PayFast by APPS Becomes the First Fintech in Pakistan to Partner with Visa Through Cybersource

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June 17, 2023

PayFast by APPS (“PayFast”) is proud to become the first fintech in Pakistan to partner with international payments leader Visa through Cybersource. The nature of the partnership sees Cybersource offering its robust and dynamic digital payment solution suite to PayFast. It includes E-commerce checkout, digital merchant platform, Fraud Management, and SoftPOS. This initiative paves the path for PayFast to offer a dynamic and secure payment gateway with user friendly UI/UX, thereby helping businesses to offer the acceptance of online payments through debit and credit cards.

The partnership serves as a milestone that advances PayFast’s commitment to bring the company, and Pakistan, to the forefront of the regional fintech landscape. The State Bank licensed and regulated PSO/PSP envisions to extend its reach across international borders, starting with the MENA region

Further, the integration helps expand PayFast’s SoftPos initiative, which will greatly enhance digital payment acceptance for merchants of all sizes by introducing fast, secure, and cost-effective solutions for them to collect online payments. Currently, POS penetration in Pakistan is staggeringly low, with just over 90,000 POS terminals deployed nationwide compared to the millions of merchants in the market. One of the major reasons is the high setup costs that prevent acquirers to serve medium or small sized businesses. As the trend of contactless payments has grown worldwide by over 40% in the past two years, merchants will benefit from a simple, secure, and affordable digital solution to drive sales and maximize their revenue potential. By integrating Cybersource, PayFast can offer the ease, affordability, and speed of integration with SoftPos to its merchants.

Arshad Raza, Chairman– PayFast commended the company’s efforts: “PayFast aspires to make online payment acceptance hassle-free in Pakistan. By onboarding Visa directly through Cybersource, Ecommerce & Business partners of PayFast will gain access to the world’s most advanced industry standards, steering us closer towards this aim. We mark this as a pivotal chapter in our company’s history– especially as we venture to extend our services internationally.”

Adnan Ali, CEO– PayFast, added: “Visa has transformed payment acceptance for businesses worldwide. PayFast’s most recent partnership with them, through Cybersource, is a testament to our innovative strategies and continued promise to bolster Pakistan’s image on an international level. It also reaffirms our vision to make safe, fast and secure digital payment solutions in Pakistan the norm. We are excited to deliver an optimal experience to our clients through this new step and I am proud of the team for securing this feat of making PayFast the first ever Pakistani fintech to partner directly with Visa.”

Leila Serhan, Visa’s Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant and Pakistan, commented: “As Pakistani consumers increasingly shift online, fraudsters have looked for more ways to exploit them. It is important that merchants are equipped to combat fraud and ensure that consumers feel safe using digital payments over cash-on-delivery. At Visa, we believe cybersecurity is a collective effort, and this partnership with PayFast is a testament to our efforts to help local merchants with their digital transformation.”

Kamil Khan, Visa’s Country Manager for Pakistan, added: “We are excited to partner with PayFast, the first Pakistani fintech company to launch our dynamic Cybersource solution, which offers multiple benefits to merchants and provides customers with a frictionless, secure, and convenient payment solution. We believe this initiative will pave the way for Pakistan’s cashless future.”

Present at the signing ceremony were: Ms. Leila Serhan, Visa- Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant and Pakistan; Mr. Kamil Khan, Visa- Country Manager for Pakistan; Mr. Amaar Shaikh, Visa- Merchant Sales & Acquiring (Levant and Pakistan); Ms. Bisma Rizwan, Visa- Merchant Sales & Acceptance; Qandeel Fatima- Business Development Manager; Mr. Arshad Raza, PayFast-Chairman; Mr. Adnan Ali, PayFast-CEO; Mr. Faisal Alam, PayFast- Chief Information Officer; Mr. Soheb Roomi, PayFast-Marketing Team Lead; Mr. Fahad Khan, PayFast- Chief Compliance & Risk Officer; Mr. Yousuf Aziz, Head of Digital Payments & Services; Daniyal Ahmed, PayFast- Head of Sales; Jawad Hassan, PayFast- Head of Strategic Partnerships.

