BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Among Pakistan’s leading fashion design house Sania Maskatiya showcased its critically acclaimed New York Fashion Week F/W 2019 collection as the Day-2 finale at Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer Edition on 13th March 2019. The showcase was complemented by footwear from Charles & Keith. This showcase comes hot on the heels of Sania Maskatiya’s ramp showcase at …

DUBAI: As the UAE celebrated the empowerment that 2.65 million females enjoy in the Gulf country, a handful of medical professionals were busy raising awareness about the 34 symptoms of menopause – a key phase of every woman’s life and a core component of her health – on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. Discussion on menopause – which …

DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free’ choral ensemble – The Dubai Duty Free Nightingales – have been awarded with the “Best A Cappella Performance” at the recently concluded ChoirFest Middle East 2019. The competition, organised by The Fridge, took place at Gems Wellington Academy in Silicon Oasis on the afternoon of the 8th March and featured choirs from corporate, community and schools …

KARACHI: Ad and music video director Saqib Malik is all set to make his mark in the world of cinema with his much anticipated and talked about first venture, titled “Baaji”. “Baaji” has been creating a strong buzz since it was announced last year. The film’s intriguing storyline, the ensemble cast and most of all a powerful  role for Meera …

DUBAI: Indigo Living, an upscale home furnishing and interior company recently launched its new spring and summer 2019 collection and celebrates its 40th anniversary. Continuing to ride a wave of metallic trends, the four latest style stories bring together plush opulence, clean lines and gilded details in distinct, sensual palettes. From the European elegance of Parisian Blush and royal blue …

KARACHI: The 10th Karachi Literary Festival has set off in Beach Luxury Hotel on Friday. A session on “Pakistani Cinema: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” was held later on the evening and moderated by President Arts Council of Pakistan Muhammad Ahmed Shah himself. Expressing his views Mr. Shah said, “We are setting up an independent production house and film academy followed …

News Desk DUBAI: The nation’s outstanding young poets were recognised today at the prize giving ceremony of the Taaleem Award for Poetry held during the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (1-9 March 2019). The winners received a commemorative book featuring their winning entries and a trophy, awarded to them by the 2019 Festival poet Joshua Seigal alongside folk poet Zainab …

SHARJAH: A media meet-up for Nikon’s newly launched DSLR camera, Z6, took place here earlier yesterday at a local hotel. Host of the evening, Mariam Hasan Rizvi, introduced the key management of Nikon Pakistan present. Welcome speech was given by Director Camtronx/Nikon Pakistan, Noraiz Nasir Saeed who stated, “The Z6, with specs clearly designed for vloggers and film-makers has pulled …

DUBAI: At Mobile World Congress 2019, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the World’s Fastest 5G Foldable Phone, HUAWEI Mate X, redefining smartphone design with a foldable form factor. Reflecting the innovative DNA of the HUAWEI Mate Series, the HUAWEI Mate X features the Falcon Wing Mechanical Hinge, 7nm multi-mode modem chipset Balong 5000, a high-capacity 4500mAh battery supporting the …

DUBAI: World Number 1, Naomi Osaka spent an afternoon with Chef Ramola Bijendra from Jumeirah Creekside Hotel – the tournament hotel and spoke about all her favourite foods, her eating regime before and after matches and her go to ‘cheat meal’ which is French fries! Both Chef Ramola and Naomi were challenged to produce a great tasting salad, they spent …