“Na Maloom Afraad 2” being a sequel of 2014’s comedy thriller Pakistani movie “Na Maloom Afraad” had high expectations which weren’t fulfilled.  From a tragic prologue to a very predictable epilogue “Na Maloom Afraad 2” co-written and directed by young, energetic and talented Nabeel Qureshi had its highs and lows. Story-line was predictable and that too coupled with over-flow of …

DUBAI: HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), revealed that school bus trips accounted for 13% of the total volume of trips during the morning rush hours in Dubai. Statistics showed that the number of students in public and private schools in Dubai in 2016 was about …

DUBAI: Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman, Al Habtoor Group welcomed a delegation from Lebanon’s American University of Science & Technology (AUST) at his office. The delegation was led by Dr Hiam Sakr, Founder and President of AUST. Dr Sakr was accompanied by Riad Sakr, Vice President, AUST and Dr Nabeel Haidar, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, AUST. Dr Sakr …

ISLAMABAD: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) in collaboration with Zain Ahmed is presenting ‘Heer Ranjha’, an epic folklore and a love story that has melted hearts for years, to raise funds for educating the less-privileged children of Pakistan. Inspired by Waris Shah’s poetry and based on the evergreen script of Kaifi Azmi, the stage play is being directed by Zain Ahmed, …

KARACHI: Punjab Nahi Jaungi, the latest offering by Salman Iqbal Films, ARY Films and Six Sigma Plus, has released worldwide on 31st August and 1st September 2017 nationwide with exclusive premieres in Karachi and Lahore. The much anticipated movie, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, is finally playing in cinemas after full-fledged promotions for months. The team left no stone unturned to promote …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the head office of the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed approved a number of future development projects. Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …

KARACHI: Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society (PNDS) organized its 14th Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) and Elections of Executive committee for the term of 2017-2019 recently at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. More than 130 participants attended the session including dietitians/nutritionists/dietetic students from various renowned institutes/hospitals/organizations in Karachi as well as PNDS Chapters core committee team members from Lahore, Islamabad & …

By Kamran Hashim Story of “Punjab Nahi Jaungi” is based on typical story of male chauvinist who happens to be filthy rich to get away with almost anything. The story seems to be inspired by many Pakistani movies of 90’s era, where the hero gets his way all through the movie till the end. Here hero Fawad Khagga has all …

DUBAI: The Women’s Committee at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held numerous events in celebration of the Emirati Women’s Day launched by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. Held on 28th  August every year, the …

KARACHI: Memon Medical Institute Hospital (MMI Hospital) organized Hepatitis C Free Screening Camp on August 19, 2017 and August 26, 2017 in Gadap, District Malir. The objective of the camp was to address the growing Hepatitis C disease in the locality and to create awareness among the local residents about this life-threatening disease. The camp was attended by not only …