News Desk KARACHI: Her Excellency Fatou Harerimana High Commissioner of Rwanda, attended a event organized by the English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) at the Beach Luxury Hotel. In her address, she highlighted Rwanda’s remarkable transformation and economic progress, expressing her enthusiasm for fostering bilateral relations with Pakistan in various sectors of trade and commerce. The event drew a distinguished …

Web Desk KARACHI: inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has joined hands with Essa Labs to offer its driver community discounts of up to 40% on a wide range of diagnostic tests. The initiative is part of inDrive’s commitment to supporting the health and well-being of its drivers. With thousands of drivers clocking in long hours daily, the …

News Desk KARACHI: Yango Pakistan has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work®, following an independent assessment based on anonymous employee feedback. The certification reflects the strength of the company’s local culture and its commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and purpose-driven environment. In the survey, 92% of Yango Pakistan employees said it’s a great place to work …

News Desk KARACHI: Airblue, one of the country’s leading private airlines, has announced a 14% discount on selected flights in celebration of Independence Day. Under this special initiative, a 14% discount will be available on all domestic flights and tickets to the UAE purchased between 11th August and 17th August 2025. Tickets purchased under this offer will be valid for …

KARACHI: The confidence of Pakistan’s private businesses has surged in the country’s direction to its highest level in nearly four years, according to Gallup Pakistan’s latest survey. Also, an increasing number of businessmen have started thinking that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government is managing Pakistan’s economy better than the previous government of his counterpart Imran Khan. The improvement comes despite …

News Desk KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s most established and progressive financial institutions, has successfully completed Phase 1 of its core banking automation testing program in just 16 weeks, delivered by automation partner AUTON8. This milestone marks a pivotal step in UBL’s digital transformation journey, validating its core systems with speed and accuracy to meet the demands …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has officially launched its annual “Back to School” campaigns in preparation for the new academic year. The initiative reaffirms the retailer’s commitment to offering high-quality and diverse school supplies that cater to the needs of students, parents and teachers, while keeping pace with the latest developments in education. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Mohamed …

Web Desk MADINAH: Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa, in partnership with Taiba, a Saudi forward hospitality company proudly announces the relaunch of two iconic properties in the heart of Madinah: Millennium Al Aqeeq and Millennium Taiba. Strategically located steps from Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, both properties offer a spiritually enriching stay experience for Umrah pilgrims, families, and travelers seeking …

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax 2025, has completed the Starlink installation programme on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, delivering on its promise to offer the fastest Wi-Fi onboard at a record speed. This milestone makes Qatar Airways the operator of the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. It also cements the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 2025 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, 9 August produced one of the most competitive renewals in recent years with the newly-created Asia Team comprising Suraj Narredu, Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata edging out Europe by one point in a thrilling conclusion to the international jockeys’ competition. Asia …