ABU DHABI: Serco Middle East, a leading provider of essential public services, held its 3rd ‘Road Safety Awareness Day’ yesterday (October 7th, 2018) in partnership with RoadSafetyUAE, the knowledge portal for road safety content in the UAE, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. The very well attended event highlighted the dangers of travelling on the UAE’s roads …

ASTANA: The Sixth Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions will be held in the Kazakh capital of Astana from 10 to 11 October under the theme “Global Leaders for a Secure World”. The summit will be attended by prominent politicians and religious activists and will meet Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, as well as many heads of state and …

KARACHI: Continuing with the “SAF Schools” initiative, SAF has adopted two schools in Rehri Goth and Wangi Goth in Karachi. Green Crescent Trust (GCT) are working with us as implementation partners for these two schools. As we all know, almost 22 million children in Pakistan are out of schools, most unable to attend schools because of poverty and lack of …

KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation (TDF) opened its doors today, to a first-of-its-kind TDF Magnifi Science Children’s Studio in Karachi. TDF Studio is a space where children can explore science, mathematics, technology, engineering, illusion with fun and hands-on activities and exhibits. Meet the skeleton, catch the stars, sit on a chair of nails, and explore more than 60 hands-on exhibits created for children …

By Rafiq Vayani 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, 30 September and Muhammad Shakil Abdul Sattar Gatta bagged 2507 votes and elected President of Okhai Memon Jamat. The elections process started at 10:00 am in …

KARACHI: Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari has provided one year scholarships to its 50 brilliant and deserving students to complete their MBBS and have also honor its 30 graduates with appreciation certificates on passing FCPS exams in first attempt. A ceremony to distribute scholarships and appreciation certificates to these students was organized by the management at college located …

KARACHI: The Adabi Committee of Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a book launching ceremony of “Wisal-e-Zindagi”, written by Syeda Nadia Muslim. The event was presided by Prof. Haroon Rasheed in which he said that, the dissertations of Nadia Muslim are very simple, by reading her book childhood memories revised into the mind. The famous drama writer Haseena Moin share …

By Syed Muhammad Amin KARACHI: Memon Medical Institute Hospital (MMIH) organized an awareness walk on World Heart Day on September 26 at the hospital.  Mr. Ajaz Saya, Honorary Chairman of Memon Health & Education Foundation was the chief guest.  The event was also attended by Deputy Chairman Dr. Ashraf Ebrahim, Brigadier Dr. Malik Waqar Ahmad Awan CEO MMI Hospital, Dr. …

MAKLI: Members of Global Green, Heritage Foundation trustees, people interested in environment protection and Makli commune came together here yesterday to plant 100 saplings adopting the Miyawaki-style of plantation, at Heritage Foundation. It was heartening to see the dedicated young and old alike planting various saplings like lemon, falsa, banana, morenga and much more, while braving the relentless heat of …

KARACHI: Medical and Social Committee of Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi with the collaboration of Pharmacy Graduation Association organized “World Pharmacist Day”. This day is very important for every pharmacist as they are the main pillar to treat any human stated by Chairman Sindh Healthcare Commission Dr Tipu Sultan. We are proud that we have thousands of Pharmacists who are …