KARACHI: K-Electric continued crackdown on electricity theft to bring down distribution loss by removing over 120 illegal hooked connections (kundas) that weighed nearly 1,900 kilogrammes in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. The crackdown particularly focused on the areas around Pink Residency and Rashdi Goth where an illegal network of cables was removed. Cooperation from relevant authorities and law-enforcement enabled the drive that …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: LuLu Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted financial services companies and a part of LuLu Financial Holdings, has announced a partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited, the neo bank of the future backed by Hub71 and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and funding enabled by Commercial Bank International (CBI). The collaboration aims to empower …

By our corespondent LAHORE: Following the successful conclusion of its B2B Roadshow in Karachi on 10 December, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is proud to continue its Pakistan market engagement with the second phase of its promotional series, a dedicated MICE Tourism Roadshow and networking session being held today, 12 December 2025, at The Nishat Hotel, Johar Town, Lahore. Organized …

News Desk DUBAI: Starting on 17 December and stretching into January, the Candela P-12 — the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry — will operate between Frosta Brygge and Trondheim as part of the Frostabåten project, a collaboration between real estate developers, Trondheim’s technical university NTNU, and the regional and municipal authorities. With a cruise speed of 25 knots and an …

Award celebrates strong joint performance, innovation in digital payments, and du Pay’s impact on advancing financial inclusion in the UAE Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2025 – du Pay, the digital financial services subsidiary of du, has been awarded the prestigious “Partnership Excellence Award” by Visa, as testimony to the collaborative success and strong performance achieved in the first year of …

Sport Desk ABU DHABI: Ethara, the organisers of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, announced that the 2025 race week broke attendance records with a combined total of 339,000 fans across events. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 featured the three-way title battle between the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, …

News Desk DUBAI: Tanishq launched a new flagship store in Dubai’s Meena Bazaar, transforming the neighbourhood where its international journey began into the launchpad for its next, larger chapter in the GCC. Located in one of the region’s most iconic jewellery districts, the flagship marks Tanishq’s first opening in the GCC following the Titan–Damas merger. It sets the tone for …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi organized the Italian Food Festival from 12-14 December in lieu of the 10th Edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine “Italian Cooking: Culture, Health and Innovation. Eminent dignitaries and officials attended the evening, Madam Faryal Talpur, President- Pakistan Peoples’ Party Women Wing and other notable Ministers, Parliamentarians, Diplomats, Bureaucrats …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Global technology group, e&, today announced the launch of a new free keyboard designed to bring the Arabic language back to everyday digital communication. Instead of asking users to change the way they type, the keyboard mirrors the layout “Arabizi” users already know, placing Arabic letters in the same familiar positions as their English counterparts. This …

By Rafiq Vayani MILAN, Italy: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has announced an investment of over €25 million to develop a cutting-edge cargo facility at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) through its wholly-owned local subsidiary, Airport Handling. The strategic project is part of dnata’s broader commitment to building high-performance cargo infrastructure in markets with strong long-term growth potential. Expansion fuels employment and …