NOTE: PayFast is product by Avanza Premier Payment Services (APPS).

iPhone PTA New Taxes 2023 |iPhone 14 New Decreased Taxes Announced

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June 17, 2023

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iPhone PTA New Taxes 2023 are here, and the tax prices for iPhone 14 have been decreased across the board. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently declared a decrease in taxes imposed on smartphones, including a significant 17% reduction specifically for iPhone 14 models.

Consequently, it is worthwhile to explore the reduced costs for registering your iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). In fact, all models of iPhone 14 have a reduced tax price, thanks to this decision.

Here is what you need to know about the iPhone PTA New Taxes 2023 and how much you can expect to save.

iPhone PTA New Taxes 2023 for iPhone 14 Models

It is clear that there has been a notable decrease in taxes for the PTA registration of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This reduction is a result of concerns raised by experts and users within the mobile industry.

However, it is recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) consider further reducing these taxes to allow a greater number of users to register their iPhones with the PTA.

Despite this, the current reduction is a positive development and may encourage iPhone 14 users who have not yet registered their devices with the PTA to do so. Here is a breakdown of each of the models and their iPhone PTA New Taxes 2023.

PTA Tax on Passport

Model	Old Tax	New Tax
iPhone 14	Rs. 160,958	Rs. 131,126
iPhone 14 Plus	Rs. 167,283	Rs. 131,126
iPhone 14 Pro	Rs. 177,403	Rs. 145,801
iPhone 14 Pro Max	Rs. 187,143	Rs. 152,242

PTA Tax on CNIC

Model	Old Tax	New Tax
iPhone 14	Rs. 160,958	Rs. 131,126
iPhone 14 Plus	Rs. 167,283	Rs. 131,126
iPhone 14 Pro	Rs. 177,403	Rs. 145,801
iPhone 14 Pro Max	Rs. 187,143	Rs. 152,242

This is how much tax you will pay on your iPhone 14 models and how much you will save on taxes. Make informed decisions and enjoy using your device after paying your iPhone PTA New Taxes 2023.

Squad for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Series Announced|Shaheen Afridi Returns

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June 17, 2023

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Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squad for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test series that is about to commence right after the World Cup 2023 qualifiers. While it is still not confirmed where the matches will be played in Sri Lanka, it looks like the teams are ready to face each other.

The series is part of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship and is scheduled to take place in Colombo and Galle. However, Pakistan Cricket Board is still looking for a confirmation from the Sri Lankan Board, and it looks like the confirmation will come soon.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

There are rumors that the Test series might be converted to an ODI series in Sri Lanka qualifies for World Cup 2023, and the proposed test matches will be played on a later date in the year. Only time will tell since the qualifiers are almost underway.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Proposed Schedule

Here is the proposed schedule for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test series.

The proposed schedule is as follows:

First Test: July 16-20, 2023, at the Galle International Stadium
Second Test: July 24-28, 2023, at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo

The series is likely to start on Sunday, July 16th, and will be completed before the start of the Lanka Premier League, which is scheduled from July 30 to August 22, 2023. It is important to note that this is just a proposed schedule, and the final schedule may be different. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will announce the final schedule of the series officially in the next few days.

Pakistan Squad for The Test Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the 16 men’s squad for the series. Shaheen Afridi is making a comeback for the team, and the Chief Selector, Haroon Rashid, is very happy with that news. Another notable return to the Men in Green is Hassan Ali, who will be back in the squad after a sizzling performance in county cricket.

