By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The International Business Forum (IBF), under the leadership of its Founder and Chairman Mr. Ali Arsh Khan, successfully organized the Pakistan Business Leaders Summit 2026 at Marine Venues, DHA Karachi. The prestigious event brought together a distinguished gathering of government officials, ministers, secretaries, bureaucrats, business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and members of the corporate sector. The summit …

Collaboration to enable seamless, secure and scalable connectivity for electric vehicles, connected cars and next-generation mobility solutions DUBAI: e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of e&, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lenovo Connect to deliver advanced IoT and connected vehicle solutions across the GCC and international markets. The partnership combines e&’s extensive international network footprint, cutting-edge 5G …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A portrait session was held on Friday, 3 July 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Consulate General of Malaysia Office in Karachi, bringing together HBS, family members, and staff of LRS for a memorable gathering. The session provided an opportunity to strengthen bonds and capture meaningful moments among participants in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Earlier …

The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), in collaboration with Pakistan Post, launched the World’s Longest Commemorative Postage Stamp and a Souvenir Sheet in honour of the legendary artist, calligrapher and poet Sadequain on his 96th birth anniversary at the National Art Gallery, Islamabad, on 30 June 2026. The ceremony was attended by government officials, artists, philatelists, cultural personalities …

DUBAI: Huawei has announced the UAE availability of the new HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max, its ultra-slim 13-inch tablet designed to bring PC-level productivity, immersive viewing, and advanced creativity tools into a remarkably lightweight form. Featuring a 3K Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display, a powerful productivity suite, and support for seamless mobile work, the MatePad Pro Max will be available in the …

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the launch of the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a new solution that helps financial institutions detect and respond to cyber threats that can lead to fraud and financial loss, leveraging the same cybersecurity capabilities Visa uses to protect its own global network. Fraud is widely recognized as a downstream outcome of earlier cyber incidents, …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has secured top honors at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, being recognized as Pakistan’s Best Digital Bank, Best Bank for Financial Inclusion, and Best Bank for Use of Technology in the domestic category. Organized by FinanceAsia, the premier capital markets platform in Asia Pacific, the awards recognize the region’s leading financial …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate, today announced the redevelopment and expansion of Mall of Al Ain, through its commercial real estate arm, Makani Real Estate, marking the Group’s first major investment in the destination since its acquisition in 2024. Scheduled …

By Rafiq Vayani ASTANA/ABU DHABI: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, announced that His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has awarded its Managing Director & Group CEO, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, with the prestigious Order of Friendship, for his role in advancing UAE-Kazakhstan cooperation in supply chain …

KARACHI: K-Solar (Private) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of K-Electric’s investment arm KE Ventures Company (Pvt) Limited, and Mingyang Smart Energy Group Limited, one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer and a major global supplier of utility-scale and industrial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), have signed an agreement to bring Mingyang’s solutions to the local industry in Pakistan. Under …