KARACHI: Ushna Shah is a renowned actor in the Pakistani media industry today. Known for being vocal about her stance on topics happening around the world; she isn’t afraid to hold back. On Iffat Omar’s show, ‘Say It All’, Ushna discusses everything ranging from mental health, being a celebrity, social media and the tribulations of acting. When clearing out misinterpretations …

News Desk KARACHI: Dairy sector has a potential to employ 60 million people in dairy & livestock sector; currently more than 10 million families are connected with milk processing companies. Altogether Pakistan produces 60 billion liters of milk per annum and has a potential to double the production through increasing milking yield per animal. Pakistan Dairy Association is however grieved …

News Desk KARACHI: Rotary Pakistan Literacy Mission (RPLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding withPakistan Academic Consortium (PAC) for a social cause of promoting literacy rate and education in the country and provide students with avenues of intellectual/moral and personality development. In this regard, a simple but impressive ceremony was held on Tuesday 7th July 2020. PDG Muhammad Faiz Kidwai, National …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE obtains ‘Dubai assured stamp for tourism and retail establishments’ for its commitment to the standards and guidelines for public health and safety, and its eagerness to follow and apply the highest international standards to ensure the safety of its visitors from the population of the country and its …

RIGA: Icelandair and airBaltic have signed a codeshare agreement that opens new markets for the carriers by allowing them to sell and issue airline tickets jointly throughout their networks. airBaltic customers will benefit from convenient access to Iceland and North America. At the same time, Icelandair passengers can now purchase a ticket to a number of airBaltic destinations in the Baltics and beyond. Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: …

News Desk KARACHI: Speaking on Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, Haji Rafique Pardesi, Chairman, World Kashmir Forum (WKF), said that humanity is shocked and ashamed of the ongoing Indian atrocities in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The international community should take immediate and decisive notice of these atrocities. He reiterated that we would continue to support the struggle of the oppressed Kashmiris at …

News Desk ORLANDO, USA: dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has marked an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety and security in the USA. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata USA the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company at its …

News Desk KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Islamic and the Institute of Business Administration have announced the Alfalah Islamic Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance for five fresh undergraduate students for their entire first year. The MoU for this initiative was signed by Mr. Atif Bajwa, CEO and President of Bank Alfalah and Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director IBA, at a ceremony …

News Desk DUBAI: Businesses and healthcare providers in the UAE looking for an easier way to source and secure personal protective equipment (PPE) can now do so through Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s newly launched Response Initiative (RRI). The online marketplace connects reliable buyers and sellers of PPE and medical supplies and aims to meet a growing demand among …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is now collaborating with Mediclinic Middle East, part of private hospital group, Mediclinic International, to offer its UAE-based travellers a convenient COVID-19 PCR testing service at their home, or at a Mediclinic facility, prior to their travel. This development is part of the airline’s Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety programme, recently introduced to ensure the highest standards of …