By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Synapse Pakistan Neuroscience Institute and the Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture (IVS) have launched a formal partnership creating a structured pathway for IVS students to access highly subsidized psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, accommodation-focused support, and specialist clinical expertise. The partnership comes amid growing recognition within higher education institutions of the need for more structured …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange hosted a Gong Ceremony to mark the official listing of Sitara Petroleum Service Limited, following the successful completion of its landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO). This milestone event celebrated Sitara Petroleum’s achievement and underscored the growing strength, depth and resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets. The IPO generated record-breaking investor participation, raising PKR 4.8 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  In the presence of Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, and His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer of the Knowledge Fund Establishment (KFE),the Community Development Authority, in collaboration with the Knowledge Fund Establishment, celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of the “Parental Well-Being Programe” at Dubai Schools – …

RIYADH: Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization focused on accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, launched its report titled “Civilian Digital Ecosystems at the Core: Safeguarding During Crisis” as part of its efforts to advance international digital cooperation and support the development of trusted, resilient, and people-centered digital ecosystems. The report examines the growing risks …

“Safe, Nutritious and Healthy Baking is the right of every citizen and our fundamental responsibility” The Pakistan Baking Summit 2026, organized by the National Alliance for Safe Food at the Grand Ballroom of Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, successfully brought together leading stakeholders from Pakistan’s baking, flour milling, food processing, nutrition, and regulatory sectors to discuss the future of the baking …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SAMANA Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, today announced a landmark achievement with the celebration of its 50th project. This milestone cements the position of the company as a highly trusted force in the regional real estate sector, reflecting a journey of building lasting investor confidence, delivering reliable partnerships, and maintaining an unwavering …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly concluded the 21st Cycle of the Environmental Drawing Competition (EDC) and the 3rd Cycle of Art from Waste (AfW) Competition with a distinguished awarding ceremony held at The Ismaili Centre Dubai. The event brought together students, educators, dignitaries, corporate representatives, jury members and families to celebrate the remarkable creativity and environmental …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s ride-hailing sector is entering a period of recalibration as rising fuel costs and economic pressures reshape pricing models, demand patterns, and driver earnings. Since early March, one of the most famous and commonly used ride hailing app Yango Pakistan has introduced six phased fare revisions across major urban centers. Rather than implementing a single across-the-board increase, the adjustments …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai and Cyprus Airways have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the GCC. The partnership enables customers to travel on a single itinerary with coordinated baggage handling and streamlined transfers …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The world’s greatest stages await but the journey starts right here. Abu Dhabi, be a part of the “Revolution” on Friday, 21 August when Sonu Nigam kicks off his world tour at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. India’s most celebrated vocalist and the man dubbed as ‘Lord of Chords’ and ‘Ruler of Hearts’, returns to the …