Samsung Galaxy A7 ‘Triple Camera Phone’ & J4+, J6+ Series Launched in Pakistan

Samsung the global leader in technology and electronics – recently launched its highly-anticipated A7, J4+ and J6+ series of mobile phones. Samsung has always put innovative technologies in the hands of consumers. The all new A and J series have surpassed industry expectations.

The Galaxy A7 2018 will also be Samsungs first phone to come with a triple camera setup on its back. The triple camera (24MP-8MP-5MP) will be aligned vertically on the top left rear corner and will include a 24MP main sensor with f/1.7 which will improve the quality of the image by combining four pixels in one in low light conditions. The third lens will be an 8MP ultra-wide sensor in order to capture photos with 120 degrees field of view. Furthermore there is 128 GB of internal storage and an innovative side fingerprint scanner. A grand media ceremony was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi where the President of Samsung Pakistan – Mr. Y.J. Kim was the chief-guest.

In the A series, the phone launched was the Galaxy A7, and in the Galaxy J series, the phones launched were Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+. The phones feature Samsung's Infinity Display and have thin bezels at the top and bottom ends, due to the swapping of the physical home button with software powered in-display home button. Additionally, there is a new 'Chat over Video' feature that facilitates, chat over any video for an uninterrupted viewing experience. The devices will have a premium glass design and sport a 6-inch ‘infinity display’, octa-core processors. The J4+ features include a 13 MP Rear Camera and a 5 MP front camera with adjustable LED flash. While the J6+ has a dual rear camera 13MP+5MP. Both phones feature the innovative side fingerprint scanner.

The president of Samsung Pakistan, Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that: “The Galaxy A & J series has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation. The phones are designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today's power users want and need. Galaxy A & J fans are Samsung's most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and this line up of phones can keep up with their busy lives. Samsung Pakistan is overjoyed in  introducing these power-packed devices to its loyal consumer base in Pakistan, these exciting new device promise a whole new world of information and entertainment while multi-tasking, with powerful global connectivity, for consumers aspiring to excel in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced world.

Greatly Anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. launched the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9.The Note series has been recognized for including the company’s latestgroundbreakinginnovations, and Galaxy Note9builds on this legacy with a premium smartphone that delivers the ultimate in performance; a new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever; and Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet.

This long-awaited Galaxy Note9 redefines what you can do with a phone and inspires the users who ‘demandmore’.The device shares much of it’s design with last year’s 6.1-inch Note 8 but features an enhanced Bluetooth stylus, as well as an advanced camera that takes crisper & sharper photos than the S9 released earlier this year.A 4,000mAh 'all day battery' has been added - the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone - alongside a 6.4-inch edge-to-edge display.

The camera uses AI to take better photos, and will warn users if it detects a blur in a photo allowing user to quickly retake pictures. The Note 9 features Dual Aperture technology, which Samsung introduced earlier this year on its Galaxy S9 range. This technology is capable of adjusting the camera lens to light in the same way as the human eye.However, it would seem the highlight upgrade this year is the S Pen, which will let users remotely control the phone’s camera to take the perfect selfie.

The Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan, Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that: “The Note has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation, and Galaxy Note 9 is no exception. It's designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today's power users want and need.Note fans are Samsung's most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and Galaxy Note 9 is the only phone that can keep up with their busy lives. Samsung Pakistan is overjoyed in introducing this power-packed device to its loyal consumer base in Pakistan, this exciting new device promises a whole new world of information and entertainment while multi-tasking, with powerful global connectivity, for consumers aspiring to excel in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced world. It empowers and inspires users to do what can’t be done.”

Samsung has also introduced official launch partners to provide exclusive benefits with the Galaxy Note 9. The popular transportation providing service, Careem, is giving 20% off on rides for Note 9 users. Swarovski – one of the leading producers of jewelry worldwide - is offering 25% off on products. Note 9 users can also avail a 30% discount on membership at the premium health and fitness club, Structure. Finally, Jazz is providing 6GB data for all Note 9 users on their network.  

