KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) recently hosted Syed Asif Hyder Shah, Chief Secretary of the Government of Sindh, as a distinguished guest speaker. Mr. Shah addressed critical issues of water scarcity, population growth, and climate change. Mr. Shah shared his expertise, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address climate change challenges. The ESUP audience was …

News Desk LAHORE: The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) proudly participated in the 2nd National Conference on Food Security and Nutrition for a Sustainable Future (NutriCon 2024), organized by Superior University at Fazal Muhammad Auditorium, Lahore. This prestigious event brought together a diverse group of participants, including researchers, academia, healthcare professionals, policymakers, agriculture experts, NGOs, industry stakeholders, and students, to address …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Royal Thai Consulate General in Karachi organized a reception to commemorate the National Day of Thailand, the Birthday Anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, and Thailand’s Father Day at the Avari Hotel, Karachi. On the 5th December 2024, the Royal Thai Consulate General in Karachi organized a reception to commemorate the National …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has welcomed the bilateral codeshare with Air Astana which comes into operation from 05 December, 2024. The agreement enhances connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations and gives Etihad’s customers convenient access to 10 destinations through Air Astana’s gateways in Almaty and in Astana, all of which are new to Etihad’s …

أستانا – صنفت الأمم المتحدة جمهورية كازاخستان في المرتبة 24 من حيث الحكومة الإلكترونية والثامنة في العالم من حيث الخدمات عبر الإنترنت، وأن ما يقرب من 95% من الخدمات الحكومية يتم تقديمها الآن عبر الإنترنت من خلال تطبيقات الهاتف المحمول، فيما ارتفعت صادرت تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات إلى 306 مليون دولار في النصف الأول من 2024، ومن المتوقع أن يبلغ 600 …

DUBAI: Dubai Gold Souk Extension, Dubai’s ultimate destination for exquisite gold and fine jewellery, is set to host an extraordinary activation on 7th and 8th December 2024, featuring the world’s largest gold bar, a Guinness World Record-breaking achievement weighing over 300 kilograms. This unprecedented milestone by Essa Al Falasi’s Emirates Minting Factory underscores Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for …

Web Desk ASTANA: The United Nations has ranked the Republic of Kazakhstan as the 24th country in terms of e-governance and 8th in the world in terms of online services, and almost 95% of government services are now provided online through mobile applications, while ICT exports increased 15-fold, reaching $545 million in 2024, after being about $30 million in 2019, aiming to …

Web Desk KARACHI: Engro Corporation is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Jazz”) and its parent company VEON Group, marking a significant step forward in expanding Pakistan’s digital connectivity. This initiative aims to drive affordable, widespread access to telecommunication services, supporting national efforts to bridge the digital divide. Through a scheme of arrangement, Jazz’s telecom …

Web Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines, a pioneer in Japanese aviation, to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers. This follows the announcement earlier this year that Japan Airlines started daily passenger flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Hamad International …

News Desk FORT WORTH/NEW YORK: American Airlines and Citi today announced the extension of their more than 37-year co-branded partnership for the next decade, taking the relationship to new heights, with Citi becoming the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S. in 2026. Working more closely together, Citi and American can create significant value for both …