Islamabad, Sep 30: The Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses in 2024 Leverage Social Media Marketing Choose platforms that align with your audience (e.g., Instagram for visuals, Facebook for community-building). Plan a content calendar, ensuring variety in your posts (e.g., promotions, educational content). Use strategic hashtags and ads to expand reach. Engage with your followers by responding quickly and meaningfully to comments and messages. Implement Content Marketing Identify relevant topics through tools like Google Trends. Produce content that addresses customer pain points (e.g., blogs, how-to videos). Share content regularly across platforms to build authority. Amplify reach by collaborating with influencers…
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Islamabad, Sep 30: As technology advances, 5G vs. Wi-Fi 6 Which is Better for Your Home and Office Each offers substantial improvements over previous generations, but the best option depends on the specific needs of your home or office. Let’s explore the key differences between these technologies. Speed and Performance 5G is the latest cellular network generation, offering download speeds of up to 10 Gbps with lower latency, ideal for high-demand activities like video streaming and gaming. However, real-world performance varies with network congestion and coverage. Wi-Fi 6, the latest Wi-Fi standard, provides similar speeds (up to 9.6 Gbps) but is…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Impact of Remote Work on Commercial Real Estate In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work became widespread, fundamentally changing how businesses operate and posing new challenges for the commercial real estate sector, particularly in relation to office spaces. A New Reality The concept of a traditional office environment shifted dramatically as companies realized the viability and cost-effectiveness of remote work. This led to a reduction in demand for conventional office spaces, though the impact varied across different regions: Urban vs. Suburban Markets: In dense urban areas, companies reduced or gave up office spaces in favor…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Fashion Icons of 2024 Who to Follow for Style Inspiration From daring streetwear to sophisticated red carpet attire, these fashion leaders set the stage for what’s in vogue. If you’re seeking style inspiration, here are some of the top fashion icons of 2024 worth following. Zendaya remains one of the most prominent fashion figures of the year. Renowned for her bold and fearless style, she seamlessly blends haute couture with everyday wear. Whether gracing a red carpet or casually stepping out, Zendaya’s outfits always make a statement. Her collaborations with top designers and stylist Law Roach have…
Islamabad,Sep 30: Cybersecurity in 2024 Best Practices for Individuals and Businesses With growing dependence on digital platforms and rising cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive information is more important than ever. Adopting effective cybersecurity practices is key to ensuring online protection in this rapidly changing environment. For individuals, protecting personal data begins with securing devices and online accounts. This involves using strong, unique passwords for each account and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). Password managers can help store credentials securely. Additionally, regularly updating devices with the latest software and patches can close security gaps that cybercriminals may exploit. Businesses in 2024 face even…
Islamabad, Sep 29: Muhammad Yusuf resigns from Pakistan cricket team selection committee Citing personal reasons for his resignation, Yusuf expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve Pakistan cricket. Muhammad Yusuf resigns, remarked, “Serving the Pakistan team has been a point of pride for me, and I take pride in having contributed to its success.” He conveyed his confidence in the players’ talent and dedication, wishing them well in their future endeavors. As a celebrated former cricketer, Yusuf thanked his colleagues and wished the national team success in their upcoming challenges. He tweeted: “I announce my resignation as a selector…
Islamabad, Sep 29: IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economy to Grow by 3.2% in FY25 The lender’s Executive Board recently issued a statement regarding Pakistan, noting that the country has made significant strides in restoring economic stability through the consistent implementation of policies under the 2023-24 Stand-by Arrangement (SBA). IMF Projects Pakistan still faces significant vulnerabilities and structural challenges. A challenging business environment, weak governance, and a dominant state role hinder investment, which remains comparatively low. IMF projects spending on health and education has been inadequate to combat persistent poverty, and insufficient infrastructure investment has restricted economic potential and increased vulnerability to climate…
Islamabad, Sep 29: Rickshaw Drivers in Punjab Can Now Easily Obtain Licenses Rickshaw drivers in Punjab authorities have announced a dedicated day for issuing driving licenses exclusively for them. This decision was made during a meeting between the Additional IG Traffic and the Secretary of Transport. As part of this initiative, special driving tests for rickshaw drivers will be held every Sunday at designated licensing centers throughout the province. The Secretary of Transport stated that special counters will be set up for rickshaw drivers, and Motor Vehicle Examiners (MVEs) will be present during the driving tests. This initiative aims to…
Islamabad, Sep 29: Government Withdraws Minimum Export Price on Rice Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has ordered the immediate repeal of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) on rice, a policy established in 2023. The Ministry of Commerce, under his direction, issued the notification following a request from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP). The MEP was initially implemented to address rising global rice prices and India’s export ban on rice. However, with international rice prices recently declining and India lifting its export ban, the MEP has hindered Pakistani rice exporters’ competitiveness in the global market. By eliminating…
Islamabad, Sep 29: Iran Calls for UNSC Meeting After Nasrallah Death Iran has urgently requested a meeting of the UN Security Council in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli air strike in Beirut. This request was conveyed in a letter by Iran’s UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, who emphasized the need for the Council to take “immediate and decisive action” to halt Israel’s ongoing aggression and prevent escalation into a broader regional conflict. In a statement, Hezbollah confirmed the death of Nasrallah, declaring that he had “joined his great, immortal martyr comrades” after leading the…
