News Desk KARACHI: K-Electric presented the details of its petition regarding monthly fuel price adjustments and other cost variations at a public hearing organized by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) here yesterday. KE representatives present at the hearing briefed NEPRA about the company’s petition for adjustment in tariff due to variations in fuel price, variation in power purchase price, …
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Shell Pakistan Limited announced the second quarter results for the company on 21st August. The Company posted an after tax loss of PKR 1,704 million compared to the profit of PKR 247 million made in the same period last year. While the Company was able to maintain and grow its market share in a declining …
KARACHI: Chief Distribution Officer (CDO) K-Electric, Amer Zia met with Commissioner Karachi, Iftikhar Ali Shallwani at the Commissioner Office with regard to the power utility’s widely announced move to clear away the TV and internet cables, illegal light switches and other equipment encroaching on KE infrastructure. KE has already published public notices alerting all relevant stakeholders that these encroachments damage …
By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: An engaging panel discussion on how government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is leading amongst all other provinces towards progressive regulatory framework for Online Marketplaces such as Careem was held in its headquarters in Dubai. The renowned panel included Taimur Jhagra, Minister Finance, KP and Senior Leaders from Careem including Mudassir Sheikha, Co- Founder and CEO, Junaid Iqbal, …
KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, has been conferred the Speedtest Awards™ by Ookla®, for the third consecutive time. The results were announced after Ookla compared user-initiated tests taken on the Speedtest iOS and Android mobile apps from all major mobile operators in Pakistan during Q1-Q2 2019. The award marks a major achievement for Jazz for staying significantly ahead …
LONDON: Jersey residents will step back in time when British Airways celebrates 100 years of flying with a nostalgic entry in this year’s International Air Display on September 12. One of the airline’s heritage aircraft, an Airbus A319 in the former British European Airways (BEA) livery, will take part in the flypast, one of the highlights of the Jersey show …
DUBA: Travel from the UAE to the island of Ireland has seen strong growth from 1st January until 30th June 2019, based on travel statistics released by dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-standing travel agency, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Compared to the same period (H1) in 2018, UAE locals and residents have been visiting Ireland in greater numbers, drawn to …
DUBAI: Calling all parents! Bring your children and reveal their inner talents at BurJuman’s annual back to school talent show “BurJuman’s Rising Stars!” It’s time to unveil the dramatic and academic flair of your little ones as the Mall provides the stage for them to entertain and shine. After a successful event last year, discovering and nurturing talents from across …
ABU DHABI: Sime Darby Oils (SDO) and Dr. B.R. Shetty owned Abu Dhabi Vegetable Oil Company (ADVOC), are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership to market oils and fats products in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Via the partnership, SDO and ADVOC will operate in the region as a single sales and marketing …
Mr. Emil Wyss, who was the Consul General of Switzerland in Karachi from 2014-16, recently was in the metropolis and Hyderabad on a twelve days private visit. “Just before leaving Karachi after my diplomatic assignment ended, my wife and I committed to revisit this beautiful country every year around the 14th of August. I’m very happy that I could come …
