By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: As a way of further bolstering its long-standing efforts to reach out to members of underprivileged sections of society, Telenor Microfinance Bank, one of Pakistan’s leading microfinance bank, aims to serve the unbanked and under-banked members of society as well as empower them by delivering quality financial services, thereby paving the way for greater financial inclusion. …

KARACHI: A charitable health organization has offered the Sindh government to run its half a dozen Thalassaemia centres, which are lying functionless for years after completion in different cities of the province including Karachi, saying they could make these centres functional under public-private partnership provided ample resources are given with no strings attached. Afzaal Memorial Thalassaemia Foundation (AMTF), which recently …

LAHORE: Following the release of JUG(ART) to much acclaim, Nehr Ghar Films releases the second song from the Pakistani Crime Thriller Laal Kabootar also titled as, “Laal Kabootar.” The EDM inspired song has been composed and produced by Taha Malik, who also features on the vocals along with Coke Studio artist Zoe Viccaji. The tongue and cheek lyrics for “Laal …

DUBAI: Alumni and final year students attended a career fair organised by Emirates Aviation University at its campus in Dubai International Academic City. A number of prominent local and international companies took part in the event including Freightworks, Lufthansa Technik, Air Arabia, Thales, DAE (Dubai Aerospace Enterprise ) and Oliv. EAU students had the opportunity to receive consultations, participate in …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, Director General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has honoured ZAJEL, the UAE’s leading provider of courier and parcel delivery services, in recognition of its role as a strategic partner in the health services sector and its continued support for the development of Sheryan, Dubai’s online health licensing system for all healthcare …

DUBAI: If companies want to increase work productivity, valuing career happiness within organizations is most important, Manar Al Maarifa Training and Management Consultant, one of the leading national companies in management consulting and specialized training, said on the occasion of the International Happiness Day, further noting that companies play a key role in providing a positive and motivating work environment …

KARACHI: Sadia Jabbar Productions, famed for Balu Mahi, has released the official trailer of the much hyped web-series, Shameless Proposals on March 18, 2019. The trailer traces the struggles a girl has to go through for her wedding in our society. It revolves around the dynamics a girl thinks are necessary for her marriage proposal. The clip also represents some …

LAHORE:Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has further transformed 9 exchanges in 7 cities as part of its Network Transformation Project (NTP). The upgraded exchanges are Khyber Exchange in Peshawar, Tarnol & F11 Exchange in Islamabad, Jauhar Exchange in Karachi, DHA & Misrishah Exchange in Lahore, CTX Faisalabad Exchange in Faisalabad, Mumtazabad Exchange in Multan and Lohianwala Exchange in Gujranwala. Through …

KARACHI: The Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) has warned that situation of availability of dentists in small towns and rural areas of the country has become so much dismal that fatal oral diseases among their populace could spread like an epidemic if due corrective measures are not taken on an emergency basis. The PDA issued this health alert on Tuesday as …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan’s first production “Nach Na Janay” in collaboration with KopyKats Production was premiered yesterday. With the legendary writer Anwar Maqsood onboard the prequel of “Angan Terha” famous play of 1983, “Nach Na Janay” directed by Dawar Mahmood will remain in the theatre till Ramadan. Yasir Hussain is back to the stage after 7 years playing the …