Alibaba.com organizes Karachi Seller Summit

             

In a bid to promote e-commerce export in Pakistan, Alibaba.com hosts the first seller summit in the city of lights Karachi

Alibaba.com a global platform for B2B e-commerce successfully concluded its first event in Karachi. The event emphasized on the multiple opportunities for exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders and retailers in Karachi to reach the digital B2B buyer base. With over 600+ registrations for the event more than 200 attendees visited the venue (Marriott Hotel, Karachi) to witness the session and 100+ people joined online.

The main agenda of this summit was to make local manufacturers & businesses aware of the export ecommerce space and educate them regarding the capability of online export business through Alibaba.com.

Karachi seller summit event themed “Go Export with Alibaba.com” was attended by Mr. Song, Country Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, Miss Amy Li, Apparel Category expert at Alibaba.com, Mr. Haider Zamin, Dy. Director at TDAP, Mr. Rizwan Ahmad, Owner of Noor Fabrics Pvt Ltd and, many other Association Members.

Talking about the session, the Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan Mr. Song Song said, “Pakistan is one of Alibaba.com’s most important supplier markets given its geographical advantage, skilled labor force and budding entrepreneurial SMEs looking to export. In spite of our progress in Pakistan, there is still room for more high-quality suppliers to start their export journey beyond Sialkot and including Karachi. We encourage you to grow beyond your home market and get discovered by more than 40 million strong global online buyer community on Alibaba.com. As an increasing number of global buyers are turning online to fulfil their sourcing needs, and suppliers around the world are also expanding into the online realm, now is the time for our friends in Karachi to seriously consider the online business path as well. Let’s make the world smaller and your business bigger together.”

In collaboration with Alibaba.com, the Deputy Director of TDAP Haider Zamin made a public statement, “Through collaboration with Alibaba.com, we look forward to draft a holistic export policy that noy only promotes the export industry but also ensures collective good with our local as well as international stakeholders. The trade and development authority of Pakistan is grateful to Alibaba.com for providing the local producers with a targeted niche in competitive global digital market that will ultimately benefit the producer, exporter and the consumer. Through this joint venture with Alibaba.com, e-commerce industry is to be embraced as the untapped market in Pakistan that will foster the export culture in digital space and will eventually increase the foreign investment inflow across the region.”

realme Donates Tents and Essential Supplies to Flood Victims in Pakistan

           

realme has stepped up to provide its assistance to people displaced by the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan

Pakistan has recently been faced with a natural disaster of catastrophic proportions in the form of floods across the country. Although flooding during the monsoon season is not uncommon in the country, unusually heavy rain showers have exacerbated the situation leading to the worst flooding seen in Pakistan in recent times. This has put Pakistan in a state of humanitarian crisis. The flooding in the region has resulted in mass destruction with more than 30 million people affected by the rising water levels across the country and entire villages submerged under water. The damage has been widespread, leading to loss of lives, property, and livelihoods for those affected.

 

realme believes that it is more important to stand together in the bad times than in the good. The tech democratizer has received a great deal of love from the Pakistani market since entering the country in 2018, rising in popularity at a meteoric rate. For this reason, realme wants to show the Pakistani public that it cares deeply for them and appreciates the support they have provided to the smartphone brand over the years. The spirit of giving back in turbulent times is ingrained in realme’s ethos which is why it has gathered resources to create aid packages, partnering with Hadiqa Kiani’s Vaseela-e-Raah campaign to disseminate these supplies to the disenfranchised around the country.

 

The contents of realme’s aid packages are intended to provide the flood victims with the basic necessities of life that the flood has robbed them of. These supplies include a tent to set up shelter, blankets and bedding to sleep on, water filters to ensure availability of pure drinking water, and sanitary napkins for women’s hygiene needs. realme also included a fundraising element into its last two events, the screening of the Asia Cup Finals and the realme 828 Music Party, in order to improve the quality of aid that the smartphone brand was able to offer to those in need.

 

realme is ready to do the needful and will work diligently to contribute towards relief and rescue efforts across the country as much as possible. It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is that everyone plays their part, in whatever capacity they can, to uplift those that are victims of circumstances outside their control such as natural disasters. It is only with the contribution of others that the country can move swiftly towards the path of recovery for the victims as well as the nation. realme urges you to do your part because you might make an immense change in someone’s life.

 

Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2022 will return in November

             

The top Free Fire teams will gather in Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 to 26 November

Garena's iconic Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2022 will return this November, with the Play-ins taking place on 25 November, and the Finals on 26 November.

The second FFWS 2022 tournament will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, home of its last two champions, Attack All Around (FFWS 2022 Sentosa champion) and EVOS Phoenix (FFWS 2021 SG champion), previously known as Phoenix Force.

