Infectious disease specialists warn of shifting outbreak dynamics and urge the public to recognise symptoms early and act without delay By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: It appears that Mpox may no longer be arriving in Pakistan exclusively from abroad. With local transmission now suspected in Karachi and an active outbreak in Khairpur, Sindh, Infectious Disease experts at the Aga Khan University …

Two lucky winners to drive home in luxury vehicle DUBAI: A retired oil and gas director from Pakistan has joined the growing list of dollar millionaires after being announced as a winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Dubai Duty Free Head office in Ramool. Mr. Mian Imtiazuddin, a 75-year-old Pakistani national …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a new service for its UAE-based Egyptian customers. For the first time, UAE-based customers of Egyptian nationality can open accounts with Mashreq Egypt instantly, fully remotely, and enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer money in real time …

This initiative was led by Mr. Anis Sajan, reinforcing Milano by Danube’s people-first philosophy By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: At a time when many organizations are responding to global uncertainty with layoffs, salary cuts, and reduced employee engagement, Milano by Danube continues to stand firm in its people-first philosophy. Through meaningful initiatives, the company prioritizes employee wellbeing, unity, and long-term resilience. …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a roundtable discussion attended by more than 70 business leaders from member companies of the Dubai Jewellery Group. The meeting focused on reviewing the latest developments, enhancing the sector’s agility, and strengthening its resilience amid current regional and international …

The FTA confiscated 29.5 million tobacco packs without Digital Tax Stamps and 7.6 million non-compliant excise goods packs By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in …

KARACHI: Supernet Technologies Limited (STL) has entered a new growth phase with Rs9.2 billion in FY2025 revenue and a multi-billion project pipeline, as the company scales up its presence across cybersecurity, telecom and digital infrastructureacross telecom, banking, and defense segments, as the company positions itself for its next phase of growth following its transition to the Main Board of the …

ISLAMABAD: easypaisa digital bank, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform and digital bank, is proud to support the Government of Pakistan in the implementation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Fuel Package 2026, enabling fast, secure, and transparent disbursement of financial assistance to millions of eligible citizens nationwide. easypaisa is the first digital wallet to facilitate the transfer of the first batch …

ABU DHABI: MBME Group, a UAE-based leader in technology solutions and digital transformation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group. The collaboration will explore opportunities across digital payments, financial services, and merchant solutions within the UAE, united by a commitment to responsible and regulated financial innovation. The engagement unites MBME’s established digital …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Investments announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Community Contributions Establishment – JOOD, an official Dubaibased contribution entity established to enable and organize community contributions in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33. The MoU was signed between Dubai Investments and JOOD and the signing ceremony was attended by Khalid Bin Kalban, …