This five-year strategic collaboration will establish a pioneering Special Educational Needs Unit, train thousands of educators, and create lasting change for children with disabilities across Sindh KARACHI: In a move set to reshape how Pakistan educates children with disabilities, the Sindh Cabinet has approved a five-year partnership between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) and the Aga …

News Desk RIYADH: The World Gold Council’s Q2 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand1 was flat year-on-year at 1,269t, as the gold price eased from the record highs seen at the start of 2026. This pushed demand for H1 2% higher year-on-year to an estimated 2,522t worth US$380bn. Investment in gold ETFs, bars and coins dropped …

News Desk KARACHI: International Packaging Films Limited (the “Company”), one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging films, has announced its planned expansion into Europe through the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in Portugal. The proposed subsidiary will be incorporated by IPAK Connect Packaging Materials Trading FZCO (“IPAK Connect”), the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary based in Dubai, United Arab …

The new term will introduce TiE Fellows, reshape youth entrepreneurship support and deepen mentor and investor engagement By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TiE Dubai, the regional chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the global network fostering entrepreneurship, has announced the appointment of its new board for 2026 – 2027 and new plans to give founders across the UAE and wider MENA …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On July 30, Consul General HATTORI Masaru joined the Mango Diplomacy Festival 2026 in Karachi, graced by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari as chief guest and the Honorable Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah. Organized by Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi, the event brought together diplomats, government officials, and business leaders to celebrate Pakistan’s iconic …

OSLO: Pakistan once again made its presence felt at the Norway Cup , the world’s largest youth football tournament, which this year welcomed 1,857 teams, more than 21,000 players, and participants from over 100 countries in Oslo, Norway. Better Future Pakistan concluded its campaign with a place among the tournament’s top 16 teams. “Although finishing in the top 1% is …

DUBAI: Dubai Lynx, MENA’s leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has announced Elda Choucair, CEO, Omnicom Media Middle East and Africa (MENA), as its 2026 Advertising Person of the Year. One of Dubai Lynx’s highest honours, the Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to MENA’s advertising industry in the past year. Speaking about the Award, Philip Thomas, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Premium Masterclass led by renowned Chef Abida Baloch at Lal Qila Restaurant on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, brought together enthusiastic women for an engaging and inspiring culinary experience. Participants explored new recipes, learned professional cooking techniques, and gained valuable insights from the celebrated chef in an interactive session. The masterclass provided a vibrant platform for …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel, in partnership with the Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and in collaboration with the All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA), successfully hosted the Mango Diplomacy Fest today at the Grand Ballroom, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, business leaders, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Engineering has launched Material Futures Studio, a six-week programme that challenges university students to reimagine retired aircraft materials and transform them into new products. Led by the Upcycling department within Emirates Engineering, the Material Futures Studio brings students together with aviation professionals to work on real-world industry challenges, encouraging fresh thinking while helping develop the next …