The FFWS 2022 Bangkok will be the fourth edition of the most awaited global tournament, which brings together the best teams. Qualifiers for the FFWS will be held in several regions in the coming months, with the top teams earning the chance to compete for the coveted title. 

In May, Attack All Around faced EVOS Phoenix in the FFWS 2022 Sentosa arena as they competed for the champion title. Attack All Around ultimately won the title and was crowned the champion. EVOS Phoenix has previously won Thailand's first-ever FFWS championship in 2021.

Get a preview of the event with the FFWS 2022 Bangkok reveal video.

 

In Support of Flood Victims, realme screened the Finale of Asia Cup 2022 at UCP Lahore

        

 

The men in green were cheered on by UCP students at the event organized by realme in partnership with Khiladee – where proceeds were donated fully for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan.

 

realme has always maintained its position of being a youth-centric brand. For this reason, the smartphone brand strives to bring engaging events to the Pakistani landscape that cater to youthful interests such as music, technology, and sports. In the month of August, realme brought a unique sporting event for the youth with the realme Mega Azadi Ride and with that promised to bring more sporting events for its fans in the future. realme, being in tune with what the youth wants, partnered with Khiladee to bring an exclusive screening of the Asia Cup 2022 finale match to students of University of Central Punjab (UCP). The proceeds from the entire event were donated for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan.

 

Having a history of working with realme previously, the campus has also been host to the PUBGM realme Gaming Championship 2022 while also being the launchpad of the realme C3 and realme 5i. Khiladee is Pakistan’s first sports tech startup with the mission of uplifting Pakistan and its image through the realm of sports, bringing the country together under the umbrella of camaraderie and sportsmanship. After a checkered match history during the Asia Cup 2022, the Pakistani team stepped up to the plate to face the Sri Lankan team in the finals this past Sunday, September 11, 2022. The stakes were higher than ever as the winning team would walk away with the trophy and title of the entire championship.

 

The UCP student body turned up in full force to witness the outcome of this nail biter of a match with around 700 - 1000 people in the crowds cheering Pakistan on through the ups and downs of the final match. Students gathered in the open courtyard where setup was done by the realme team to create the vibe to enjoy the final match. A photo wall set up by realme provided an opportunity for students to strike fun poses with props such as a bat, a trophy, and a sign supporting the Pakistani team, to hype themselves up for the night’s sporting event. A screen was set up outside where the match was to be broadcast interspersed with ads of realme products in the breaks.

 

The crowd roared and gasped with every big hit, catch, run, and wicket in the tight T20 match. Commentary went along with the match, provided by UCP student representative, Zurgham Hussain. To keep the crowd hyped throughout the match, a quiz was also conducted of realme and cricket trivia which gave the crowd a chance to win exciting realme giveaways. The students enthusiastically participated in the session and a lucky few walked away with exciting realme merchandize. The green shirts signed by star players of Pakistan’s men and women Cricket Teams were also auctioned at the event to collect funds for flood affectees.

 

As the tables turned in the final match, the crowd remained spirited and hopeful that Pakistan would pull through. The energy in the air was charged with the spirit of camaraderie and unity as the students of UCP anxiously awaited the final over and the outcome of the tournament. While Pakistan may have not taken the Asia Cup trophy home at the end of the night, the UCP student body still left the venue with a warm feeling of community. Cheering alongside each other and experiencing the dynamic nature of professional cricket together through the generosity of realme and Khiladee was a bonding experience like few others.

Hands-on the HUAWEI MateBook D 16: The compact 16-inch high-performance laptop

         

Selecting your next laptop might seem like a daunting task as you have to consider so many things, including your needs and workload. Are you looking for a laptop with a big screen or do you prefer the smaller and lighter ones? Or, do you want something with loads of innovative smart features? Well, most people would go for the one with all the latest and greatest features if their wallets allowed for it. But with the launch of HUAWEI MateBook D 16, it seems like you can have your cake and eat it too. The desire for 16-inch lightweight laptops is on the rise. With a global move towards remote working and studying, there is an increased demand for large-screen, high-performance, lightweight laptops. The new HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is set to meet and even exceed these demands.

The new laptop comes with a comfortable and immersive 16-inch display, thin and light metal body, 12^th Gen Intel Core processor, Super Device experience, and more. Here's a deeper look at it.

A display that doesn't tire your eyes

HUAWEI MateBook D 16 features a 16-inch Eye Comfort HUAWEI FullView Display. So, you know what to expect here; ultra-narrow bezels and a high screen-to-body ratio. On either side of the display are two 4.6mm ultra-narrow bezels, resulting in a high screen-to-body ratio of 90 per cent. This allows the laptop to house a large screen in a compact body, delivering an immersive viewing experience. The novel 16:10 aspect ratio also aids productivity. Compared to the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, the 16:10 aspect ratio gives a 10% taller display area allowing more screen real estate to view web pages, documents, and charts more effectively. The display also supports a 100% sRGB colour gamut to show richer details and vivid colours for greater visual enjoyment.

