Category: Business

Hyderabad your Uber is here! Uber's Rider Zero in Hyderabad Juggun Kazim
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Uber launches in Hyderabad

Hyderabad joins the growing list of smart cities to offer Uber HYDERABAD: Today, Hyderabad becomes the newest city to join Uber’s growing global network. The announcement comes following the application proving to be hugely popular in Pakistan and across the world. Hyderabad is the second city in the province of Sindh to get Uber, and...

Real Estate Market Report Points to Recovery
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Real Estate Market Report Points to Recovery

KARACHI: The 2017 Lamudi Real Estate Market Report for Pakistan went live today with the adage that the “market has overcome challenges to move into a growth phase”. The news will come as a pleasant surprise for agents, homeowners, and developers who have had it tough since the tax overhaul that came into effect on...

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Zameen.com to host Property Open Day event at its Head Office

LAHORE: Zameen.com, Pakistan’s No. 1 property website, is hosting its first-ever Property Open Day event at its Head Office on main MM Alam road in Lahore on April 21, 22 and 23 from 10:00 am to 08:00 pm. The event will feature trusted real estate projects that are exclusively marketed by Zameen.com. At the Open...

Could New Bylaws Solve the Housing Crisis?
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Could New Bylaws Solve the Housing Crisis?

KARACHI: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to loosen red tape restrictions on city developments. With the new amendments, new housing societies that struggled to comply with rigid CDA bylaws are optimistic that they can acquire the legal status designated by the authority. So, could this be the springboard for addressing the growing housing...

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PriceOye! introduces powerful new comparison shopping features to enhance online shopping and research for Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: PriceOye! — Pakistan’s most popular price comparison service — has introduced a number of new features on its website to make online shopping and research for mobile phone easier. In addition to a significantly improved mobile brand catalog including the latest and greatest phones from Q-Mobile to Infinix, you can now: Instantly filter all...

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Zameen.com launches ‘New Project’ section on its mobile app

LAHORE: Zameen.com, Pakistan’s No. 1 Property Listing and Real Estate portal, has recently added new features and functionality to its mobile app. The mobile app will now boast the ‘New Projects’ section; a feature available on the Zameen.com website as well. Through this feature, users can browse through new and upcoming housing and commercial projects...

Six Startups in Pakistan that got Funding in 2016
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Six Startups in Pakistan that got Funding in 2016

KARACHI: The year of 2016 was unremarkable in terms of the funding ecosystem. Just a few startups managed to secure seed investments and even fewer made it to later-stage funding rounds. But some bright stars blazed a trail for others to follow in 2017. And, with Pakistan’s strong GDP growth, an educated English-speaking workforce, and...

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Laws That Foreigners Need To Keep in Mind When Buying Property in Asia

KARACHI: In an increasingly globalized world, people are travelling more than ever. Those who travel often consider buying property abroad, many in Asia. However, those wishing to invest in property in other countries should bear in mind local laws and restrictions on acquiring real estate. Are you interested in purchasing a condo in the Philippines?...

Tax Amnesty and Pakistan’s Improving International Reputation
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Tax Amnesty and Pakistan’s Improving International Reputation

KARACHI: On the 6th of December, the Federal government of Pakistan (FBR) approved a one-time tax amnesty scheme giving a unique chance to owners of real estate to make their immovable property good in the eyes of the tax man. But, what impact will this have on the country’s real estate market? The main points...

Office Interior Design Trends
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3 Office Interior Design Trends to Look Out For in 2017

Nowadays, businesses are more conscious than ever when it comes to designing offices. Not only they want excellent design, but they also want their workspace to reflect brand and culture. This demand for greater personalization made designers job more challenging. Considering that the thought and work now go into designing a workplace is as extensive...