By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: During the visit of Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani to the Chamber, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) elaborated its key tax recommendations for the Federal Budget 2026–27, developed through extensive member consultations. Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General, Tax Policy Office (TPO), also participated virtually. The engagement formed …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR: The 19th edition of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) will commence tomorrow at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, with the United Arab Emirates National Pavilion set to welcome international delegations, decision-makers and defence leaders over the four-day event. The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion is participating with the support …

POWER NEXUS 2026 Successfully Held in Lahore, Strengthening Pylontech’s Commitment to Pakistan’s Energy Future LAHORE: Pylontech successfully hosted the “POWER NEXUS 2026: Powering Business, Powering Pakistan” event on April 16 in Lahore. The event brought together a diverse group of industry partners, distributors, and professionals from across Pakistan’s energy sector. The transition from “Net Metering” to a “Net Billing” framework …

Pakistan’s first-ever Sovereign Hybrid Sukuk marks a transformative step in the evolution of the country’s Islamic financial landscape, addressing long-standing structural challenges faced by Islamic banks, particularly the limited availability of scalable and Shariah-compliant investment avenues. The Sukuk was structured with the support of State Bank of Pakistan – Islamic Finance Development Department (SBP-IFDD) and a consortium of Islamic financial …

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are emerging as the preferred entry point for electrified mobility in Pakistan and other emerging markets, as infrastructure and cost constraints slow the adoption of fully electric vehicles (EVs), according to industry data and recent market activity. The trend comes amid a broader global shift led by China, which has overtaken Japan and Germany to …

GENEVA:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt, from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders to address the future of ground operations. Hosted by EGYPTAIR, the event will focus on the theme “Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI.” The conference will examine how human expertise, supported by artificial intelligence …

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today issued the following statement: We appreciate the leadership and strong support of President Trump, Secretary Duffy and numerous other leaders in the Administration who have demonstrated expertise and an ongoing commitment to continue to improve the world’s best aviation industry. American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Indus Cloud, part of the Master Group, to introduce advanced cloud solutions powered by Huawei Cloud in Pakistan. The partnership marks a significant step in PTCL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its cloud and data center portfolio and expand access to enterprise-grade digital infrastructure in the country. By …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free’s season of European horseracing events gets underway with the two-day Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials meeting at Newbury Racecourse beginning today, Friday 17th April. The fixture also heralds the start of the Berkshire course’s Flat season and features important trials for the season’s first two Classics staged at Newmarket next month. Saturday’s seven …

By Biz Today Correspondent DUBAI: Sherpa Communications has emerged as a trusted strategic communications partner for businesses across the UAE and the wider Middle East & Africa (MENA) region, delivering impactful awareness campaigns, brand positioning, and reputation management services. Inspired by the spirit of elite “Sherpa” mountaineers experts who guide others to success the agency combines deep industry insight with …