The 15th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry (ISNPC-15) will commence at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK) on Monday morning (Feb. 21). Sindh Minister for Health & Population Welfare Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho will inaugurate the international symposium (Feb. 21-24) in which a large number of national and international scientists will participate. …

Rooted in New York and Pakistan, Sufi rock group Junoon delighted fans at Expo 2020 Dubai with a message of peace, love and unity, as they played a stellar gig in Dubai Exhibition Centre on Friday. Due to the band’s cross-cultural upbringing, their musical influences are diverse, spanning western rock icons such as The Beatles and Led Zeppelin through to …

The Gerry’s Group organized its first blood donation drive in collaboration with the Office of the District Health Officer- Islamabad, Pakistan Red Crescent Society and Nestle Pakistan at the Mass Vaccination Centre, F9 Park, Islamabad. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Baseer Achakzai, Director/National Program Manager, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination. As part of the social commitment …

DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 will feature almost 1,000 cultural and entertainment events and shows during EXPO 2020 in Dubai from 1st October 2021 – 31st March 2022. Visitors will get a glimpse into Malaysian culture with daily dance performances carrying the harmony in diversity message of the award-winning Malaysia, Truly Asia tourism campaign. The 12-member cultural troupe …

Jamaica celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai today (18 February) by underlining its standing as a growing maritime hub that offers immense investment opportunities, as well as hosting a lively performance that showcased its strong music heritage, centring around reggae. Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 …

Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance in 2021 with a profit before tax of PKR 24.8 billion compared to PKR 23.6 billion in 2020. Performance was driven by strong balance sheet growth, continued productivity improvements and risk discipline. The Bank’s revenue was lower by PKR 3.5 billion primarily due to sharp reduction in interest rates …

Hysab Kytab – one of the leading Fintech has signed an agreement with Askari Bank. This collaboration will empower Askari bank’s Internet and Mobile banking app users to take greater control of their financial well-being. With PFM, users can effortlessly record and track expenses, create budgets in various categories, plan and track saving goals, view all accounts in one place …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With less than 24 hours to go until the 15th edition of the world’s fastest half marathon, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) today welcomed six elite athletes set to compete in the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon on 19 February to a press conference on Marjan Island. The press conference was attended by …

Tennis star and 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic visited the Serbia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday, ahead of workshops run by his charity organisation. Excited young fans gathered to watch the World no. 1’s arrival, prior to his tour of the pavilion, rushing to get a picture or two. Djokovic stopped at a number of exhibits inside, …

EROS, a leading consumer electronic retailer in the UAE is seeing great demand for Samsung’s major smartphone line-up of 2022. EROS announced its best deals and gifts (worth AED 1282) with every pre-order of Galaxy S22. This includes Galaxy Buds Pro, Amazfit Band 5, Wireless charger, and Samsung Care for 1 year. In addition, customers also have the option to …