KARACHI: Banking Ombudsman Sirajuddin Aziz and Ameena Saiyid, Managing Director of Lightstone Publishers, have signed an agreement for the publication of Mr Aziz’s professional autobiography, Wings of Destiny: A Bankers’ Professional Autobiography Carved by Destiny and Colleagues. The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at a local hotel in Karachi. Sharing insights into his remarkable career, Mr Aziz spoke …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi His Excellency, Mohd Yunus Ibrahim was honoured to attend the celebration of the 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia on Monday, 17 August 2026 at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi. The celebration commenced with a flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by a reception featuring …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi commemorated the 81st Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence together with the Indonesian community and their families in Sindh Province. The celebration featured a solemn flag-hoisting ceremony, followed by a reception with Indonesian cultural performance, and a culinary bazaar. The event was also attended by Pakistani government representatives, …

KARACHI: Women’s Corner by Mahreen Naz organized a memorable event to celebrate Pakistan’s 14th August Independence Day on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at Kathiawar Cooperative Housing Society. The event was a great success, exceeding expectations and receiving an overwhelming response from participants and guests. The organizers expressed their gratitude to Allah Almighty for the successful and meaningful celebration, which concluded …

From striking architecture and luxury retail to family entertainment and diverse dining experiences, Doha’s malls have evolved into destinations in their own right. This August, visitors from across the GCC can discover another side of the city through a month-long celebration of shopping, dining and entertainment. Adding even more to the experience, Hala Summer brings a season of offers, activities …

Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi Marks the 81st Independence Day with Blood Donation Drive in Collaboration with Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF) By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, in collaboration with the Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF), organized its annual blood donation drive on Saturday at the AMTF Center in Karachi, as …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The 4th Mother’s Convention 2026 of Okhai Memon Jamat proudly celebrated outstanding academic achievements through the prestigious Fakhr-e-Okhai Memon Academic Excellence Award, honouring young achievers who have brought distinction to their community through exceptional dedication and performance. The event highlighted the remarkable accomplishments of Ms. Marium Siddiq Punjwani, recognised as the world’s youngest ACCA Affiliate at …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: General Manager Karachi Marriott Hotel Mr. Raza Abbas warmly welcomed His Excellency Mr. Mohd Yunus Ibrahim, Consul General of Malaysia to Karachi, and his family on their arrival in the city. Mr. Raza Abbas extended his best wishes to His Excellency for a successful and meaningful tenure in Karachi, expressing confidence that his diplomatic assignment will …

KARACHI: A special Independence Day Interfaith Celebration was held on Wednesday, 12 August, 2026 at the Marriott Hotel Karachi, hosted by Dr. Pastor Sultan Sardar Bhatti, CEO of CtnPakistan, in collaboration with the International Religious Freedom Roundtable Pakistan. The gathering brought together faith leaders, diplomats, international guests and prominent political figures, including Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Assembly Anthony Naveed …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan’s culinary fraternity celebrated a landmark achievement in Karachi as the Eat Pakistan Culinary Guild, founded by World Renowned Chef Faiza Bilal Khan, hosted the Pakistan Culinary Victory Celebration to commemorate the country’s first-ever international culinary trophy. The event brought together leading figures from the hospitality, government, business, media and culinary sectors to honour Pakistani chefs …