KARACHI: Engro Holdings Limited, previously Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (PSX: ENGROH), announced its financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025. Overview of Financial PerformanceFor the half year ended 30th June 2025, on a consolidated basis, the Company’s consolidated Profit-After-Tax (PAT) stood at PKR 73,318 million (PAT attributable to shareholders: PKR 35,575 million) with an EPS of PKR …

By Rafiq Vayani BONN, Germany & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics specialist of DHL Group, has officially completed its minority stake acquisition in AJEX Logistics Services. AJEX is a leading GCC supply chain and transportation company, owned by Ajlan & Bros Holding Group. The move marks a significant milestone in DHL’s expansion into the rapidly growing Saudi Arabian parcel …

News Desk KARACHI: In a landmark move towards employee financial empowerment, ABHI, a neobank of the future, has partnered with FAST Cables, one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of electrical cables and LED Lights, to introduce Earned Wage Access (EWA) for its workforce. This collaboration highlights both companies’ shared commitment to employee welfare, ensuring stability and financial security for Fast Cables …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI:More than 2,875 Emirati businesswomen have joined the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ADCCI) membership during the first six months of 2025, reflecting an increasing contribution of Emirati women to the national economy and a supportive environment for female entrepreneurship in the emirate. Data from the Chamber shows that Mobdea licences made up the …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) welcomed a delegation from the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions, headquartered in Doha, led by H.E. Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali, Secretary-General of the Network. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise between the two institution. The delegation included senior Network officials, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A delegation from the US Consulate General in Karachi visited the Karachi Press Club at 10 am on Wednesday. The delegation was led by Hindi-Urdu Foreign language Spokeperson Margaret McLeod, accompanied by US State Department’s Reva Gupta and Press and Media Specialist US Consulate General Karachi Saif Jaskani. They were welcomed by the governing body of …

SUKKUR: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi conducted a working visit to Sukkur, the third-largest city in Sindh Province, Pakistan, on 26–27 August 2025. The visit aimed to promote the upcoming Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025, which will take place on 15–19 October 2025 in BSD City, Indonesia. During the meeting with the Sukkur Chamber of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market in the UAE, through its wholly owned subsidiary Globalpharma – UAE’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Ministry of Health to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in DIP Angola. The MoU reflects the strengthened bilateral relations highlighted during the …

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has partnered with Qist Bazaar to offer exclusive discounts on a wide range of essential products for its driver community across Pakistan. The initiative is part of inDrive’s commitment to creating a supportive ecosystem that enhances driver welfare and makes everyday needs more affordable. Through this collaboration, inDrive drivers can purchase various …

Web Desk KARACHI: In a landmark initiative to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, hosted the first official influencer trip from Pakistan to Türkiye this month. The trip was curated by Asiatic Public Relations Network (APR). Six prominent Pakistani social …