Day: August 19, 2022

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Nearly 40% Pakistanis are hopeful that their household’s financial situation will improve in the next 6 months: Consumer Confidence Index Q1 2022 by Gallup Pakistan and Dun and Bradstreet 

Islamabad, August 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to Dun and Bradstreet and Gallup Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index, 39% Pakistanis are hopeful that their household’s financial situation will improve in the next 6 month.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the four provinces was asked the following question, “How is your household’s financial situation in comparison to last 6 months?” In response to this question, 18% said ‘worse’, 33% said ‘better’, 28% said ‘same as before’, 6% said ‘much worse’ and 6% said ‘much better’. Gallup Pakistan and D and B Consumer Confidence Index is a quarterly report tracking the pulse of consumers in Pakistan.

The report is produced since 2020 and all 8 reports are available on demand. Please write to Bilal I Gilani, Executive Director Gallup Pakistan: bilal.gilani@gallup.com.pk

The full report of Gallup Pakistan and D and B Consumer Confidence Index Q1 2022 can be found on this link: https://gallup.com.pk/post/33476

Question: “What do you expect your household’s financial situation to be in next 6 months?”

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
Gallup Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8445080
Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk
Website: www.gallup.com.pk

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Confiz Partners with Alkhidmat Foundation to Offer Medical Support for Flood Relief on World Humanitarian Day

Lahore, August 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Committed to humanitarian services, Confiz donated PKR 1.25 million to Alkhidmat Foundation to provide immediate medical care in the flood-affected areas in Pakistan. The donation will support ten medical camps in Quetta, Khuzdar, Wahwa, Charsadda, and more. The medical camps will be operated by a team of health professionals arranged by the Alkhidmat Foundation, which is dedicated to providing medicines and health screening to 200 – 300 patients daily.

Muhammad Raza Saeed, Chief Executive Officer – Confiz, shared his sentiments on the flood-hit areas and said, “This cause is really close to Confiz as some of our colleagues belong to the flood-affected districts. Our partnership with Alkhidmat Foundation will make medical support available to the ones in need. Through this initiative, we hope to assist our community in these trying times.”

Considering Confiz’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts toward creating positive societal impact, it is noteworthy that this is not the first time Alkhidmat Foundation and Confiz have joined hands. Last year, Confiz was in the news for collaborating with Alkhidmat’s Diagnostic Center in Sindh to make blood testing accessible to the local community.

Regarding Confiz’s commitment to the community, Shahid Iqbal, Secretary General at Alkhidmat Foundation, stated, “Confiz has always been remarkably eager to contribute to social causes. We greatly appreciate their support in our flood relief drive and hope to continue this partnership for the betterment of society.”

Confiz’s focus on access to medical services in flood-affected areas comes from its long-term goal to strive toward healthcare equity, a vision reflected in Confiz’s CSR efforts in the healthcare space.

In April 2022, Confiz partnered with Pakistan’s Children’s Heart Foundation (PCHF) to construct a new Children’s Heart Hospital and Research Institute. In addition, Confiz has also facilitated cataract surgeries for 187 adult patients through The Layton Rahmatullah Trust (LRBT) and three heart surgeries with the help of the PCHF hospital.

Moreover, in June, Confiz participated in the Catfish, Corndogs, and Cornhole Tournament held in Rogers, United States, as one of the Gold sponsors, the proceeds of which were allocated for the benefit of the Mercy Health Foundation.

Corporate social responsibility has been at the core of Confiz’s company culture in the last fiscal year, as evident by its contributions to causes such as health equity, education, and water security. Confiz continues to amplify its CSR targets with a renewed budget for FY 2023, where health and education will be the main focus areas to strengthen its commitment to give back to the community.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

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Pakistan made after great sacrifices: Dr Mazhar Moin

Lahore, August 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Director of Islamic Culture Institute Prof Dr Mazhar Moin has said that the history of Pakistan consists of unprecedented sacrifices and we must make ourselves accountable for our deeds. He was addressing a seminar on ‘Pakistan: Past, Present and Future’ at Punjab University Oriental College organized by Urdu Development and Translation Centre (UDTC) on the occasion of Pakistan’s 75th anniversary.

On this occasion, UDTC Director Prof Dr Zahid Munir Amir, Resident Officer-II Jalil Tariq, Deputy Controller of Examinations of Gujarat University Ahmed Jameel Turk, Egyptian scholar Usman Abdul Nasser, faculty members and students of various departments participated. In his address, Jalil Tariq discussed the need to bring the positive attitudes of the countrymen in front of the world.

