COMPANY NEWS

Published March 18, 2011

KARACHI, March 18: The Western Union Company has activated a limited-time ‘No Transfer Fee’ programme for money transfers sent to Japan from participating agent locations around the world, says a press release.

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KARACHI: Colgate Palmolive organised ‘My Bright Smile’ global art contest for the 10th year in succession.  An exhibition featuring original art works by school-going children was inaugurated on March 17, at which top 12 winners of the contest were given prizes, says a press release.

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KARACHI: As Citi Pakistan celebrates 50 years in the country, Citi and the Citi Foundation have provided $35,000 to join hands with the Sarhad Rural Support Programme and The Hunar Foundation to sponsor students for attaining vocational training and post-secondary education, says a press release.

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