News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan launches its annual Sustainability Review, setting out how it has delivered on its strategy to provide a strong return for shareholders, while creating social and economic value in the communities where it operates. As the largest international bank in the country, Standard Chartered is now truly a part of the social fabric of this …

KARACHI: Imagine Nation pictures (IN) is a new venture by 4 upcoming filmmakers namely Sami Rehman (of Bekaar Films fame), Rida Zahra, Ghania Asad and Sidrah Jamil. IN was formed in the hopes of further exploring the web series market in Pakistan and later dabbling into films and other media. IN’s goal is to present a range of different genres …

DUBAI: When EXPO 2020 opens its doors in Dubai in a year and a half, the world’s first ropeless elevator for skyscrapers will feature prominently. The innovative and pioneering system from thyssenkrupp Elevator was selected as one of the lighthouse projects to be presented in the German Pavilion, called CAMPUS GERMANY, by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and …

LAHORE: SOC Films, helmed by the two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, releases the third part from the animated series “Shattering the Silence”, a project aimed at creating meaningful dialogue around issues of child abuse. The third animated short-film from Shattering the Silence, titled “Child Marriage”, is told through the eyes of a young girl, and follows the story of …

DUBAI: The UAE’s ambitious waste diversion goals can be achieved if more businesses make waste management a top priority within their organisations and adopt best international practices industry experts explained during a workshop recently hosted at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The workshop, organised by member companies of the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network’s Task Force on Waste Management, called …

DUBAI: For the first time in the UAE, Emirates Holidays is offering travelers the ability to lock-in discounted prices in July on their next holiday package for a small deposit at the time of booking. The promotion is valid for booking until 31 July 2019 for outbound travel between 1 September and 30 November 2019. Customers traveling from the UAE …

DUBAI: The search is on at DXB this July for the toy that thinks it is trash, and if found could be the key to winning a magical family trip to Paris. Dotted around the world’s busiest international airport are “Forky’s”, and to be in with a chance of winning an amazing family holiday, DXB wants customers to #FindForkyDXB and …

NEW YORK: British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco, the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its First and Club lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 7. The new contemporary lounge is spread across 665 square metres with fantastic views of the runway, thanks to floor …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA), is the only representative body of restaurants and caterers in Pakistan. It is licensed by Directorate General Trade Organization (DGTO), Ministry of Commerce and Government of Pakistan. They hosted an all-exclusive press conference at the Lal Qila restaurant, announcing the APRA Awards will recognize and reward the best performing restaurants in …

DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has launched the region’s first ‘People of Determination Advisory Panel’, in a move to ensure its customer offering is inclusive for all members of the UAE community, and in line with the UAE government’s efforts to empower and protect the rights of …