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 …

DUBAI: On World Pilots’ Day, Emirates honoured the resilience and dedication of its pilots and the community worldwide. As the airline embarks on its next era of growth and global expansion, it reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years. The airline is riding on the success of its Accelerated Command programme which fast-tracks …

News Desk DUBAI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, reaffirmed the Sindh Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in the Korangi Industrial Area—including roads, street lighting, drainage, and security systems—to attract international investors and foreign buyers. The minister made these remarks while addressing a luncheon hosted at the office of the Pakistan Tanners Association (South Zone) as …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The International Business Forum (IBF) hosted a grand Eid Milan Corporate Dinner on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in DHA, Karachi. The event brought together a vibrant gathering of diplomats, industrialists, and members of the business community to celebrate unity, collaboration, and the spirit of Eid. It was an honor to be part of such a remarkable …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Daraz Pakistan, the country’s largest e-commerce platform, to accelerate financial inclusion, access to finance and digital enablement of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Pakistan. The collaboration advances the two institutions’ joint vision for economic growth at the grassroots level for long-term macroeconomic …

Strategic Expansion Enhances Retail Presence and Consumer Experience in Dubai By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Retail Pioneer, ‘Union Coop’ opened its new branch in the Nad Al Sheba Mall, in the Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. This comes as part of Union Coop’s expansion strategy aimed at serving the community and offering shoppers a unique retail experience. With this launch, …