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Homebridge by Beaconhouse partners with Cambridge International for Pakistan’s First Hybrid A Level School

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  Beaconhouse offers students an opportunity to study their Cambridge program with online lectures, teachers, and all the facilities required for an uninterrupted learning journey. Pakis Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions, under its hybrid A-Level school, Homebridge, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Cambridge International to offer AS and A Level qualifications through the Homebridge online school programme for students. Homebridge by Beaconhouse is Pakistan’s first hybrid Cambridge International A Level school, offering students an opportunity to study their Cambridge programme with online lectures, teachers and all the facilities required for an uninterrupted learning journey. Through the hybrid model, students have access to Beaconhouse campuses for extracurricular activities, libraries, and labs. Speaking at the ceremony, Nassir Kasuri, Executive Director, Beaconhouse Group commented on the partnership saying, “As the world

We got our hands on the new HUAWEI nova Y70 and this is why we think it is a beast of an entry-level smartphone

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  Huawei nova Y series is reputed for bringing some solid features that are mostly seen on flagship or mid-range smartphones to the entry-level segment. These smartphones are designed to provide users with access to a powerful smartphone experience at a friendlier price point. The newest addition to the series, the HUAWEI nova Y70 – Huawei’s latest entry-level phone with the longest battery life; continues in the same tradition and brings to the table a 6000mAh battery with 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge, a large and gorgeous 6.75” HUAWEI FullView Display, a solid 48MP AI Triple Camera setup and ample storage with 128GB Storage. From the strong battery life to the high screen ratio, the device boasts a mix of exciting and innovative features that heed to user needs, giving them a practical, high-quality device with room for endless entertainment. We got our hands on this new smartphone and this is why we think it is a beast of an entry-level smartphone. Long-lasting battery and SuperChar

ACCA organized a Corporate Conference in Peshawar on "Rethinking a better world - Sustainable Growth for Pakistan."

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  ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) hosted a large-scale corporate conference in Peshawar, themed 'Rethinking a better world - Sustainable Growth for Pakistan,' featuring representation from the country's top businesses, thought leadership and policymakers.   The conference provided a platform for the region's key stakeholders and brightest minds to engage in interdisciplinary, forward-thinking conversations to propose an agenda to revitalise the private sector and kick start an era of sustainable, inclusive economic growth.    The conference was attended by many prominent names in the corporate sector, as well as leading policymakers and provincial cabinet members.    At the conference, ACCA shared insights, practical guidance, strategies, and solutions to enable businesses and policymakers to embrace new technologies and create a conducive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. Featuring contributions from forward-thinking

Free Fire Tales returns with a brand new chapter, Double Trouble!

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  Karachi , 26 September 2022 - Free Fire’s animated series, Free Fire Tales, is back with an all-new chapter, Free Fire Tales: Double Trouble . This latest chapter follows the journey of new character Tatsuya Garcia and his brother, Shirou, as they navigate the challenges of brotherhood and find out what it means to be “Stronger Together.” Fans and players can look forward to dramatic plot twists and jam-packed action as Double Trouble delves deeper into the game’s lore with the release of its main film Free Fire Tales: Double Trouble on 24 September. In the lead up to the film's release, an exciting lineup of activities such as a special web event and exclusive in-game content will also drop on 23 September. Dive deeper into the Free Fire Universe as brothers Tatsuya and Shirou overcome evil Set to premiere on 24 September, the main film, Free Fire Tales: Double Trouble , follows the story of brothers Tatsuya and Shirou as they learn to put aside their differences and work

Beaconhouse Group Donates Rs 15 million for Flood Relief through the Mahmud Ali Kasuri Welfare Trust

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Lahore – Thursday, 22 September, 2022: Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions has made a Rs 15 million donation through its charitable wing, Mahmud Ali Kasuri (MAK) Welfare Trust, to assist flood affected families by aiding relief and reconstruction work in the worst-hit areas of Pakistan. Beaconhouse has collaborated with Akhuwat Foundation to help flood affectees by distributing 2,000 ration bags worth Rs 10 million in DG Khan, Punjab; Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Khairpur and Thatta, Sindh; and Pasheen, Balochistan. These ration bags contain a variety of food items for approximately one month of sustenance for a family of six to seven individuals. Additionally, a contribution of Rs 5 million is being made through MAK Welfare Trust for the long-term rehabilitation of the affected areas. Additionally, through the Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (PDLC) project that works for school improvement, Beaconhouse Group also provided shelter to 400

Infinix pledges restoration of flood affected areas via Infinix Flood-Relief Drive!

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  Lahore: 20 th September, 2022 – Floods across country has caused 1400 deaths till now and to cater the damage being caused; Infinix is providing urgent support for the restoration of flood affected areas. Contributing towards the sustainability of the nation, Infinix Flood-Relief Drive has donated Rs. 5 million for responding to this catastrophe on crucial basis. Through this initiative, Infinix will also be taking further steps in future to ensure immediate and appropriate help for the flood victims.   Infinix Flood Relief Drive is currently providing food, shelter, hygienic products, mosquito repellents and medical aid to flood victims in order to overcome this natural calamity and its resulting challenges. It also aims to reach out to the flood-rehabilitation centers soon, in order to understand the ongoing needs better.   The CEO of Infinix Mr.Joe Hu expressed his views saying: “Infinix is fully committed to contribute for rehabilitating millions of flood-victims, in the

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

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  Karachi, 15 September 2022 - 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

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

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  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 upliftin

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

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  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. HUAWEI MateBo

High CO2-producing companies to face challenges with new climate-related disclosure requirements

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  Pakistan – Wednesday, 07 September, 2022: Current corporate reporting by a majority of companies producing the highest levels of greenhouse gas emissions would not comply with proposed new requirements from the International Sustainability Standards Board ( ISSB ). This is the key finding of research carried out by ACCA ( the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Adam Smith Business School at Glasgow University, aiming to find out how prepared companies are for new climate-related reporting rules being developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board, formed last November. The research analysed the most recent reports published by companies in the construction material and chemical industries which had the highest greenhouse gas emissions over the last three years, comparing current disclosures against the disclosure requirements of the proposed climate-related disclosure standard (IFRS S2, Climate-related Disclosures ). This analysis found that

TCL Kicks Off its Latest Sponsorship with Football Stars to Inspire Greatness

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  TCL Electronics (1070. HK), one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a fast-growing consumer electronics company, unveiled TCL football Team 2022 at IFA Berlin. With four of the world’s top footballers on board as brand ambassadors, TCL is kicking off a global campaign to inspire people to pursue Greatness in their lives.  The TCL line-up brings together the remarkable top-performer  Rodrygo ,   a winger for Brazil national team; the exceptional young midfielder from England  Phil Foden ; rising superstar and Spanish international  Pedri ; and  Raphaël Varane , famed defender and a key player in the French national squad. TCL will share messages and insights from the four football players in the lead-up to the 2022 major football event starting in November and beyond through traditional and social media channels. TCL will also provide numerous opportunities for fans to engage with their idols in new ways through exclusive content, signed merchandise, and competitions.