Some of the fascinating features of the Note 9 include; a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch-screen display with 16M colors, Octa-core Exynos 9810 processor, Android 8.1 Oreo Operating System, 8GB RAM 512GB internal memory.  The device boasts a powerful Dual 12MP camera at the back with OIS and a Wide-angle f/1.5-2.4, telephoto lens, along with an 8MP front-camera. All this and more is powered by a 4000 mAh battery.

Gadoon Textile Mills, TSA and ACCA partner for Trees Plantation Drive

Gadoon Textile Mills Limited, TSA and ACCA organized a tree plantation drive on the country’s Independence Day August, 14^thby planting 750 tree saplings.  All organisations are committed to public service and giving back to the society.

The purpose of the campaign was to motivate employees of all organizations to plant more and more saplings as trees play an important role in maintaining environmental health and overcoming pollution and thus fulfilling their role of being responsible citizens.

The venue was Gadoon Textile Mills Limited’s Karachi Factory located on Super Highway and the activity saw contribution from Tabani's School of Accountancy (TSA)’s students who participated in the CSR activity with immense zeal. The drive reinforced the importance of creating awareness among the masses about the significance of trees and the discussions revolved around participants agreeing to engage in tree plantation activities at the household level.

Mr. Muhammad Imran Moten, Chief Financial Officer, Gadoon Textile Mills Limited shared, “This Independence Day, we vowed to support and protect our environment. Pakistan has been facing adverse weather conditions and planting trees for our children is one of the initiatives on Gadoon Textile Mills Limited’s part in order to counter this.”Mr. Tahir Saleem, Executive Director Technical, also shared his views. He stated, "Years ago, ancestors planted trees, and as of today we are able to reap its benefits. “Go green" a slogan under which many of us are trying to save our country. I believe that not only we are saving our country, but also benefiting our future generations for the cause of a clean environment and healthy lifestyle." 

Mr. Sharif Tabani, Founder and Principal, Tabani’s School of Accountancy acknowledged that,“climate change is eminent and we need to do our level best to make a greener Pakistan. Our students are motivated towards making their contributions to Pakistan’s society.”

Mr. Taimur Beiram Khan, Head of Business Development – South, ACCA Pakistan stated that “impact of climate change is most pertinent conversation to have in Pakistan as we are an agri-based economy. For sustainability of nation, it is imperative that we increase tree plantation initiatives like these in Pakistan. ACCA’s partnership with Gadoon Textile Mills Limited and Tabani’s School of Accountancy is very relevant as we are preparing our young ACCAsfor future challenges, and we are proud to say they are ready.”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pre- Booking Starts in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9 and have started the pre-orders with a benefit of 10,000 mAh battery pack for free. The Note series has been recognized for including the company’s latest groundbreaking innovations, and Galaxy Note9builds on this legacy with a premium smartphone that delivers the ultimate in performance; a new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever; and Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet.

“The Note has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation, and Galaxy Note9 is no exception. It’s designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today’s power users want and need,” said DJ Koh, President, and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “Note fans are Samsung’s most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and Galaxy Note9 is the only phone that can keep up with their busy lives.”

People rely on their smartphones for almost everything they do – all day, every day. They need a phone that can keep up without having to find the nearest outlet to recharge, delete pictures to free up storage for their next snap, anxiously wait for their video to download before boarding their flight, or deal with any lag time when gaming.

They need a phone that won’t let them down and Galaxy Note9 delivers.

