KARACHI: METRO Cash & Carry Pakistan celebrated METRO Volunteer Day by joining hands with SOS Children’s Village, which is one of Pakistan’s largest charity organizations dedicated to orphaned and abandoned children. Since a number of children here have experienced difficult situations in life, coming from neglected and sometimes violent backgrounds, METRO Pakistan employees were given the opportunity to dedicate their time …

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Imran Khan returned back to the country on Thursday after his visit to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. During his visit, PM Imran met the leadership in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia during his first official visit after assuming office as the premier. PM Imran performed Umrah and also paid a visit to Roza-e-Rasool (Peace …

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced top 10 donors for the fund set up by Supreme Court of Pakistan for construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams. According to the SBP, Pakistan Army remains the top institution with Rs 582 million of donation for the construction of dams, followed HQ Strategic Plans Division Rs 201 million on second and …

KARACHI: Abdul Waheed Panjwani decides to contest elections once again for remaining tenure of 2017-2019 for the President of Okhai Memon Jamat. The election will be held on Sunday 30th September, 2018 from 10 AM till 5 PM without any break at the Husein Ebrahim Sports Complex Hussainabad, F.B Area. Abdul Waheed Panjwani Patron Okhai Memon Jamat has served before …

ABU DHABI: Serco Middle East, a leading provider of essential public services, announced that it is participating as Gold Sponsor at the 2nd Annual GCC Patient Experience Summit, which will be held at Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi on September 18 and 19, 2018. The company is set to underscore key findings of its research on the impact of non-clinical …

KARACHI: Pakistan contains a diverse topography of geographical features and is home to incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Over the last century, lack of understanding and awareness has led to human practices that have exploited the country’s natural resources without replenishing them. A growing population and increasing infrastructure needs have also led to the decimation of animal habitats and forests, and …

ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and Airlangga University of Indonesia have agreed to work on exchange of delegations, bilateral cooperation in research and join projects for academic excellence. A 9 member delegation from Airlangga University of Indonesia visited IIUI Tuesday and met with IIUI Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, President IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, Vice Presidents, Deans, DGs, Head of …

DUBAI: HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Major General Abdullah Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police General HQ launched the Traffic Incidents Management Unit vehicle. The Unit’s vehicles will be deployed on a 70 km stretch of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road on a trial base for …

KARACHI: Khaadi, Pakistan’s premier fashion brand announced that it will donate rupees 30 million for the DiamerBasha and Mohmand Dam Fund. The announcement was made during a fund raising ceremony at the Governor House Karachi as part of Prime Minister, Imran Khan’s scheduled visit. The donation amount was revealed following the August 14th pledge of Khaadi’s contributing its Independence Day …

DUBAI: Emirati university students now have the valuable opportunity to learn from hugely experienced professionals from around the world thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai’s newly launched Internship Programme for undergraduates and recent graduates. Hundreds of young Emiratis will be immersed in preparations for the Arab world’s largest ever event, making meaningful contributions to Expo 2020 while gaining invaluable experience and …