KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi hosted a graceful farewell lunch in honor of Türkiye’s Consul General, Cemal Sangu. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Women’s Wing Chairperson and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Faryal Talpur attended the event as the guest of honor. President of Arts Council Karachi, Muhammad Ahmad Shah, along with the governing body members, warmly welcomed the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/KARACHI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the signing of a major dredging agreement between its Karachi Gateway Terminal and Van Oord, a Netherlands-based global leader in dredging and marine contracting, to significantly expand the flow of trade through the Group’s port terminals in Pakistan. Led …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Gerry’s Group was honored to welcome Moosa Ali, Regional Manager Commercial of Air arabia , at the Gerry’s Head Office. The meeting was graciously attended by Group Managing Director, Akram Wali Muhammad, and Group Director, Arshad Wali Muhammad. This visit further reinforced the longstanding partnership between Air Arabia and Gerry’s Group, reaffirming our shared commitment to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced its prestigious line-up of sponsors and partners for the third edition of Envision, taking place on Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at Atlantis The Royal. Guided by the theme ‘AI progress begins when leaders and technology align.’ Envision 2025 will unite the UAE’s government leaders, municipalities, tech …

The Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) has onboarded Arif Habib Limited to its RAAST Aggregator Platform, marking a significant advancement in enabling secure, instant fund transfers for investors. This strategic integration, supported by Catalyst IT Solutions, furthers CDC’s mission to drive digitalization, transparency, and operational efficiency across Pakistan’s capital market. A signing ceremony took place at CDC House, where …

The much-awaited Dulhan’s Best Beauticians Award – Season 5 is set to take place on Sunday, 7th September 2025, at Casa De Farooq Banquet, North Nazimabad, Karachi, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This prestigious platform brings together small beauty salons, freelance makeup artists, and emerging professionals to showcase their creativity and artistry. The event provides a golden opportunity for participants to promote their talent, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celestyal has unveiled a new campaign offering savings of 50% or more on 45 sailings departing between September 2025 and March 2027. The ‘Sail & Save’ campaign also sees the return of the CelestyalPay offer, with guests receiving 25% extra on all credit added before departure – worth up to $250 in additional onboard spend. Following …

News Desk KARACHI: Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL) is proud to announce the launch of thinkPVC Lahore — a dedicated platform designed to showcase and promote premium downstream PVC products with the goal of transforming Pakistan’s construction landscape through innovation, sustainability, and accessibility. Following the success of EPCL’s flagship outlet in Karachi, this expansion marks a significant milestone in …

News Desk DUBAI: Egypt is accelerating its leadership in artificial intelligence across the African continent and beyond, backed by a national roadmap for AI-driven transformation. Ranked among the top 10 countries globally in AI and Machine Learning – and the only African nation in that tier, according to the 2024 GBS World Competitiveness Index – Egypt is embedding AI across …

Web Desk BYD, the world’s no.1 new energy vehicles (NEVs) manufacturer, has earned the prestigious 5-star ANCAP safety ranking for BYD Shark 6. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is one of the most trusted, credible and independent vehicle safety authorities globally and the Shark 6 is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle to be tested under its protocols. This …