News Desk KARACHI: In a groundbreaking development for Pakistan’s digital economy, DigiEstate, the country’s first Shariah-compliant fintech/proptech startup—incubated at NIC Karachi and currently undergoing SECP sandbox testing—has applied for the listing and secondary trading of Real Estate Security Tokens (REST) at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). DigiEstate is also part of Saudi Fintech Network and getting traction in regional markets. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Zone Tourism, in collaboration with Hot Wheels, proudly hosted its Annual Dinner Reception in honor of the esteemed delegation participating in the Arabian Travel Market 2025. The event took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the renowned Food Souk Restaurant, located within Park Regis Business Bay, Dubai. The evening began with a warm welcome extended …

The future of commerce is on display at the Visa Global Product Drop with powerful AI-enabled advancements allowing consumers to find and buy with AI plus the introduction of new strategic partnerships and product innovations. “As new ways to pay emerge, they need to run on a network that is always on – that is safe, secure, scalable and relentlessly …

Delegation of Pakistan Tanners Association (South Zone) Meets Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani to Discuss Leather Industry Export Challenges KARACHI: A delegation of Pakistan Tanners Association (South Zone), led by Mr. Danish Aman, Chairman PTA (S.Z), along with Mr. Hamid Zahur, Chairman PTA – Central, Mr. Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh and Mr. Usman Umer, had the distinct honor of meeting …

UAE is a country synonymous with luxury, innovation, and world-class attractions, and a magnet for travellers from around the globe. With millions of visitors flocking to its stunning skyscrapers, pristine beaches, and cultural hubs, seamless transportation is key to a smooth experience. Yango, an international ride-hailing service, is one of UAE’s go-to solutions, revolutionizing local tourism by offering convenience, flexibility, …

KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a high-impact virtual dialogue with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), attended by senior leadership of leading multinational companies operating in Pakistan. The Minister shared the Government’s medium-term economic vision focused on broadening the tax base, raising the tax-to-GDP ratio for long-term fiscal sustainability, and reinforcing macroeconomic stability through structural reforms. …

Web Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered held a Market Outlook event, “Navigating Market Trends & Investment Opportunities” in Islamabad. This was the first session in a series of market outlook events that the Bank hosts for its clients throughout the year. The event brought together the Bank’s Affluent clients, leading economists, and experts from its product partners to discuss the prevailing …

News Desk DUBAI: IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic Free Zone community, is pleased to announce it is the key partner for the upcoming Smart Cities Summit North America (SCSNA), taking place from the 6-8 May at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco. This year’s summit, held in collaboration with Charter Cities Institute, Deep Tech Week, Leading Cities, Miami-Dubai Chamber of …

By Rafiq Vayani FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines won three awards at the 2025 Freddie Awards, held last evening at the Chicago Athletic Association, taking home hardware for Best Airline Redemption Ability and Best Airline Customer Service. American also won Best Loyalty Credit Card for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®. “The Freddie Awards recognize the best in travel loyalty, …

DUBAI: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) today organised the 2nd edition of the Financial Media Forum under the theme “Shaping the Future of the Financial Sector: The Balance Between Influence and Responsibility”. Held in Dubai, the event brought together high-profile government and media leaders as well as over 100 professionals, students, and financial and economic experts. The forum comes at …