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  realme marked its fifth anniversary in Pakistan with a grandeur unmatched by many in the industry. Lahore, a city pulsating with life, bore witness to the brand's "Fan Fest Event," an exuberant celebration where die-hard enthusiasts, influencers, and tech aficionados came together to relive the journey of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand.   Drawing attendees from its extensive local online fan base, realme extended its exclusive invitation to over 25 dedicated fans. With the rise of digital influence, the presence of tech vloggers and influencers at the event only augmented its impact, and their real-time updates sent waves of excitement through the tech community.   As the event unfurled, the attendees were presented with a corporate presentation showcasing the brand's staggering ascent. From its inception to its incredible trajectory of becoming the fastest brand to sell over 100 million devices and clinching the title of the fastest-growin

In an open letter thanking fans, Sky Li says realme will scale to new heights in the next half decade; Pakistan remains an integral part of the future.   The Founder and CEO of realme Sky Li has penned an open letter on the company’s fifth anniversary thanking fans across the globe for realme’s continued success. The company has gained recognition from customers around the world, moving up 29 places in Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders list 2023.  The letter also highlights the company’s five-year "Leap-Forward Climbing Plan" to dominate markets with technologically superior devices. Pakistan remains a key market for realme in its growth strategy and the company has set its sights on becoming a top 3 smartphone brand by 2024 following the removal of most import restrictions and ongoing economic revival.  How “Dare to Leap” brought realme into the global mainstream  Five years ago, realme entered the crowded smartphone OEM market as an underdog and q

In a momentous event, Abdul Razak Dawood, the Founder of Descon, along with Faisal Dawood, Vice-Chairman of Descon, marked a significant milestone in the company's journey towards agricultural innovation. The occasion celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of Blume Agri, a PKR one billion pioneering venture that promises to significantly contribute to the Pakistani agriculture landscape. Mr. Zahid Hussain, CEO Rafum Group & Director Blume Agri, Mustapha Yousaf, CEO Blume Agri were Also present at the occasion. Scheduled to commence operations in December 2023, the upcoming venture is geared to serve as a catalyst for change in the local market. During its initial two years of operation, the focus will be on catering to the local market while fostering import substitution. This strategic approach is designed to not only fulfill domestic demands but also drive self-reliance in the agricultural sector. The Blume Agri plant envisages to be a state-of-the-art, fully automated

    realme, in collaboration with Critical Mass Lahore, conducted one of the largest bicycle marathons on Pakistan’s Independence Day. Over 600 cyclists from all over Lahore took part in the morning ride known as the realme Leap Up Azadi Ride. Chief guests included Capt. (R) Muhammad Usman Younis, Commissioner Lahore, Aliya Rehman, Professor, Govt. M.A.O College, University of Punjab, and Kamran Ali, famously known as KamranOnBike on social media. Now in it’s second year, this elite cycling event was a curtain raiser for realme’s 5 th anniversary and a part of its Fan Fest 2023. The event was a perfect way to celebrate Pakistan’s independence, providing a platform to all members of the wide cycling family and bringing together people from various backgrounds.     Annually, August marks the commemorative month of realme's establishment. This period serves as an introspective juncture, allowing the company to appraise its progress and outline its forthcoming aspirations. O

  U Microfinance Bank, Pakistan’s fastest-growing microfinance bank, has been lauded for its ‘Exceptional’ performance in agricultural credit in Pakistan, for Fiscal Year 2023, as rated by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). With this, U Bank is leading the microfinance industry in agri-loans in the country with the highest score. U Bank has achieved a commendable score of 80.6 in SBP’s Agriculture Credit Scoring Model, which utilizes multi-dimensional criteria to evaluate and improve agriculture financing by banks in Pakistan. This score is also the highest amongst all banks in the country, making U Bank one of the top contributors to the impressive growth of 25 percent in agriculture credit disbursement in Pakistan in FY2023, as reported by the SBP recently. For the recognition of the bank’s efforts, Mr. Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance Bank stated, “The SBP has played a key role in revitalizing and supporting the agriculture sector in light of the destruction c

