MONTRIAL: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which enable the release of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways today celebrated its inaugural flight to Peshawar (PEW), expanding its network in Pakistan and providing convenient access for travellers from Pakistan to the UAE, GCC and across Etihad’s wider network. The new direct service connects Abu Dhabi to Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a city renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, …

News Desk KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been recognized as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year in South Asia at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Conference & Awards 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award is testament to stellar performance of Lucky Investments since launch of its first fund in April …

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has unveiled its redesigned website. It is now an end-to-end digital acquisition platform built to simplify the customer journey from product discovery to onboarding. The website reduces decision-making time with structured comparisons and eligibility cues, gives users greater control through self-serve tools and application tracking, and serves as a single hub …

ISLAMABAD: Novo Nordisk Pakistan marked a significant milestone in its commitment to shaping the future of healthcare in Pakistan by leading a delegation of key stakeholders to Copenhagen, Denmark. The delegation included representatives from government bodies, healthcare associations, and policy decision-making forums. The Knowledge Exchange initiative was a pioneering effort, reflecting Novo Nordisk’s commitment to working alongside healthcare professionals to …

News Desk DUBAI: The Business Culture Awards, a leading global platform celebrating excellence in organisational culture, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever MENA edition in Dubai. This milestone brings one of the world’s most influential recognition programmes for workplace culture to the UAE; reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global hub for innovation, talent, and sustainable growth. Since 2016, the …

KARACHI: 21-member delegation of doctors from Ivory Coast visited the Hon. Consulate of Ivory Coast in Karachi, where they were warmly received by the Hon. Consul, Mr. Fazal Karim Dadabhoy. Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Dadabhoy conveyed his sincere good wishes and emphasized the longstanding friendship and cordial relations between Ivory Coast and Pakistan. He expressed confidence that such exchanges further …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, bringing a refined luxury experience to the popular Indian route. The sold-out inaugural flight, EY222, touched down at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), Kolkata, India at 8.35pm on 24 September. All of Etihad’s eight return flights per week between …

Web Dessk DUBAI: 25 years of innovation, excellence and redefining the loyalty experience for more than 37 million members worldwide. Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is celebrating its Silver Jubilee by giving back to its members with 25 days of prestigious prizes from 25 September – 20 October. From bonus Miles, surprise activities, to a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: House of Polani had the pleasure of hosting a dinner in honor of the newly appointed Consul General of Germany, H.E. Thomas E. Schultze, at Izakaya, DHA. The evening was graced by the presence of Deputy Consul General of Germany Andreas Wegner, as well as the Consul Generals of Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Qatar, and Morocco,Yemen. …