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Two new names have been added. Mohammad Huraira and Aamir Jamal will make their test debut with this series. The complete list of players who made it to the 16 men’s squad is as follows:

Babar Azam (c)
Mohammad Rizwan (vc & wk)
Aamir Jamal
Abdullah Shafique
Abrar Ahmed
Hasan Ali
Imam-ul-Haq
Mohammad Huraira
Mohammad Nawaz
Naseem Shah
Noman Ali
Salman Ali Agha
Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)
Saud Shakeel
Shaheen Afridi
Shan Masood

Shaheen Afridi is excited to make a comeback, and so is Hassan Ali, who vows to do his best. The Pakistani team will assemble in Karachi on the 3^rd of July for a camp and then will depart for Sri Lanka on the 9^th of July for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test series.

Vivo Y36 5G – Specifications and Price in Pakistan Revealed

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Rabia Tanveer

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June 16, 2023

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The Vivo Y36 5G has been launched across the world with its fantastic features. The smartphone was first launched in Indonesia, and now it is available all over the world. A Pakistani release date is very near, and we already have a price for the device as well.

The smartphone has a stylish look at the front with an Ultra O display and a dual camera setup at the back. The screen will have a decent resolution and an uninterrupted view of whatever you are doing. This is the perfect device for professional and personal use.

Vivo Y36 5G

Here is everything you need to know about the Vivo Y36 5G and what you can expect from it.

Performance Specifications

Introducing the smartphone, which boasts an array of outstanding features. It is equipped with the Android 13 operating system and Funtouch 13 user interface. This smartphone supports dual SIM functionality and nano SIM cards and offers dual standby capability. It ensures seamless streaming with its compatibility with 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies.

Powering the Vivo Y36 5G is a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor, accompanied by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and Mali G57 MC2 GPU. The smartphone will come with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Furthermore, this smartphone will include a dedicated slot for a microSDXC card.

Screen and Camera Specifications

The Vivo Y36 5G smartphone will boast a large 6.64-inch IPS LCD touchscreen, offering a smooth user experience with its 90 Hz refresh rate. The screen will showcase a high-resolution display of 1080 x 2388 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 395 pixels per inch.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Y36 5G will sport a front camera with a 16MP wide lens for enhanced image quality. This camera will allow you to capture videos in 1080p resolution. The main camera setup consists of a dual configuration, with a 50MP wide lens, 2MP depth lens, and LED flash to capture stunning photographs.

Moreover, the camera will support HDR and panorama modes, providing a range of creative options for photography and video recording in 1080ps.

Price of Vivo Y36 5G in Pakistan

Equipped with a powerful Li-Po 5000 mAh battery, the Vivo Y36 5G ensures long-lasting usage and is compatible with 44W fast charging technology, allowing for quick recharging to 30% in just 15 minutes. This smartphone will be available in two color options: Mystic Black and Crystal Green. The expected price for the Y36 5G is Rs. 89,999 in Pakistan.

Ufone Sab Se Bari 4G Offer: Activation Code & Price

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June 16, 2023

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‘Sab Se Bari Offer’ by Ufone is the industry’s largest and most economical hybrid bundle. This bundle provides greater control, enablement and usability to its users, allowing them to stay in contact for longer via the Ufone’s voice and data.

‘Sab Se Bari Offer’ Details

The bundle provides the most MBs for the lowest prices in the industry, making high-quality data and voice services accessible to all customers. On a Rs.299 load, Ufone users could avail this bundle to get free calls to PTCL and Ufone numbers along with 40 GB data. With such a huge amount of data users could enjoy gaming, entertainment, social media, education and work.

Bundle Price	Rupees. 299
PTCL and Ufone Minutes	5000
Data	40 GB
Validity	7 Days
Activation	*7777#

Terms and Conditions of Sab Se Bari Offer

This offer is applicable to all prepaid bundles.
Free calls could be made to PTCL and Ufone numbers only.
It is a non-recursive product.
All calls to the PTCL Prefix are free.
The maximum call duration is 59 minutes & 59 seconds.
There are no charges for call setup.
It is not allowed to accumulate resources.
It is possible to have multiple subscriptions.
This offer excludes calls made to UAN numbers and short codes.
Subscribers can subscribe to this bundle by dialing *7777#.
Subscribers will get 40 GB of data (40,960 MBs).
Subscribers have to dial *706# to check their remaining MBs.

