News Desk LAHORE: CDC Group (CDC), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has made an anchor investment in Techxila Fund I, a fund managed by local venture capital (VC) firm Fatima Gobi Ventures (FGV). CDC’s commitment will help to boost Techxila Fund I’s investments in Pakistan-focused early-stage startups, helping to drive transformational impact and spurring economic and social …

KARACHI: Sehat Kahani collaborates with Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, to offer thousands of free remote and online consultations for the marginalized strata of society. The underprivileged members of the community who are Zong4G users can now avail more than 12,000 e-health consultations via the Sehat Kahani Retail app. The process is simple and requires Android/IOS users …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The parent company of Naya Nazimabad, Javedan Corporation Limited (JCL), has received a sanction of PKR 1 billion from Habib Bank Limited (HBL) under SBP’s Islamic Refinance Facility at zero percent (0%) mark-up for construction of Naya Nazimabad Hospital. Naya Nazimabad had initially planned to construct this hospital in 2025 but SBP’s Islamic Refinance Facility and …

mKhata, a bookkeeping app launched just over a month ago by Lahore- based fintech startup has already hit 100,000 installs from cities and towns across Pakistan. Following its launch, the app garnered widespread attention, with thousands of daily active users and positive reviews by its customers. As a free, bilingual bookkeeping app, mKhata aims to help the MSME (Micro, Small …

Etihad Airways today announced three new quarantine-free destinations for the coming winter season. This November, the airline will begin flying to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, and the beautiful Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. The new additions to Etihad’s network mean the UAE’s national carrier will be operating to 70 destinations across 47 countries. Etihad Airways has launched a sale …

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show returns to ADNEC from 13-16 October 2021. Showcasing a spectacular display of boats, marine equipment, fishing accessories and watersports. There will be lots to see and do for all of the family whilst exploring the latest maritime technology and the newest products in the UAE. Discover the latest accessible and affordable ways to get into boating, watersports …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Nium, a leading global financial technology (FinTech) infrastructure company. Nium provides banks and businesses with access to a suite of fintech infrastructure services through one API. This partnership includes involvement and integration in three global ICC events through to the end of 2023 such as the ICC Men’s T20 …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has received four honours at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 Deals of the Year Awards 2021 at a ceremony on Tuesday 28 September in Dubai. Etihad Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Douglas and Chief Financial Officer Adam Boukadida accepted the following awards on behalf of the airline: Middle East & Africa CEO/Industry …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has presented 21 companies with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for their outstanding CSR efforts in the first half of 2021. The Chamber recently hosted a virtual ceremony showcasing the companies’ achievements in corporate social responsibility (CSR), which was attended by representatives from the recognised organisations. In total, the Chamber has awarded 490 labels …

Coffee lovers flying Emirates in First and Business class can look forward to a refreshing brew with newly introduced cold coffee choices onboard – the classic iced Americano, or the slightly more decadent Affogato. Affogato is a popular Italian coffee-based dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over vanilla ice cream. Probably the world’s busiest café at 40,000 …