BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) and Microsoft Corporation Pakistan (MS) have joined hands to jointly work for Youth Enablement and Empowerment through Information and Communication Technology integration and trainings. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between both the organizations, MS committed for Capacity building of young individuals especially from less privileged community on ICT skills (Coding …

KARACHI: A media junket was held here yesterday at The Patio to announce the launch of the upcoming drama series, “Aakhri Station.” Lead actor Sanam Saeed, vocalist Tahira Syed, writer Anum Mufti, director Sarmad Khoosat, musician Arshad Mehmood, producer Roshaneh Zafar, and creative media head, Moneeza Hashmi were all present and gladly answered all questions put forward to them by …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A launch and open-house event of Schole International Academy took place on Sunday, 4th February, 2018 at Korangi Creek. Visiting parents and children were overwhelmed by the sprawling custom-made premises that was beautifully decorated with balloons in the school colours. After being directed to the Red Carpet they participated in a fun, inter-active session with teachers, …

KARACHI: National Alliance for Safe Food (NAFS PAKISTAN) with the collaboration of Engro Foods Private Limited and Department of Food Science & Technology, Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education jointly organised one day training session on “Sensory Evaluation, Principles & Techniques”. President, NAFS Rana Awais Khan welcomed all participants and introduced the DIHE Food Department and NAFS joint activities as well …

KARACHI: Memon Medical Institute Hospital (MMI Hospital), a project of Memon Medical Institute Hospital, organized “MMIH Family Health Fiesta” recently at MMI hospital, Karachi. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Peer Mohammad Dewan, Founder and Chairman of Memon Health Foundation along-with Mr. Abdul Hakeem Baloch, Member of National Assembly of Pakistan.  Major General Syed Qaiser was the Guest of Honour …

KARACHI: A press conference for the upcoming movie, Azad was held here at Royal Rodale club yesterday. The press conference, hosted by Shanaz Ramzi started with an introduction to the film and studio. The movie trailer was then shown with some of the cast and crew members present at the occasion, after which the director and co-producer of the film, …

ABU DHABI: The UAE Space Agency, represented by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, discussed avenues for future cooperation with a high-profile delegation from Italy. The Italian delegation included Liborio Stellino, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, Sergio Lamboni, Vice President of Arescosmo – Defense and Space, and PieroCozzi, an Arescosmo advisor. During …

KARACHI: The 9th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), the country’s most anticipated literary event, is scheduled to be held on 9, 10, and 11 February 2018 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. A vibrant programme of talks, interviews, panel discussions, readings, book launches, English poetry readings/slam, Urdu mushaira, Sindhi mushairo, stand-up comedy, author signings, performing arts, film screenings, open mic, book …

KARACHI: Presidential elections for the tenure of 2017 to 2019 (remaining duration) of Okhai Memon Jamat (OMJ) were held at Hussein Ibrahim Sports Complex, Hussainabad, Federal B. Area, Karachi on Sunday,28 January and Abdul Razzak Muhammad Tahir Khosa bagged 2326 votes and elected President of Okhai Memon Jamat. According to OMJ’s member of Media Committee Rafiq Vayani; “elections process started …

LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) hosted its Annual Career Fair on January 27, 2018 to connect its students with prospective employers and introduce them to a myriad of job and internship opportunities offered by various public and private sector organisations. Being held for nine consecutive years, the annual career fair, this year welcomed over a 100 national …