Increase in Ufone Data Subscribers

To meet the changing data and voice needs of its users, Ufone 4G has consistently enhanced and upgraded its services and network. Ufone purchased 4G spectrum and achieved rapid progress in its data services. Its growing focus on innovative and quality services eventually resulted in increased customer loyalty and subscriber growth. According to the most recent PTA indicators, the company has secured a substantial number of data subscribers.

Realme C30 – Specifications, Details and Price Announced

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Rabia Tanveer

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June 16, 2023

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Realme C30 finally has a release date. After “leaking” its renders just last week, Realme has announced the release date for the smartphone. The brand-new smartphone will be released on 20^th June, which is just a few days away.

The smartphone will come with a big screen, and a big battery and will weigh just 182 grams. While the front of the smartphone features the same design that Realme is known for, the back of the smartphone features a rather unique look that people are intrigued by.

Realme C30
Performance Specifications	Android 11 Go Edition
	Realme UI R user interface
	Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual standby
Technology	3G and 4G
Colors	Blue and Green
Processor	2.3 GHz octa core processor
	Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset
	Mali-G57 GPU
Display	6.5 inches LCD touchscreen
Protection	Not Announced
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels resolution (~270 PPI)
Refresh Rate	Not Announced
Memory	32GB ROM and 3GB ROM
Card	microSDXC
Camera	5MP wide selfie camera
Camera	13MP wide lens with LED flash
Battery	(Li-Po Non removable), Li-Po 5000 mAh that is capable of reverse charging.
Price	Rs. 23,999

Here is everything you need to know about the Realme C30 and what you can expect from it.

Performance Specifications

Realme C30 will come with the Android 11 Go Edition operating system that will be supported by Realme UI R user interface. This is a dual SIM, dual standby Nano SIM smartphone that will support both 3G and 4G technologies for smooth streaming without affecting the performance of the phone.

As for the actual performance specifications, the smartphone will come with a 2.3 GHz octa core processor that will be supported by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset and Mali-G57 GPU. These are good performance specifications that will make sure your phone doesn’t heat up or lag during use. Plus, if you are a fan of gaming, you can enjoy them on this phone beautifully.

The smartphone will come with 32GB ROM and 3GB ROM. It will also come with a dedicated slot for microSDXC.

Screen and Camera Specifications

The Realme C30 will come with a 6.5 inches LCD screen. The screen will feature a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, delivering 270 pixels per inch density. No information has been shared if the screen will be protected or not. No news has been shared about the refresh rate as well.

As for the camera, the Realme C30 will come with a 5MP wide selfie camera. The selfie camera will support HDR mode and can capture videos in 1080p. The main camera features a 13MP wide lens with LED flash and will support both HDR mode and panorama mode. You can capture videos in 1080p as well as HDR mode.

Price of the Realme C30 in Pakistan

The Realme C30 will feature a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery that is capable of reverse charging. The smartphone will be available in Blue and Green colors. The price of the smartphone is Rs. 23,999. It is expected that the smartphone will be in the markets on 20^th June.

Ufone brings two new offers|Weekly Digital Offer,Weekly Max Offer

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Rabia Tanveer

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June 16, 2023

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Ufone has launched two new offers right before Eid: Weekly Digital Offer and Weekly Max Offer. Both of these are internet packages that are catered to people who want big internet offer at the lowest possible rates. This is exactly what its customers want, and they have delivered.

The Ufone Weekly Digital Offer is the bigger of the two, with free minutes, SMS, and more, along with certain MBs free. The Weekly Max offer is just for a certain MBs free for the week. Both of them have their purpose and will serve the users the best.

