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Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan and Aga Khan Ismailia Charitable Trust are jointly organizing a session on "Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar - Housing Finance Scheme" on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 12 noon Who Should Attend Those looking for information and guidelines related to Government's Low Mark-up Subsidy Scheme for Housing. *Salaried and Non-Salaried individuals *Business Individuals Register Now At: www.tinyurl.com/Housing-Finance-Scheme

Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan would like to inform that AmanTech training Institute have announced different short term - weekend based course in the following fields. 1. Business IT Sector 2. Electrical/ Electronics 3. Textile Sector 4. RAC Sector 5. Auto Mobile Sector Register now through google form:

Filing Income Tax and Sales Tax returns are mandatory requirements for any country. Government of Pakistan is imposing strict regulations to bring salaried persons and business class under taxation system. Government has also imposed additional taxes, benefits and penalties. The session will provide a glance and guidelines over the taxation system. This session will highlight important aspects of filing income tax and allow Jamat to take prudent decision. OBJECTIVE • To provide an overview of the tax regulatory system in Pakistan • To give better understanding of the IRIS software to the individuals on how to submit tax returns with the FBR using IRIS • To provide an overview, relevant provisions and documentation requirements under the Income Tax Law in Pakistan • To provide one to one advisory from panel of Tax consultant (Registration Based)

Filing Income Tax and Sales Tax returns are mandatory requirements for any country. Government of Pakistan is imposing strict regulations to bring salaried persons and business class under taxation system. Government has also imposed additional taxes, benefits and penalties. The session will provide a glance and guidelines over the taxation system. This session will highlight important aspects of filing income tax and allow Jamat to take prudent decision. OBJECTIVE • To provide an overview of the tax regulatory system in Pakistan • To give better understanding of the IRIS software to the individuals on how to submit tax returns with the FBR using IRIS • To provide an overview, relevant provisions and documentation requirements under the Income Tax Law in Pakistan • To provide one to one advisory from panel of Tax consultant (Registration Based)

Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan being a community outreach partner is existed to share. CIRCLE is bringing She Loves Tech 2020, the world's largest women and technology startup competition, to Pakistan again for the fourth time! This time, it will be happening virtually therefore, making it easier for all of you to participate. CIRCLE calls out to all entrepreneurs to participate in this global competition, which will not only provide them with a chance to showcase their business, but will also provide them to win $15,000, receive mentorship, investment opportunities and expand their networks!

Government has launch YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHEME (YES!) under PM. Kamyab Jawan Program. And is designed to provide subsidized financing through 21 Commercial, Islamic and SME banks under the guidance and supervision of the State Bank of Pakistan. Who can apply? i. All men/women holding CNIC, aged between 21 and 45 years with entrepreneurial potential are eligible. ii. Small and medium enterprises (startups and existing businesses) as per definition of SBP and owned by youth as per above mentioned age brackets are also eligible. iii. For IT/ E-Commerce related businesses, the lower age limit will be 18 years. For IT/E-Commerce related businesses, at least matriculation or equivalent education will be required. Loans provided under Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Program Phase II are segregated into 3 tiers. Tier 1: The range is 100,000 upto 1 million PKR with 3% markup Tier 2: The range is above 1 Million upto 10 Million PKR with 4% markup Tier 3: The range is above 10 Million upto 25 Million PKR with 5% markup

AKEPB'P being a Community Outreach Partner is delighted to announce Invite-only workshop, “Re-invent Pakistan the Amazon Way, a Startup’s Perspective” powered by Amazon Web Services and Epiphany Lab and learn Amazon’s leadership principles and mechanisms for innovation from the AWS Startup Team for Pakistan! A driver of innovation, Amazon is said to be the best example of a Serial Business Model Innovator that persistently works towards embracing market challenges by rethinking traditional ways of problem-solving. The Workshop enable tech startup founders, especially women, to gain hands-on knowledge regarding “the Amazon way of innovation”.

Whether you're a house wife, a shop keeper, a person waiting in line to pay bills on time or someone who wants to fulfill your banking needs on the touch of a button, now you can save your time and save yourself and your family from getting infected. Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan is organizing a webinar on "DIGITAL/ ONLINE BANKING: Making our lives easier" which would focus on key aspects to bank from the comfort of your homes/ offices from your mobile, dekstop pc or laptop. Key Areas: - What is Digital Banking? - How to do Banking Digitally using internet and mobile? - How can everyone bank from home (view account statement, fund transfer, bill payment, mobile-top up etc)? - Breaking the myths about online banking security. - Prioritizing online banking and e-commerce in the pandemic situation. - Benefits of online banking in e-commerce (avail discounts etc)

Whether you were looking for a new job before the pandemic hit or have lost your job because of it, one thing is clear: Getting hired now isn’t going to be so easy. Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan is organizing a webinar on "Job Strategy: How to create a good impression for prospective employers" which would focus on key aspects to maximize your hiring chances. Key Features: Impactful elevator pitch Digital presence Effective communication skills Visual First Impressions Interviewing skills

Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan is organizing a webinar on *"Retail Industry of Pakistan - Opportunities and Challenges"* for Retailers, small businesses and individuals on *Saturday May 30, 2020* at 9:00 PM. Those who are unaware or have limited information about opportunities and challenges to retail businesses are welcome to join and ask any questions and to learn how can it benefit your business.

Aga khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan is presenting webinar on "SBP relief efforts for Businesses (SME, Retail) & Individuals in view of COVID-19". Key Areas: - Relaxations and solutions for ease in loan repayments (interest & principal) - Relief measures from the government for individuals and various businesses - Guidance and FBR requirements to avail these reliefs

Due to the global pandemic situation, a lot of businesses are struggling and a lot of jobs are at stakes some of which are even thriving for their existence. However, on the other hand, this has created huge opportunities for online sellers & freelancers. If you are among one of those who want to get hold of such opportunities and are interested to learn these skills. Then spare some of your precious time and get yourself registered for online webinar on the topic “Building Business on Amazon & Freelancing Services”.

Aga Khan Economic Planning board for Pakistan presents a webinar on "First Impression Starts with A Winning Resume". The session will focus on crafting outstanding resumes in order to stand out from the rest. You never get a second chance to make a great first impression. That goes for your resume, too The session will cover key aspects on how to recreate and optimize your resume in order to stand out from the rest during & post COVID-19

DigiSkills.pk is a national project being implemented by Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication through Ignite National Technology Fund. The program has created waves in a very short time and has provided more than 500,000 trainings to people all over Pakistan. Moreover, our trainees are earning consistently in foreign currencies which is especially useful for people from low-economic and financial background who are situated in far-flung areas. Needless to say, such financial opportunities could be game changer for people in Pakistan, many of whom are faced with dearth of livelihood prospects.

Whether you are working remotely on a routine of 1 day per week or more or even full-time - either by choice or because of any particular health issue; it is very important that you remain productive (efficient & effective). So, lets explore which key aspects are important while working from home!