KARACHI: Transfast, a leading cross-border payments service provider with presence in over 140 countries, has partnered with Habib Bank Limited (HBL), the largest commercial bank with over 1700 branches in Pakistan, to facilitate expatriates around the globe to send money to Pakistan. The remittance facility between Transfast and HBL is now available to the Pakistani expatriates globally. This partnership further strengthens …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Lucky Cement Limited joined hands with the Prime Minister’s Ehsaas Emergency Rashan Programme/Scheme to provide ration to those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak across Pakistan. In this regard, a MoU was signed at the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) headquarters in Islamabad. On this occasion, The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan also appreciated the efforts of …

News Desk KARACHI:A memorial fund has been established by the family of the deceased ZainPolani and his wife Sarah Polani, who along with their three children, lost their life in the tragic plane crash of the PIA flight PK 8303 on 22nd May, 2020 in Karachi. The endowment fund for Sadqa-e-Jariahhas been set up in collaboration with The Citizens Foundation …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etisalat today announced the expansion of its SmartHub in UAE with a state-of-the-art Tier 3 data centre facility at two new locations growing its presence in the region enabling global partners to bring digitalisation, implement cloud transformation initiatives, accelerate connectivity and capacity reach across Europe, US, Asia, Middle East and Africa. The opening of the new facilities in Fujairah and …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the launch of its Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) Programme, a CSR initiative designed to help SMEs in Dubai navigate new challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, by pairing them with large corporations that can offer support and mentorship where needed. The first-of-its-kind programme, established by Dubai Chamber’s Centre …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has joined hands with Liberty Textile Mill Limited (Liberty), a leading producer in healthcare textiles to produce high quality personal protective equipment (PPE). Liberty will be benefiting from Archroma’s specialty solutions for hygiene protection, and well-established technical expertise in the area of medical textiles. Amidst …

News Desk KARACHI: Naya Nazimabad, carrying on its commitment to give back to Karachi’s progressive middle class is preparing for the forthcoming inauguration of Ali Habib Medical Centre. The center is a not-for-profit institution named in the honour of late Mr. Ali Habib – former Chairman, House of Habib. Mr. Ali Habib’s contribution to Pakistan and its economy remains unparalleled. He …

ISLAMABAD: Recently, Facebook announced the winners of the Ethics in AI Research Initiative for the Asia Pacific, an initiative to help support thoughtful and groundbreaking academic research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) ethics.  Among the winners from nine different countries is Junaid Qadir, Professor at the Information Technology University (ITU) of the Punjab, along with co-investigator Amana Raquib, …

News Desk DUBAI: DHL Express recently added two new Boeing 767-300Fs to its MENA air fleet, marking a further step in the Company’s efforts to enhance its regional aviation network and improve its air capability to better support the region’s logistical demands.  The technologically-advanced, energy-efficient planes, which are based out of the Company’s regional Aviation Headquarters in the Kingdom of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates welcomes the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July, while putting in place careful measures to ensure the health and safety of travellers and communities. These protocols for travel into and out of Dubai airports were announced under the directives …