       Five years on, realme has earned a lot of accolades for itself. From being the world’s fastest growing smartphone company to being the fastest brand to sell a 100 million devices and the fastest-growing major* 5G brand globally , realme has surprised everyone with its superb achievements on many fronts. Every year, the month of August is when realme celebrates its founding anniversary. It is a moment of reflection where the company looks into their journey so far and sets its sights on future achievements.  The company gathers its fans from all over the world in a celebration of their association with the brand. This year, when realme turns five years old, the brand is aiming to propel itself to the top tier in various markets. One such market for realme is Pakistan where the company plans to make a place for itself in the Top 03. This statement of intent is in line with realme’s tagline for its fifth anniversary – Leap Up – where the brand promises to support its users t

    As the month of August 2023 begins, the global smartphone brand realme gears up to kick-start the highly anticipated realme Fan Fest. The annual celebration not only marks realme's significant accomplishments over the year but also serves as a heartfelt thank you to its dedicated fanbase for their unwavering support and loyalty. This year's Fan Fest is themed "Leap Up," encapsulating realme's mission to push its users to transcend boundaries and embrace their true potential.   Last year's festival, with the theme "Keep It Real", encouraged fans to discover and express their authentic selves. This year, the Fan Fest is set to exceed previous celebrations with a slew of interactive activities spread throughout August, aiming to engage and connect with realme's global community of fans.   The realme Success Timeline Campaign This engaging campaign takes fans on a journey through realme's extraordinary rise to global recogniti

  B oosted by the strong performance of its Find N2 series and Find X6 series flagship smartphones, OPPO ranks first in the Chinese smartphone market in H1 2023 and fourth globally during the same period .   According to data from Canalys, OPPO held a 10% share of the global smartphone market in H1, with 51.9 million shipments, and an 18% share of the China smartphone market in H1 2023, making it the best-selling brand in China during the first half of the year.   OPPO’s performance has been driven in part by the success of foldable smartphones, which have entered a period of rapid growth this year and continue to show significant upside potential. Counterpoint Research estimates that global shipments of foldable smartphones are expected to grow at a 114% compound annual growth rate from 2019 to 2025, increasing four-fold between 2022 and 2025 to reach 55 million units. Chinese OEMs, including OPPO, have been quick to embrace the foldable market, contributing to China'

  Infinix's remarkable NOTE 30 Pro series have garnered significant attention beyond the usual market boundaries. The brand recently unveiled the highly anticipated NOTE 30 Pro series, providing young users with an exceptional All-Round FastCharge technology. Prominent technology media outlets have conducted comprehensive evaluations of the series, commending its impressive 68W fast charging, appealing design, top-notch features, and affordable pricing.   Let's now explore the insights of these media experts and delve into the captivating world of the all-new Infinix NOTE 30 Pro series.   Exceptional Reviews   Renowned British tech influencer SuperSaf thoroughly reviewed the Infinic NOTE 30 pro series recently. When examining the NOTE 30 Pro, which boasts both 68W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging capabilities, SuperSaf couldn't help but express his admiration. He stated, "The Infinix NOTE 30 Pro is a rare gem in today's smartphone

  The latest economic conditions survey from ACCA and IMA of accountants and CFOs across the globe suggests that the sharp rebound in global confidence in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ended   Ongoing aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks, and China’s weaker than expected economic recovery, have likely weighed on confidence, offsetting any benefit from receding fears of a global banking crisis and falling inflation.   There is no evidence that a global recession is on the cards though. Sentiment at the global level remains around its long-term average, as do the key New orders, Capital expenditure, and Employment indices.   There were some notable regional trends. Confidence fell sharply in Asia-Pacific and the export-sensitive Western Europe. But confidence in North America actually rose for the fourth consecutive quarter, with gains in the New orders, Capital expenditure, and Employment indices. This would suggest that the U.S. economy ma

Discount World - DW, committed to enhancing services for its VISA Premium Members, has partnered with Lyallpur Golf Club Faisalabad to promote the sport of Golf in Pakistan. This collaboration is powered by VISA which is solely aimed at providing exclusive benefits for Visa Premium Card Holders, and Discount World's decision to partner with Lyallpur Golf Club may be seen by individuals who have an everlasting passion for golf as one significant step. Players who are interested in the sport can avail the facility for free by presenting their Visa Premium Cards. This partnership will not only revolutionize the promotion of golf in Pakistan but will also attract new enthusiasts to the sport thus paving the ways for representing Pakistan on the golf fields domestically and internationally. In his remarks at the signing ceremony, Mr. Sultan Richard, Chairman & CEO of DW, said, "We are overwhelmed to have teamed up with the Lyallpur Golf Club to promote golf in Pakistan.