Ahmed Jameel Turk said that our youth were our precious asset and our future was bright. Dr Zahid Munir Aamir thanked all the participants and urged the youth to play role in the development of the country. He said that UDTC had launched membership program which had been inaugurated by Prof Dr Syed Mazhar Moin.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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CM Ch Parvez Elahi reveals to upgrade Kunjah and Jalalpur Jattan as tehsils and announces development projects worth billions of rupees for the uplift of Gujrat

Lahore, August 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez after assuming office announced development projects amounting to billions of rupees after arriving in Gujrat for the first time. CM while talking with the media persons at the Zahoor Elahi House Gujrat said that he is aware of public problems and ban on jobs have been lifted. Gujrat has been formally granted the status of a division from today. We are upgrading Kunjah and Jalalpur Jattan to the tehsil level. Rescue 1122 centres will also be set up in Kunjah and Jalalpur Jattan. A dual road from Gujrat to Hafizabad and a bridge to link Mandi Bahauddin with Hafizabad will be constructed on River Chenab near Qadirabad.

Expeditious work is ongoing for setting up industrial estate in Gujrat, he stated. CM disclosed that we would bring an excellent sewerage system and provision of clean water in Gujrat. A Waste Management Company will be established in Gujrat and garbage will be seen nowhere, he added. CM revealed that Aziz Bhatti Hospital will be upgraded to 500 beds adding that Wazirabad Institute of Cardiology will be upgraded to 500 beds. A mother child care and cancer hospitals will also be established in Gujrat.

The hospitals of Kunjah and Jalalpur Jattan will be upgraded and will be made modern. An Engineering University will also be set up in Gujrat and schools as well as colleges will be upgraded. The time is not far when Gujrat will become Aligarh of the modern era. CM stated three times more work will be done in other cities as compared to Gujrat. We will bring a better company in Lahore for the waste management than a Turkish company. He stated that interest free solar pumps are being provided to the landlords adding that jobs will be provided to the special persons.

An allowance for the blind persons has been restored adding that the problems of the flood affected people will be redressed. Rescue 1122 ambulances have been given in all the tehsils of Punjab. A safe city system will be launched in every division of the province adding that free legal aid has been revived and work on jail reforms is going to be restarted. CM informed that no work is being started from the very beginning but rather we are restarting the work from where it was left. Work in every sector will be seen to be done within one month and no public demand will be left out.

We will fulfil all the promises. “I became CM with the prayers of the public and every single moment is precious. We want to do all the work and pray that we complete all our works. When I will finish all the public works then I will wear a turban”, he maintained. CM said that Imran Khan is still our Prime Minister and the people of Gujrat have accepted this by heart. When Imran Khan visits in September then he will come to know about the splendid welcome which will be accorded to him by the people of Gujrat. He said that he thanks Allah Almighty on becoming CM and also thanks Imran Khan and the PTI.

We will fully support Imran Khan. CM stated that it makes no difference by giving laptops as practical work should be done. He denounced that Shahbaz Sharif kept on distributing laptops but did nothing for the progress of human resource. He said that we are adhering to the Islamic policies and working for the religion adding that we are doing away with usury business and five years punishment will be awarded on its violation. Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain, former Federal Minister and MNA Moonis Elahi, Hussain Elahi, Mosa Elahi, MPA Abdullah Yousaf Warriach, Shujahat Nawaz, Pir Shamim Bokhari, Mamoon Tarar and other notable personalities of the area were also present on the occasion. Earlier, CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi was accorded a warm welcome and a grand reception on reaching Gujrat.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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Punjab University date sheets 

Lahore, August 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab University Examinations Department has issued date sheet for the written examination of MA/MSc Part-I and II annual examination 2022 and Associate Degree in Commerce Part-I and II annual examination 2022. The exams will commence from September 9, 2022.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Nyxoah to Participate in the 17th Annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference

Nyxoah to Participate in the 17th Annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – August 18, 2022, 10:30pm CET / 4:30pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH)(“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced that the Company will participate in the 17th Annual Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference, which takes place September 7-9, 2022, in Everett, MA. Nyxoah management will host one-on-one meetings with investors on Friday, September 9.

Nyxoah’s updated Investor Presentation can be accessed on the Shareholder Information section of the Company’s Investor Relations page.

About Nyxoah
Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio® system, a patient-centered, leadless and battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio® system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Nyxoah completed two successful IPOs: on Euronext Brussels in September 2020 and NASDAQ in July 2021. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors’ therapy. Additionally, the Company is currently conducting the DREAM IDE pivotal study for FDA and US commercialization approval.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.

Contacts:
Nyxoah
Loic Moreau, Chief Financial Officer
corporate@nyxoah.com
+32 473 33 19 80

Jeremy Feffer, VP IR and Corporate Communications
jeremy.feffer@nyxoah.com
+1 917 749 1494

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