KARACHI: The most anticipated war drama film “The Last Full Measure” would be hitting cinemas across Pakistan on Friday, (today) 31st January 2020, making this the first time that a Hollywood film by a Pakistani Executive Producer would be released in Pakistan. Written and directed by Todd Robinson, the film stars Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt Ed Harris, and …

News Desk KARACHI: On a consolidated basis, Lucky Cement Limited reported net profit after tax of PKR 3.21 billion after taking out PKR 0.71 billion attributable to non-controlling interests for the half year ended December 31, 2019, which translates into earnings per share (EPS) of PKR 9.93 / share as compared to PKR 17.92 / share reported during the same period last …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group Chairman & Chief Executive, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum today received Nadim Hakim, Beirut Basketball Club President at the Group’s headquarters. During the visit, Hakim presented the Arab Women’s Club Championship Trophy to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed. This is the first time the Beirut Basketball Club clinches the Arab Women’s Club Championship title. Emirates …

DUBAI: 26 of the Emirates Group’s top employees received the organisation’s most prestigious recognition today at the Najm Chairman’s Awards. The awards recognise employees whose work and actions are characterised by a strong work ethic, a spirit of innovation, extraordinary acts of bravery and selfless teamwork. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline …

LAHORE: Kaarvan Crafts Foundation have signed a contract with MoU with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). With this new contract, the National Incubation Center (NIC) at LUMS will take the Urban Entrepreneurship development model to the Rural Women entrepreneurs at the grassroots level. The aim of this partnership is to bridge the urban-rural  divide through participatory design where …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan recognized on last Monday as “Mr. Pakistan & Mr. Karachi” during the introduction ceremony of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital (SKCH) Karachi. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and the country’s top business and corporate leadership was present at the event. Chairman SKCH and Prime Minister Imran Khan inducted him in the Advisory Board …

By Rafiq Vayani LONDON: e-Magine, a Pakistani based ed-tech start up, founded by Ms. Huda Garib, is an organization that prides itself on providing customized trainings and workshops for individuals of all ages to equip them with the skills that will serve to be a major asset as they strive to get ahead of the competition in a rapidly changing …

News Desk LAHORE: A one-day workshop for journalists was organized by Uber at Lahore Press Club. The global ride-hailing giant, as a part of their initiative to impart marketable digital skills to create successful freelancers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Keeping pace with an increasingly digital world that requires an in-depth understanding of technological trends and advancements across the globe. The workshop …

News Desk DUBAI: The Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group, the UAE-based perfumery pioneer, revealed today (Wednesday 29th January 2020) the opening of its newest and largest flagship store at the Dubai Mall. Strategically located in level one of the mall, the new store signals the commencement of a renewed period of heritage for Swiss Arabian-highlighting the company’s continuing commitment to create …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Laal Series & Natasha Baig hosted a celebration of Natasha Baig’s debut album “Zariya” at Pakistan American Cultural Centre, Karachi on 28th January 2020. Magnitude of this launch event was no less than grand. As per schedule of events, we were greeted at the red carpet by the media partners and their photographers and they …