Talking about eye comfort, HUAWEI MateBook D 16 display has TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) certification. In addition, the display adopts DC dimming to help alleviate eye fatigue. Interestingly, the whole laptop only weighs 1.7kg^[1] with a thickness of just 18.4mm^[2], making it one of the sleekest 16-inch laptops out there.

Next-level performance

The HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is powered by 12^th Intel® Core™ H-series processors, with the highest edition running on the i7-12700H^[3] Processor that has 14 cores and 20 threads. It offers a TDP of up to 40W, and the multi-thread performance is 97.3%^[4] better than the previous generation. That means even heavy tasks such as data analysis, technical drawing, and code compilation are going to run smoothly. All variants in the HUAWEI MateBook D Series come with a PCIe NVMe high-speed solid-state drive. This gives a remarkable boost in loading apps and games, ultimately delivering a smoother user experience. The laptop comes with two modes of operation. The Standard Mode is designed for users to handle daily office tasks, while the Performance Mode^[5] is suitable for performing heavy-duty work and professional software. By pressing the Fn and P keys at the same time, the user can easily select the optimal mode for the current tasks.

Super Device delivers a cohesive multi-device experience

The HUAWEI MateBook D 16 takes multi-device collaboration to a whole new level, thanks to Super Device^[6], bringing super productivity with a cohesive multi-device experience. It lets you effortlessly connect to other Huawei devices nearby, and collaborate between them all. Simply place your Huawei earphones, mice, keyboards, speakers and printers close to the HUAWEI MateBook D 16, and the laptop will automatically discover them and provide a prompt for quick and easy pairing^[7].

In addition, with smartphones like the newly launched HUAWEI nova 9, it is even more useful. Once you have wirelessly connected your phone, you will see its UI (User Interface) appear on your laptop screen, so you can operate it as if your smartphone and laptop are one device. You can access and edit your files, use and manage up to three phone app windows simultaneously, take video or audio calls from your phone through your MateBook, and even use your mouse and keyboard to control your smartphone.

Superior video conferencing experience

The 1080P camera with an 88° wide field of view at the top of the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 screen is a huge step up from traditional 720P cameras. This is further enhanced by the AI Camera smart feature that processes the video with AI algorithms at the system level, adding video effects^[8] like Virtual Background, FollowCam and Eye Contact, which are even supported by third-party video calling applications.

During a video call, the AI Camera's FollowCam adjusts the screen in real-time to keep the speaker in the centre of the shot; so even if they are moving around, you never get distracted from what they are saying. The Eye Contact function uses AI to intelligently adjust to the user's line of vision. So, rather than seeming like they're looking into the camera, their eyes will be looking into yours on the screen for a more natural and comfortable conversation.

Virtual background lets you keep your privacy and your concentration, thanks to built-in static and dynamic backgrounds such as offices, coffee shops or outdoor scenery. You can also choose an image to have as your background or use the AI background blur to distort what is happening behind you.

HUAWEI MateBook D 16 features a quad-mic setup placed along the laptop's edges, supporting sound pick-up from sources up to five metres^[9] away from the device. You will be clearly heard during online meetings even when you are a bit far away from the laptop. The AI noise reduction algorithms will also reduce the background noise, and the Personal Voice Enhancement helps the audience focus on you to make the experience even better.

Metaline antenna for fast connectivity

The powerful performance is not only driven by the HUAWEI MateBook D 16’s processing power. This laptop is a networking beast, too, thanks to the innovative HUAWEI Metaline Antenna technology, which allows users to enjoy stable wireless networks. The HUAWEI Metaline Antenna is a brand-new antenna structure that, compared with average antennas, has 56%^[10] better signal conversion efficiency. In the same network environment, it offers 2dB and 2.6dB better upload and download signals, respectively. Even under weak Wi-Fi signals, the downloading speed is increased by 55%, while the lag in gaming and video conference are decreased by 57% and 67%, respectively.

Huawei's newly launched HUAWEI MateBook D 16 is a must-have for good reasons. Starting with its large and comfortable screen, well-crafted and lightweight design, solid performance, and next-level Super Device that allows a Smart Office experience, the laptop is a dream come true for anyone looking for a compact performance laptop.

---

[1] The actual product weight may vary according to the product's configuration, manufacturing techniques, and calculation methods.

[2] Data obtained from Huawei laboratory. Actual battery life may vary by manufacturing process, software version, using condition and environment.

[3] Intel® Core™ i5-12500H Processor and Intel® Core™ i5-12450H Processor is optional.

