KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic Bank recently donated funds for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams in fulfilment of its earlier pledge to pitch in for this national cause. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – Meezan Bank’s Founding President & CEO presented the cheque to Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, in Karachi. In addition …

KARACHI: A three-day single country Thailand Exhibition concluded here on Monday as more than 100 Pakistani companies have expressed their interest to engage in import of Thailand products by getting dealerships. The exhibition was organized by Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government with the support of Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi and managed by Event and …

DUBAI/HO CHI MINH CITY: Emirates and Jetstar Pacific (IATA code: BL) have announced a new codeshare agreement, expanding the existing partnership between the Dubai-based carrier and Jetstar Group. The new partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City-based carrier allows Emirates’ passengers to enjoy connectivity on domestic flights within Vietnam, in addition to flights connecting Vietnam to Singapore, Thailand as well …

KARACHI: HumMart has added the category of fresh fruit and vegetables to its portfolio. HumMart an online grocery store went live in April this year. HumMart is continuously expanding its product range and adding new products on a daily basis, and the newest addition is that of a much-needed category of fruits and vegetables. Speaking on the occasion of bloggers …

KARACHI: Mövenpick Hotel Karachi has always tried to emerge as a socially responsible entity by giving back to the area it operates in. The hotel has undertaken many activties previously as well to support key social causes, especially related to education. The hotel recently took part in a global CSR campaign ‘Kilo of Kindness’ that comes under the CSR function …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi is going to hold the first Conference and Exhibition on Indonesian Palm Oil (CEIPO) 2018 at the Movenpick Hotel, Karachi on 6th of September 2018. The one-day event is going to be held from 09.00 in the morning to 16.00 in the afternoon. It will consist …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has successfully transported the first group of 67 horses for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. The horses were flown from Liege, Belgium to Greenville-Spartanburg, USA in an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. This is the first of the nineteen flights that Emirates SkyCargo will be operating as …

DUBAI: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Royal Pavilion at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South will host the Dubai HeliShow 2018, from November 6 to 8, 2018. The event which is held every two years, is supported by the Dubai …

DUBAI: University students in the UAE are being given an opportunity to help shape the future through an Expo 2020 Dubai programme that entrusts youth to develop creative solutions to global challenges that affect the region. The second cycle of the University Innovation Programme (UIP), a key pillar of Expo 2020’s innovation and partnership programme Expo Live,was launched today. It …

KARACHI: Khaadi, Pakistan’s premier fashion retail brand, won the prestigious “Retail Brand of the year Award” at this year’s Hum Style Awards 2018, held at an evening of glamour and style at Karachi’s Expo Centre. Khaadi, was selected on the basis of its contribution towards establishing a strong foothold in terms of retail expansion and experience. Khaadi was recognized last year …