MULTAN: Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) today announced the inauguration of its new grain storage facility in Multan, its first owned industrial site in Pakistan, adding approximately 40,000 metric tons of grain storage capacity in South Punjab to LDC’s logistics capabilities in the country. “Pakistan is an important market for grains and a key destination for LDC in South Asia, where …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Kuwait’s Al-Oyoun Women’s were crowned champions of the third edition of Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Basketball Cup For Ladies 2026, following five days of competition at Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in Abu Dhabi. Al Gharafa from Qatar were runners-up, while Fatima Bint Mubarak Academy Basketball Team from the UAE finished third. Held Under …

The Watch helps identify Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes Risks DUBAI: Huawei hosted the Chase the Wild global product launch event today in Munich, Germany. A sweeping portfolio of new smart wearables, tablets, smartphones, and audio devices were announced underscoring Huawei’s vision of technology as a catalyst for bold exploration and personal expression. The company emphasised that its latest products …

Bank crosses PKR 4 billion in disbursements, including PKR 2.2 billion during August alone By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Meezan Bank has approved more than PKR 31.45 billion in housing finance across 4,424 applications under the Government of Pakistan’s Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Programme – Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA), reflecting strong demand for affordable, Shariah-compliant home financing across the country. The …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and Dolmen Group have partnered to enhance access to premium home ownership through exclusive financing for clients interested in Grove Residency, Dolmen Group’s latest residential development in Karachi. As part of the collaboration, eligible clients can benefit from savings of at least PKR 5 million on qualifying purchases, alongside access to tailored …

Web Desk KARACHI: Engro Holdings Limited (“Engro Holdings”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Engro Corporation Limited (“Engro Corporation”) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (“Lotte Chemical Pakistan”) for the sale and transfer of its entire shareholding in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (“EPCL”), representing approximately 56.19% of EPCL’s issued and …

News Desk DUBAI: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has launched a fully digital salary payment experience for employers across the UAE through an integration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) enabled via Al Etihad Payments (AEP). Reaffirming the bank’s commitment to supporting UAE-based businesses, this initiative enables Mashreq’s business banking customers to directly register their accounts with …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On 25 August 2026, H.E. Mr. Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand received a courtesy call by H.E. Mr. Mohd Yunus Bin Ibrahim, the newly appointed Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, at the Royal Thai Consulate-General. H.E. Mr. Surashete Boontinand welcomed H.E. Mr. Mohd Yunus Bin Ibrahim to Karachi and extended best wishes for a …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost carrier, has launched its first direct flight between Muscat and Sylhet, Bangladesh, becoming the first foreign airline to operate scheduled services to the city. Sylhet becomes SalamAir’s third destination in Bangladesh, further strengthening international connectivity to the country and expanding the airline’s presence across the Indian Subcontinent.  The inaugural flight departed Muscat International Airport with a load factor of approximately 70%, reflecting encouraging …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi will host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Indonesian Medical Pavilion at the Health Asia Expo & Conference 2026 on Thursday, 10 September 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hall 4, Karachi Expo Centre. The Indonesian Pavilion will bring together leading Indonesian healthcare companies to showcase quality …