News Desk KARACHI: Yesterday, former minister Health, IT, Environment and Alternative Energy, Muhammad Noman Saigal met the Honourable Consul General of Germany in Karachi Mr Thomas at his office Mr Jan Dadabhoy a prominent businessman and former President Karachi Gymkhana club was also present in the delegation, They discussed various business prospects for Pakistan and Germany. Mr Saigal appreciated the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI: Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. For 5 and 6 March, over 100 flights will depart from Dubai and return. These flights will carry people eager to reach their final destinations, as …

ABU DHABI: H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that the UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to demonstrate the highest levels of resilience and stability. He noted that banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies across the country are operating normally and continue to deliver their services to customers and the public …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: On 4 March 2026, His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, attended the first ASEAN Heads of Mission (HOMs) meeting chaired by Indonesia in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI). The meeting was led by His Excellency Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. Zahid Hameed (SVP KATI) met with Asad Soorty (Director, Soorty Enterprises). During the meeting, various matters related to business and exports were discussed. Mr. Zahid Hameed presented a shield to Mr. Asad Soorty as a gesture of appreciation for being one of the largest contributors to EOBI, on behalf of Chaudhry Salik Hussain (Federal Minister …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) has signed a strategic agreement with Germany-based Vtours, aimed at enhancing the promotion of the Emirate of Ajman in the Federal Republic of Germany and expanding international partnerships to support sustainable tourism growth, further reinforcing Ajman’s position as a competitive destination in European markets. The agreement was …

By Rafiq Vayani BARCELONA: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today announced the launch of ‘Agentic Payment Assistance & Collections Optimization’ solution. The enterprise-ready solution will be available in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and will help global telecommunications operators to efficiently discover, test, deploy, and manage a …

News Desk KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) rating has been upgraded to AM2++ with a Stable Outlook by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA). The upgrade reflects the Company’s strong sponsor backing, sound governance framework, experienced leadership, disciplined investment processes, robust risk management systems, diversified product portfolio, and continued digital innovation. Since commencing operations in April 2025, Lucky …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Panasonic Middle East & Africa has announced the launch of its Green Impact Ramadan Campaign, a regional sustainability awareness initiative designed to encourage mindful consumption and environmentally responsible living during the Holy Month. Rooted in the spirit of Ramadan, a time of reflection, responsibility, and conscious living — the campaign highlights the importance of integrating small …

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the reopening of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 10.00am GST. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform for regional and global investors to trade equities, derivatives, sukuk, and …