KARACHI: A report of national significance was launched today by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and Aga Khan University’s (AKU) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan, highlighting the untapped potential for Pakistan’s economic future: its nursing workforce. The report, titled ‘Pakistan’s Nursing Workforce – Export Potential and Challenges’, outlines how strategic investment in nurses can strengthen the nation’s healthcare system, …

News Desk KARACHI: Ranked first on the Climate Risk Index 2025 despite contributing less than 0.9 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is bearing disproportionate losses. In 2022 alone, climate-induced disasters inflicted over USD 30 billion in damages, with recovery needs exceeding USD 16.3 billion. Air pollution alone causes over 128,000 premature deaths annually, while productivity in agriculture has …

KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Saeed Qureshi for his invaluable support to the Resilient Future of Pakistan Initiative the project in collaboration with Queen Mary University London. The initiative, held at the PC Hotel Karachi, was graced by Patron-in-Chief Aziz Memon and President Pervez Madraswala. They have expressed sincere appreciation to all …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for both corporates and individuals, has delivered strong financial results for the first half of 2025. This performance was driven by solid contributions across all core segments, reflecting the successful execution of the company’s strategy. ADNIC reported a net profit before tax …

The Sindh Boy Scouts Association proudly celebrated National Flag Day with a vibrant program in Karachi, bringing together scouts and girl guides from various districts to honor Pakistan’s emblem of unity and pride. The celebration featured a series of competitions, including national flag-making, poster painting, and tableaux performances. Participants from District Central, District South, and Town Municipal Corporation Saddar District …

News Desk KARACHI: Her Excellency Fatou Harerimana High Commissioner of Rwanda, attended a event organized by the English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) at the Beach Luxury Hotel. In her address, she highlighted Rwanda’s remarkable transformation and economic progress, expressing her enthusiasm for fostering bilateral relations with Pakistan in various sectors of trade and commerce. The event drew a distinguished …

Web Desk KARACHI: inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has joined hands with Essa Labs to offer its driver community discounts of up to 40% on a wide range of diagnostic tests. The initiative is part of inDrive’s commitment to supporting the health and well-being of its drivers. With thousands of drivers clocking in long hours daily, the …

News Desk KARACHI: Yango Pakistan has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work®, following an independent assessment based on anonymous employee feedback. The certification reflects the strength of the company’s local culture and its commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and purpose-driven environment. In the survey, 92% of Yango Pakistan employees said it’s a great place to work …

News Desk KARACHI: Airblue, one of the country’s leading private airlines, has announced a 14% discount on selected flights in celebration of Independence Day. Under this special initiative, a 14% discount will be available on all domestic flights and tickets to the UAE purchased between 11th August and 17th August 2025. Tickets purchased under this offer will be valid for …

KARACHI: The confidence of Pakistan’s private businesses has surged in the country’s direction to its highest level in nearly four years, according to Gallup Pakistan’s latest survey. Also, an increasing number of businessmen have started thinking that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government is managing Pakistan’s economy better than the previous government of his counterpart Imran Khan. The improvement comes despite …