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  • Two Pakistani companies make it to Forbes Asia’s ‘Best Under A Billion’ 2020 list

    Two Pakistani companies make it to Forbes Asia’s ‘Best Under A Billion’ 2020 list

    Two Pakistani companies have made it to this year’s Forbes ‘Asia’s 200 Best Under A Billion 2020‘ list.

    The Forbes list recognises 200 small and medium-sized companies which have performed the best in the Asia-Pacific region. The criteria for the companies is to have sales below the $1 billion mark.

    Systems Limited Pakistan and Feroze1888 Mills Ltd made it to the annual list. Adviser to the prime minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood appreciated and congratulated the companies for making it to the coveted list.

    He praised the companies and expressed confidence that the achievement of these firms would “provide impetus to others to achieve similar laurels.”

    Founded in 1977, Systems Limited Pakistan has the distinction of being the country’s first software technology company, according to a statement on its website.

  • Facebook to launch free website builder

    Facebook to launch free website builder

    Facebook is planning on launching its own free website builder and paid web hosting service.

    The news was officially announced in a blog post by the company. According to Facebook, this new service will be beneficial for all the startups and medium-sized firms, who are looking for a cost-friendly and reliable services.

    They are also looking forward to provide a new option for businesses to manage their WhatsApp messages via the hosting services that will be provided by Facebook. This option will make it easier for all the small and medium-sized business to get started. They can now sell their products, manage almost everything and respond to the messages they receive. They will easily communicate with their employees and customers.

    Apart from making the hosting service available in a few months, it also plans on introducing ways purchase directly through WhatsApp chats. The compatibility with the existing e-commerce will be monitored, this will make things easier for retailers.