KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali will perform live at 8:00 pm on November 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony of the 25-day 3rd World Culture Festival Karachi 2026, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi. The festival will bring together 1,000 artists from 150 countries, while more than 500 artists from across Pakistan will also showcase their talent. …

DUBAI: SHRM MENA has announced that the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2026, taking place in December 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, will be held under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing human capital development, strengthening workforce capabilities and preparing organizations and their people to navigate …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Khudi Wellness Carnival 2026, a two-day initiative commemorating World Mental Health Day, concluded at Greenwich University Campus, Karachi, bringing together mental health professionals, academics, healthcare practitioners, social organisations, wellness advocates, students and community members under the theme “Better Minds, Brighter Futures.” Organised by Khudi Wellness in collaboration with Thrive School of Psychology, Greenwich University, the …

News Desk KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) announces the launch of Lucky Islamic Capital Protected Fund Plan I (LICPFP I), a Shariah-compliant capital protected investment plan designed to provide investors with competitive returns while ensuring principal protection through a dynamic asset allocation strategy. The Fund seeks to balance growth potential and capital protection by dynamically allocating investments between Shariah-compliant …

By Syeda Sheza Saaim KARACHI: Sakan-e-Sheza Trust hosted a breast cancer awareness session and celebrated pink hope 2026. The programs main guest speaker was Homeopathic doctor, Dr Saba Alvi principal of Alvi Homeopathic Medical College. A visionary leader for health education and women empowerment. The nomination recognises her commitment to women’s welfare and empowerment. She is a active participant in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. Iqbal Advani, Patron of the International Memon Organization (IMO) and Chairman of the World Memon Business Forum (WMBF), hosted a lavish dinner reception in honour of newly elected IMO Global President Mr. Abdulla Haji Iqbal and the organisation’s office bearers. The distinguished gathering took place at the Pearl Executive Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has launched the Centre for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE), a new centre dedicated to identifying the sources of air pollution in Punjab. The centre has been established with a major grant from Coefficient Giving, which is funding a multi-year, multi-site study to identify and quantify the major contributors …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Qatar has successfully concluded “The Garden Souq by Visit Qatar”, which was held at Raffles Hotel Singapore from 7 to 9 October, during race week in Singapore, welcoming more than 1700 visitors. The event was attended by His Excellency Saad bin Ali al-Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, and His Excellency Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, Ambassador …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia (KJM), Karachi, successfully organised the National Sports Day 2026 celebration on 10 October 2026 at Legends Arena, Karachi. The event was attended by a total of 80 participants, comprising KJM staff, family members and Malaysian students in Karachi. Various sporting activities, including badminton, table tennis, futsal and cricket, were held to …

News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank has approved 6,880 housing finance cases worth approximately Rs49 billion under the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program – Ghar Ho Tu Apna (GHTA) Scheme, with 1,000 families receiving financing totalling Rs7.34 billion as of September 30, 2026. The bank has received more than 27,800 applications worth approximately Rs179 billion through its own network and the PHA …