News Desk LAHORE: Pakistan continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution, ranking as the world’s third-most polluted country according to IQAir data with average PM2.5 concentrations of 73.7 μg/m³, far exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. In urban centers such as Lahore, winter smog regularly pushes PM2.5 levels beyond 145 μg/m³, a reality that guided much of the discussion at …

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Meezan Investments, Pakistan’s Largest Asset Management Company, aimed at promoting financial literacy, long-term savings, and investment awareness among its partner’s drivers. Through this collaboration, Yango will facilitate access for partner drivers and couriers to Shariah-compliant investment solutions, allowing them to invest their …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/KARACHI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the formation of a new joint venture (JV) with CEI Supply Chain Private Limited, a premier logistics service provider in Pakistan, to develop a robust, asset-light network delivering door-to-door solutions across the region. The signing ceremony was held in …

Explore more of Dubai for less with Yango Ride and Visa’s new discount offer As Dubai welcomes its peak wave of visitors, Yango Ride, the globally renowned ride-hailing service part of Yango Group, has teamed up with Visa to make getting around the city extra easy. As part of this limited-time offer, Dubai visitors can enjoy five discounted rides when …

KARACHI: Dr. Shehzad Amin, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), has expressed serious concern over the recent findings regarding the quality of loose milk sold in Karachi, describing the situation as a critical public health and food safety issue that requires immediate attention. Amin highlighted that ensuring the health of consumers, particularly future generations, is a shared …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction are partnering for an exclusive online auction to offer special Emirates Skywards membership numbers that come with Platinum tier status benefits valid for up to 20 years. Running from 17 December 2025 until 17 January 2026, bids can be made for special membership numbers with Platinum tier status benefits. The …

DUBAI: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced that it plans to accelerate enterprise adoption of Gemini Enterprise using Google’s Gemini 2.5 multimodal models. Through this collaboration, Tech Mahindra will empower customers to harness the full potential of Gemini Enterprise to drive measurable outcomes through responsible, human-centered AI. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has unveiled a new centralised screening control room at its Dubai International airport (DXB) cargo facility, developed in partnership with Dubai Police. The project marks a major step in the digital transformation of air cargo operations, combining real-time automation with enhanced security oversight. From a single high-tech …

News Desk KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continued to take action against electricity theft to bring down distribution loss, removing nearly 200 kilogrammes of illegal hooked connections (kunda) in Metroville, Orangi Town. KE’s enforcement teams removed illegal connections that were causing a loss of around 350,000 units per month. This is not the first kunda removal drive in the area. During the …

KARACHI: Magnum, the Netherlands–based global manufacturer of frozen desserts and ice cream, has begun operations in Pakistan as an independent company. The company has expressed its intention to invest in expanding manufacturing capacity, strengthening cold-chain infrastructure, and enhancing digital capabilities in the near future. The establishment of Magnum Ice Cream Company Pakistan Limited (Magnum Pakistan) took place earlier this year …