[4] Data comes from Huawei labs. The CineBench R23 multi-thread performance test was conducted by comparing the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 (i7-12700H +16GB high performance mode) and HUAWEI MateBook with the 11^th Intel® Core™ processor (i7-11370H). Performance and data may vary by individual product.

[5]Performance Mode can be only activated when the power supply is sufficient. It is not enabled by default. When it is activated, the CPU and GPU functionality can be instantly increased. This may cause the fans to produce heat and noise, and the surface may become hotter as a result.

[6] Only certain Huawei mobile phones, tablets, monitors, and certain Huawei laptops running PC Manager 12.0.1 or later support this function. If you have any questions about this feature, please contact your local Huawei customer service hotline.

[7] For issues such as proximity discovery conditions, functional experience, usage restrictions, and supported models of computers and headsets, speakers, mice, keyboards, and printers, please find more information on the corresponding products on Huawei's official website or contact Huawei customer service (950800).

[8] Only certain Huawei laptops running PC Manager version 13.0.1 or later supports this feature. Customers may contact Huawei Customer Service hotline if they have questions related to purchase, usage limitation or supported models.

[9] Results produced from tests run in quiet, indoor scenarios. Actual experience may vary by environmental factors. For reference only.

[10] Data comes from Huawei Labs. Compared with Huawei Metaline antenna equipped on HUAWEI MateBook D 16 and the previous generation HUAWEI MateBook D 15.

Alibaba.com to Hold Karachi Seller Summit on 15 September

             

Event aims to help businesses from the city of lights tap e-commerce export opportunities

 

 Leading B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com will host a seller summit in Karachi on 15 September 2022 to discuss opportunities in e-commerce export with manufacturers, wholesalers, traders and retailers interested in moving online or exploring growth in the global market.

Themed “Go Export with Alibaba.com,” the hybrid event will bring together current and aspiring exporters and shed light on viable methods to launch an online export business through the Alibaba.com platform. It will also address common queries among small and medium-sized businesses about how to overcome challenges to achieve growth in the global B2B e-commerce market.

The event will feature speakers including Mr. Song Song, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, Mr. Rizwan Ahmad, Founder of Noor Fabrics Pvt Ltd, and other experts in the online export field.

Those who wish to attend the event, either in person or remotely, can reserve a seat through this link: https://bit.ly/3RwcTjz  by 15 September 2022.

LCBDDA Strengthens Business Ties with Stakeholders

       

 

Lahore Central Business District Development Authority, (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab, (CBD Punjab) hosted a meet up in the honour of the business investors, developers and industry thought leaders in association with Ministry of Housing, Urban Development, Public Health and Engineering to strengthen the business relations and ties with existing & potential investors at CBD Punjab.

Senior Provincial Minister, Mr. Mian Aslam Iqbal graced the event as Chief Guest. The event was attended by the Chief Executive Officer of LCBDDA - Mr. Imran Amin, COO LCBDDA - Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Mr. Mian Mehmood Ur Rasheed – Minister for Local Government & Community Development, Mr. Ahmed Javed Qazi – Secretary Industries, Commerce & Skill Development, Mr. Asif Jah – Chairman PBIT, senior representation of the business community, other government officials, foreign diplomats, real estate developers & industry thought leaders along with directorate heads of LCBDDA.

While addressing the event Senior Provincial Minister Punjab, Mian Aslam Iqbal said that “The province of Punjab, has a pivotal role in the development of Pakistan. Our core focus is to provide a comprehensive business environment all across the province to attract more and more investment in Punjab. A business hub like CBD Punjab has its own unique significance in the development of the province. The project is fully supported by the Government of Punjab and we believe that this project will take Pakistan to new heights”. He further added that “the authority has achieved great milestones in a short time span which is the reason that we have expanded its jurisdiction all over Punjab”. He requested the investors to come forward and start their projects in CBD Punjab.

Mr. Imran Amin, Chief Executive Officer of LCBDDA briefed about ongoing and future projects of CBD Punjab. He stated that “CBD Punjab is a celebrated success, and it is only due to the trust of the business community. We have already achieved our first-year target and have aimed higher for the upcoming year. The expansion of CBD Punjab to all over the province is the trust of the Punjab Government in the authority. This expansion will give new heights to the development pace of Punjab”.

Speaking on behalf of the business community, Mr. Gohar Ijaz said that “CBD Punjab is a fully composed business hub that has all the traits of business ease. I foresee this project as a multi-million-dollar project because it has a room full of opportunities for a secure investment. Commercial hubs like CBD Punjab will prove itself as an economy booster for Punjab.

The economic development potential of CBD Punjab has gathered government authorities and the business community on the same page to utilize the investment opportunities in Pakistan’s first business district to get maximum output. Punjab Government has ensured its full support and instructed that no stone should be left unturned for the completion of the project. The session was concluded with the distribution of recognition mementos among the business investors and directorate heads of LCBDDA.