• All Day Battery: Galaxy Note9’s 4,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone for long-lasting power to use all-day to talk, text, play games and watch movies from morning to night.
• Store-More, Delete Less: Galaxy Note9 is available with two internal storage options – choose from 128GB or And with the ability to insert a microSD card, Galaxy Note9 is 1TB ready[1] to have peace of mind knowing there is enough room for favorite photos, videos, and apps.
• Speed and Power: Galaxy Note9 is a super powerful smartphone with cutting-edge 10nm processor and support for the fastest network speeds available in the market (up to 1.2 gigabits per second) to stream and download without slowing down. Galaxy Note9 also includes an industry-leading and Samsung developed Water Carbon Cooling system and on-device AI-based performance adjusting algorithm to deliver the powerful yet stable performance.

The Evolution of the S Pen
The S Pen is the signature feature of the Note series – it’s how users have made their mark, and how Samsung has expanded the notion of what a smartphone can do. What began as a tool for writing and drawing is now putting more power and control in their hands.
Now with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) support, the new S Pen delivers an entirely new way to use the Note.With just a click, it’s now possible to take selfies and group pictures, present slides, pause and play video, and more. Developers can even integrate the S Pen’s new, advanced BLE functionalities into their apps later this year.

The Intelligent Camera That Makes Pictures Perfect
It can be hard to take a picture that looks just like the ones the pros take – but it shouldn’t be. Galaxy Note9 builds on Samsung’s industry-leading camera technologies with new capabilities that take the work out of getting the perfect picture.

• Scene Optimizer: Galaxy Note9’s camera is Samsung’s smartest yet. It uses intelligence to identify elements of a photo, such as scene and subject, to automatically classify it into one of 20 categories and instantlyoptimizeit based on the category. The result is a stunning, lifelike image with bold colors and dynamic definition.

• Flaw Detection:The first shot doesn’t always come out right, but the Galaxy Note9 lets users know if there’s something wrong, so they can take another picture without losing the moment. An immediate notification will appear if the image is blurry, the subject blinked, there is a smudge on the lens, or there’s backlight impacting the quality of the image.

• Premium Camera:With the unique combination of advanced intelligence features and leading premium hardware, Galaxy Note9’s camera is the best on the market. It comes with advanced noise reduction technology, and a Dual Aperture[2]lens, which adjusts to light just like the human eye. No matter the lighting conditions, Galaxy Note9’s top-tier camera delivers a crystal-clear shot.

Premium Experiences: From Work to Play
The Infinity Display is the cornerstone of Samsung’s design heritage, and Galaxy Note9 has the largest edge-to-edge display ever on a Note. The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display provides a truly immersive multimedia experience. Galaxy Note9’s Infinity Display is complemented by stereo speakers, which are tuned by AKG, and ability to deliver Dolby Atmos® immersive audio for a life like experience. Mobile video has never looked or sounded better than it does on Galaxy Note9. YouTube named Galaxy Note9 as a Signature Device able to deliver a best-in-class YouTube experience.

Galaxy Note9 also delivers a PC-like experience with Samsung DeX. Users can work on presentations, edit photos, and watch their favorite show all powered by their phone. Experience Samsung DeX with easy-to-carry HDMI adapters[3]. When connected to a monitor, Galaxy Note9can power a virtualized desktop and even serve as a fully-functional second screen. Take notes with the S Pen while watching a video, or use Galaxy Note9 as a trackpad, to right-click, drag and drop, and use multiple windows on a monitor. It’s never been easier to be more productive.

Galaxy and Beyond
The premium Galaxy technologies come standard with Note9: fast wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance[4] and Samsung services such as Samsung Health and Samsung Pay. Galaxy Note9 features Samsung’s trusted, defense-grade Knox security platform and biometric security optionsincluding fingerprint scanning, iris scanning and facial recognition capabilities to keep important information safe.
Galaxy Note9 opens up a world of possibilities – it’s a portal to the full Samsung ecosystem of devices and services. For instance, use Galaxy Note9 and SmartThings to control connected devices, or get more done with Bixby[5], a personalized, intelligent assistant. And with the launch of Galaxy Note9, Samsung is making it easier to enjoy music with a new long-term partner, Spotify[6]. The partnership makes Spotify easily accessible to seamlessly sync and transfer music, playlists and podcasts across Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Watch and Smart TV products.
Galaxy Note9 will be available starting September 7, 2018 in Pakistan and will be offered in Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, with matching S Pen, and Ocean Blue with a Yellow S Pen.

