KARACHI: A plantation drive was organised in front of Darsgah-e-Khursheed Secondary School in collaboration with Green Minds Pakistan to mark Independence Day. Students from each class planted a sapling and pledged not only to plant trees but also to take responsibility for their care and protection. The students vowed that they would not abandon the plants after planting them, but …

KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi has inaugurated the “Was Dhaari Sindhi Theatre Festival 2026” in a grand ceremony. Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah attended the inaugural ceremony as the special guest, accompanied by President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah. The ceremony was attended by a large number of theatre …

By Musfirah Ahmed KARACHI: Global Memon Organization (GMO), hosted by Mrs. Rehana Hanif, organized a vibrant women-only cooking competition celebrating the talent, creativity and culinary skills of home chefs and young aspiring cooks. Representing Biz Today International on behalf of Executive Editor Rafiq Vayani, Musfirah Ahmed of Feast Flavour attended the event and praised the organizers for creating a comfortable …

KARACHI: A Get-Together Cum Dinner was held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Khayaban-e-Rahat, Phase VII, DHA, Karachi, bringing together distinguished guests, community members and friends in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The gathering commenced after Namaz-e-Isha and featured a short Qur’anic Zikr and Bayan delivered by Maulana Ishtiaq, offering an opportunity for reflection and spiritual guidance. The event was …

KARACHI: Sakan-e-Sheza Trust, in collaboration with the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF), has officially launched Project FAME at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, marking a significant step towards women’s empowerment, inclusion and economic independence. The year-long initiative aims to benefit 100 women, with particular emphasis on women with disabilities, by recognizing their abilities, providing professional and vocational skills, facilitating access …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The grand Valima reception of Muhammad Shakir, son of Shabbir Haroon (Shabbir Noor Soomar), President of the All Pakistan Memon Federation and a prominent business personality, was held in Karachi with great elegance and warmth. The prestigious gathering was attended by Sindh Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, renowned religious and social leader Haji Hanif Tayyab, …

News Desk AUCKLAND: In conjunction with the Independence Month celebrations, the Auckland Malaysian Liaison Bureau (AMB), a Malaysian student organisation in Auckland, joined in the festivities by organising a theatre production centred on the spirit of patriotism. Hikayat – Malaysian Theatre Night 2026, entitled “BIRU”, portrays the struggle to defend the homeland and preserve harmony and unity from the grip …

Integration of 1,607 vehicles into the Bolt platform strengthens service availability, improves operational efficiency, and reduces customer waiting times DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in the UAE, and its strategic partner Bolt, has signed a partnership agreement with Arabia Taxi, a subsidiary of the Economic Group Holdings, to integrate the company’s fleet …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Mr. Mohd Yunus Ibrahim, Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Muhammad Irfan Soomro, Director General, Foreign Affairs’ Liaison Office Karachi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, 18 August, 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views and further strengthen the close and cordial relations between Malaysia and Pakistan.

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has received its third consecutive Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), recognising its consistent delivery of evidence-based, guideline-directed care to patients experiencing heart attacks. The award is based on AKUH’s participation in the ACC Chest Pain-MI Registry, which enables hospitals to continuously measure their care against established clinical …