The Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) hosted a media roundtable spotlighting a growing mental health crisis among Pakistani migrant workers and youth, urging policymakers to integrate mental health care into national and migration frameworks. Migration has long served as a survival strategy amid Pakistan’s economic hardship, unemployment, and climate shocks such as the 2022 floods that displaced …

Leaders of the Pakistani diaspora in Canada came together at Habib University’s “Shaping Futures in a Fractured World” fundraising gala in Mississauga to support equitable access to higher education and celebrate the power of knowledge to bring communities together. The event highlighted Habib University’s mission of nurturing critical, conscious, and community-minded graduates who can lead positive change in Pakistan and …

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the largest body of more than 200 leading foreign investors in Pakistan, has released its biennial Perception and Investment Survey 2025, revealing a cautiously optimistic outlook from foreign investors on Pakistan’s business and investment climate. The survey shows that 73 percent of OICCI members recommend Pakistan as a viable destination for …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The two-day 7th Karachi International Water Conference (KIWC), titled “Water, People, Health – Coping with the Floods”, organized by the Hisaar Foundation, in association with Karachi School of Business and Leadership opened here earlier today.The conference brought together government representatives, international experts, civil society leaders, private sector actors, academics, and youth to deliberate on water security, …

Sport Desk DUBAI: After a triumphant season, UAE Team Emirates XRG have touched down in Dubai, making their first stop at Emirates Group Headquarters. During their visit, employees, many cycling enthusiasts, were given a chance to meet and mingle with team members. The team was led by Tadej Pogačar, world number one in the UCI World Ranking and four-time Tour …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has appointed Jennifer Edwards as its new Operations Excellence Director. Edwards joins the Middle East division from Premier Inn UK, bringing over a decade of experience in operations management and commercial leadership across the UK and Australia. With a proven track record of leading change and delivering results, she will play a …

Landmark initiatives include world-first sustainability showcase, supply of SAF for participating aircraft, sustainability conference and exciting new partnerships Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai Airshow 2025 will inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future. With sustainability a defining theme, this year’s edition aims to accelerate sustainable innovation technologies within aerospace …

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan, through its innovative digital health platform Tabeeb Online, has partnered with Maroof International Hospital to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and convenient for people across the country. Through this collaboration, Tabeeb Online users nationwide can now easily book and pay for specialist appointments online, removing the hassle of long queues and wait times. In addition, users will …

A powerful guide to resilience, identity, and self-leadership is now available globally Web Desk DUBAI: YANGA Unplugged, the impactful debut by international business leader and motivational storyteller Premal Patel; was officially launched on October 23 in Dubai at MAMA Shelter, in the presence of VIP guests, media representatives, and close acquaintances. The event marked the global release of the book, …

In a historic and unprecedented gesture, officers of the Pakistan Merchant Navy, accompanied by their families, paid a solemn tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the revered Founder of Pakistan, at the Mazar-e-Quaid. The ceremony marks the first-ever formal tribute by Merchant Navy officers in the country’s maritime history — symbolising the deep connection between Pakistan’s seafarers and the founding …