KARACHI: Sidra Iqbal, a notable development activist and television journalist, hosts a new morning show “AAJ Pakistan” at AAJ News. The show commenced from 8th of October 2018 and goes on air from Monday to Friday at 9a.m. on AAJ News. Iqbal is an accomplished individual who has myriad of proficiencies and thus renowned as communication and media strategist, broadcast …

KARACHI: Shell Tameer, in collaboration with NED University and the DICE Foundation USA, held a business plan competition, ‘Tameer DICE Shark’ at NED University, Karachi. The objective of the event is to encourage young innovators to develop a cleaner and greener energy future for Pakistan. The two-day event held at NED University showcased 35 young innovators from eight engineering universities …

DUBAI: For the 9th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards.  The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, Senior Vice President of dnata’s UAE airport operations, at a gala dinner in Dubai. “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award as a testament of our uncompromising focus on customer service …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emaar Development, the global developer, announced its partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank, to provide an exclusive and value-added home finance programme for Emaar’s customers. Assuring exceptional value for investors, the home financing is the most attractive and unheard of in the market today for its affordability and potential to earn greater …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the Country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider has announced its financial results for the nine months’ period ended September 30, 2018 at its Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad on October 11, 2018 PTCL Group’s revenue for the nine months’ period of 2018 has grown YoY by 6% to Rs. 93.21 billion as a result …

KARACHI: The South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), an apex body of SAARC, constituted a SAFA Women Leadership Committee on the recommendation of the CA Women’s Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) recently. In its 1st meeting held here at ICAP Head Office Karachi, the Committee adopted the terms of reference with focus on women leadership, …

DUBAI: Leading ICT and telco provider invites GITEX visitors to enjoy a “reflection of our future”, including coming one step closer to superfast 5G as it nears widespread realisation, virtual reality gaming, artificial intelligence in its many applications, intelligent homes and smart offices. du is co-building a safer, more productive and happier UAE, empowering individuals and businesses through a disruptive …

DUBAI: A Pakistani and an Indian national each won US$1 Million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held recently at Concourse A, Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Imran Ishaq, a 48 year old Pakistani national from Lahore was announced the winner in Series 282 with ticket number 2021. Mr. Ishaq, a real estate broker was …

FORT WORTH: American Airlines announced today it is awarding $337,000 to 17 aviation-focused schools and organizations around the country that are dedicated to training the next generation of aviators. The grants are an example of American’s continued efforts to help grow and diversify the nation’s pool of pilots. “We believe we’re making the pilot profession more visible, accessible and obtainable …

LONDON: British Airways is set to increase its flights to Nashville next summer, operating a daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow. The addition of two extra weekly services means Nashville is British Airways fastest new route to move to a daily service in 10 years. The daily service will be operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the state of the …