KARACHI: Dr. Ishrat Husain, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, was the chief guest at the 4th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICIBF -2020). It was organized by the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. During his speech, Dr. Husain shared two distinct advantages of Islamic Banking. First, all transactions …

The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) elected its new Office Bearers for the year 2020-2021 in its 334th meeting held in Karachi on November 3, 2020. The Council unanimously elected Mr. Iftikhar Taj as President of the Institute, Mr. Ashfaq Yousuf Tola and Mr. Muhammad Ali Latif as Vice Presidents. Mr. Iftikhar Taj is a …

The economic empowerment for women is one of the key developmental goals for an emerging economy. In a country like Pakistan where women make up for roughly half of the country’s population, it is of utmost importance that women entrepreneurs have the freedom and right to control their time, assets as well as the resulting income. PINE Global and INJAZ …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai-based dnata Travel Group brands have won eight accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Middle East. Representing the travel division of dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, awards earned by the dnata Travel Group for 2020 included: Middle East’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider 2020 (Yalago), Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA 2020 (dnata …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport in the Maldives with two weekly flights starting from 12 December 2020. The flights will be operated by the airline’s newest Airbus 321neoLR which features 150 seats in economy class and 16 flat-bed seats …

Advance Telecom, the leading Mobile Phone distribution house, is pleased to announce the addition of itel Mobile, the fastest growing mobile phone brand in the country, into our portfolio. With each passing year technology keeps on advancing tremendously and Advance Telecom strives to keep its customers up to date with the latest gadgets and devices. Founded in 2006, we have …

Delivering on its commitment to continuous innovation, TPL Trakker, Pakistan’s leading IoT Company, has launched yet another industry-first initiative – TrakkerPro. With TrakkerPro, TPL Trakker has gone the extra mile to give customers complete peace of mind. For the first time in Pakistan,  TrakkerPro customers will get the cash equivalent of the value of their car if, due to unforeseen circumstances, the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: As every year goes by, health issues related to men are gaining attention worldwide. That’s because most men do not discuss their health issues, don’t take action, and die too young, that too when most of the deaths are largely preventable. Bawabat Al Sharq Mall launches its Movember campaign during November to help men live happier, …

Up and coming singer-songwriter and producer Haris Haroon has just released his latest song ‘Meherma’ on all digital platforms worldwide. It is accompanied by a heart touching music video. Meherma is a soothing love ballad that features a blend of subtle rhythms and tones that come together perfectly to create a moving musical experience. Lyrically, it explores the idea that …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, raised the UAE flag outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building today – an annual activity at the Emirates Group to mark Flag Day. Hoisting the flag supports the call made by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President …