By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Ameena Saiyid S.I., Founder and Director of the Adab Festival and Managing Director of Lightstone Publishers, unveiled the speakers and the highly anticipated programme for the 10th Adab Festival at a press conference held here earlier today. The milestone 10th Adab Festival will take place in Karachi on Saturday, 22nd November and Sunday, 23rd November 2025, …

News Desk KARACHI: A luncheon reception was extended by Asif Sheikh Javaid (Pilot) to meet & greet Mian Nadeem Ayub of Safi Sons, Karachi & Mian Faisal Shahzad from Faisalabad at a local hotel in Karachi. Vice Chairman BMG Anjum Nisar, Iftikhar Ahmed Vohra former President KCCI & Mian Shahid Rafi Magoon participated as Guests of Honor. Other prominent personalities …

News Desk DUBAI: OMODA&JAECOO, the fastest-growing new automotive brand worldwide, made its official debut in Germany at IAA Mobility 2025, where it showcased an extensive line-up of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). Highlights included the OMODA 5 BEV and the much-anticipated JAECOO J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), alongside a complete product matrix covering both BEV and PHEV categories. The spotlight was …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A Water Filtration Plant has been installed at Bokara Road, Pir Wadhai Rawalpindi with the generous support of Mr. Yasunori Kobayashi, Rotary Club of Tokyo- Mukojima, Japan. The water filtration plant was inaugurated on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4.30 pm by the President Rotary International Francesco Arezzo, Rotary Foundation Chair Holgar Knaack, Chair International PolioPlus …

KARACHI: From August 11-12 U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom completed an official visit to Hyderabad and Jamshoro, where he engaged with local officials, academic leaders, youth, journalists, and members of the business community.  The visit highlighted the enduring U.S.-Pakistan partnership and underscored shared priorities in academic excellence, innovation, and mutual prosperity. During his visit, Urbom toured the U.S.-Pakistan Center for …

The LACAS School Network has made history by becoming the first and only school from Pakistan to be invited to the Villars Symposium 2025 in Switzerland, a prestigious global platform where over 100 international experts, educators, entrepreneurs, and more than 130 young Villars Fellows came together to shape a net-zero, nature-positive future.Representing Pakistan on this global stage were Faris Jawad …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency, has officially expanded its footprint into Oman, marking a strategic milestone in the agency’s regional growth. This positions the firm to meet the increasing demand from investors and end-users seeking opportunities in one of the Gulf’s most promising emerging real estate markets. The decision to enter Oman comes as …

News Desk KARACHI: The Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi, His Excellency Mr. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, attended the KL Cup 2025 Recognition Ceremony organized by the Kiran Foundation DCTO Lyari. The event celebrated the participation of Pakistan’s South Youth Soccer Academy (SYSA) in the prestigious KL Cup 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur from April 26 to 27, 2025. SYSA proudly …

Web Desk KARACHI: In a heartfelt show of unity and gratitude, Meezan Bank held a special ceremony at its Head Office in Karachi to pay tribute to the courage and dedication of Pakistan’s Armed Forces. More than 3,000 employees, including the Bank’s senior leadership, came together to celebrate the spirit of sacrifice that defines our Armed Forces. The event featured …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The 54th Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was celebrated with a grand reception hosted by Mr. S. M. Mahbubul Alam, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi. The event, held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, was a gracious and memorable occasion, symbolizing the enduring friendship and close ties between Bangladesh …