to the recent appointment of Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Shah as federal parliamentary affairs minister saying that the government has appointed one akin to the three ministers already linked to terrorists. "As many as three federal ministers are close aides of terrorists. Rather than taking away their cabinet ministries, the government recently appointed one like them," he stated. The PPP leader went on to state that there is a need of stern action against terrorists and all those hailing from banned organizations while adding that even though Prime Minister Imran Khan has the right to make appointments, what is he trying to put across by taking terrorist on board the cabinet. "PM Khan's government starts and end at the NAB. NAB is a draconian law introduced to victimise opposition,” he stated adding that: “Justice doesn't discriminate. A federal minister face too many charges but no one can arrest him.”

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