Fauji Fertilizer Company to participate in UNGC summit

FFC's head of CSR Brig Arshad Mahmood SI (M) (Retd) met with the UNGC (Pakistan Chapter) Executive Director Mr. Fasihul Karim Siddiqui and discussed mutual collaborations to take the sustainable development agenda 2030 implementation forward in Pakistan. The meeting was also focused on FFC's leadership role towards sustainable business practices that have been widely recognized both; at national as well as international level.

Fauji Fertilizer Company will be participating in UNGC summit to be held in New York on 24^th September 2018. An International summit is convened each year to take the International Development Agenda forward.

The Global Compact Office is working under the aegis of United Nations General Assembly as an organization that "promotes responsible business practices and UN values among the global business community and the UN System" since 1999.

Master Tiles and Ceramics Gujranwala becomes ACCA Approved Employer

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) awarded Master Tiles and Ceramic, Gujranwala with Gold Approved Employer status in recognition

n of their commitment towards training and development of ACCA trainees and members.

ACCA is the world’s leading professional accountancy body and Master Tiles and Ceramic Gujranwala is the trendsetting leader in the wall and floor tiles in Pakistan and their vision 2022 is to become the largest and top ranking ceramic company of the world.

ACCA’s Approved Employer status marks out the company as one that provides the highest level of support and assistance for the ACCA members and students it employs and makes it easier for them to recruit the best people - and keep them.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. Sajjeed Aslam, Head of ACCA Pakistan expressed that, “We are extremely delighted to have Master Tiles and Ceramic Gujranwala as an ACCA approved employer and with this linkage, we aim to provide quality talent to the Master Tiles management.”

CFO Mr. Ahsan was presented the approved employer certificate by ACCA and he highlighted that 'Gaining global accreditation for Professional Development shows the commitment that Master Tiles has in developing its staff. Master Tiles looks forward to further developing this relationship with ACCA in creating the next generation of finance professionals across Pakistan.'

Attendees from Master Tiles and Ceramic Gujranwala included their CEO Mehmood Iqbal as well as other senior officials.  The certificate distribution was followed by a C –level engagement where the head of organizations (Mehmood Iqbal and Sajjad Aslam) exchanged views regarding Master Tiles’ Learning and Development infrastructure and their focus on developing their human capital.

PepsiCo 2017 Sustainability Report shows significant progress

PepsiCo International released its 2017 Sustainability Report. The report outlines the progress the company has made towards its sustainability philosophy called ‘Performance with Purpose’. Performance with Purpose is PepsiCo’s vision to deliver top-tier financial performance by improving the products the company sells, operating responsibly to protect the planet and empowering people around the world.

PepsiCo has taken steps, globally, to embed these goals in their business and has made significant progress towards achieving them. Most notably, in 2017, 27.5% of the company’s net revenue came from their Everyday Nutrition portfolio. Approximately 16 million people were provided access to safe water since 2006 and 6.4 million women and girls benefited in communities around the world near where the company works.

In Pakistan, PepsiCo considers sustainability to be at the heart of its operations. PepsiCo Pakistan’s agriculture and operations teams helped conserve over 1 billion liters of water in 2017 through sustainable farming practices. This number is expected to double by the end of 2018. Similarly, wastewater and air emissions have consistently met stringent standards. The use of alternative energy will expand from the current capacity of 40 KW to 370 KW by the end of 2018.

On the human development front, PepsiCo became the first multinational in Pakistan to sign the Women Empowerment Principles. At their snacks manufacturing facility, PepsiCo has increased front line female talent workforce by three fold. The company has also continued their mission of empowering young girls, by mentoring hundreds of female students at Care Foundation-adopted schools.