Weekly Digital Offer

Here is everything you need to know about the Ufone Weekly Digital Offer and Weekly Max Offer, how you can avail of it, and more.

Ufone Weekly Max Offer

The Ufone Weekly Max Offer is for prepaid customers only. When you activate this offer, you get free Data. Here is the breakdown of each and everything you will get when you activate this offer.

You will receive 20GB of Data for free
The offer can be activated for Rs. 350
The offer will remain valid for 7 days

What You Need to Know

This car is available for every Ufone user all over Pakistan; there are certain things you need to know about it before you activate it. Here is what you need to know:

Ufone Weekly Max Offer can also be availed through ULoad or My Ufone App
You can dial *706# to check your remaining resources or check them via My Ufone App
This offer is for prepaid customers only
No additional taxes or charges are applied
No call-setup charges will be applied
The offer will remain valid for 7 days or until the resources are exhausted

Ufone Weekly Digital Offer

The Ufone Weekly Digital Offer is for prepaid customers only. When you activate this offer, you receive a number of free On Net Minutes, free Off-Net Minutes, Data, and free SMS. Here is the breakdown of each and everything you will get when you activate the card.

You will get 7000 free On Net and PTCL minutes
A total of 600 Off Net minutes will be free
You will receive 60GB of Data for free
A total of 7000 SMS will be free
The card can be activated for Rs. 430
The offer will remain valid for 7 days
You can subscribe to this offer by dialing *7777#

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What You Need to Know

This car is available for every Ufone user all over Pakistan; there are certain things you need to know about it before you activate it. Here is what you need to know:

Ufone Weekly Digital Offer can also be availed through ULoad of My Ufone App
You can dial *706# to check your remaining resources or check them via My Ufone App
This offer is for prepaid customers only
No additional taxes or charges are applied
No call-setup charges will be applied
The offer will remain valid for 7 days or until the resources are exhausted

As of 2021, Ufone has rolled out its 4G services in various cities across Pakistan, providing customers with faster internet speeds and improved connectivity. The brand is known for delivering fast internet speed, regardless of where you are in Pakistan. Thanks to this new card, more and more people will be able to avail of this service.

Xiaomi Launched an Affordable Redmi 12C

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June 16, 2023

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Xiaomi today announced the Redmi 12C, the latest all-around entry-level smartphone, which is equipped with versatile features and aims to provide an excellent experience at a massively affordable price.

Powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, the Redmi 12C allows for up to 6+5GB of extended RAM and 1TB of storage extension for smoother day-to-day operations, quicker app starts, and more storage for your content.

The device has a large 5,000 mAh battery and enough power to last through the day. Equipped with an advanced and responsive fingerprint sensor, the Redmi 12C further allows users to unlock the phone, open an app, or authenticate a mobile payment just by placing their finger directly on the display.

With its large 6.71″ HD+ display and a sleek 20.6:9 aspect ratio, it brings a better and more immersive experience when reading, watching videos, and gaming. Moreover, the reading mode helps relieve eye strain that may come with extended screen time.

This bigger and better display is packed into a stylish and recognizable design, along with a flat edge and a unibody curved back, which improve overall aesthetics and grip feel. It comes in four colors: graphic grey, ocean blue, mint green, and lavender purple.

On the camera front, the Redmi 12C can capture vivid moments with greater details in everyday scenes with its 50 MP main camera. With the help of powerful HDR and Night Mode, the Redmi 12C can take clearer city nightscape pictures with greater details, even in challenging situations.

Market Availability

The Redmi 12C is now available at Mi Store, Corecart, and Daraz. pk.

It comes in 2 variants:

4GB+64GB: Rs. 30999

4GB+128GB: Rs. 33999

Device Specifications

Display	6.71’’ HD+ Dot Drop Display
Rear Camera	50MP main camera with Auxiliary Lens
Front Camera	5MP Selfie Camera
Battery	5000 mAh Battery
Processor	MediaTek Helio G85

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