KARACHI: Careem Pakistan has announced the launch of “Careem On-Call” which allows customers to use a phone call or an SMS to call a Careem Bike at specific locations within the city, for as low as PKR 25. The service is aimed at delivering an efficient transportation service to those who may not be using a smartphone or may not …

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan’s digital startup accelerator programme, Telenor Velocity, signed a contract with Google to launch its first ever gaming cohort aimed at accelerating the game developers. Game Launcher is a programme for top indie game studios who are looking to build, scale & monetize best-in-class mobile games. Like most developing technology areas, game development requires learning and mentoring. To …

KARACHI: ACCA and Atlas Copco Pakistan have agreed to work together for the promotion of sustainable business practices in Pakistan. Both the organisations will be collaborating to develop future-ready talent to meet the requirements of a digital age. The focus of their partnership will be to train a new generation of professional accountants who possess a right blend of digital, technical, …

DUBAI: Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) announced the signing of an agreement with Sharaf Electronics for the implementation of the lighting retrofit project at three terminals of Dubai Airport. The project will replace over 15,000 outdoor and indoor lights with latest energy saving LED lights, resulting in about AED 5 million annual savings every year, for next seven years …

KARACHI: General council and Election meeting of Japan Karate Association was held at Japanese Consulate General Karachi under the supervision of Katsoshi Shana (Japan Karate Association Tokyo Headquarter Japan) Katsunori Ashida (Noori) (Vice Council General Of Japanese Consulate General Karachi) members of JKA Pakistan, Provincial members were also present.Many important decisions were taken at meeting . For next term of …

KARACHI: The TCS Group, the country’s largest logistics services infrastructure, has announced two senior level appointments which are part of the company’s ambitious growth plans. On the occasion of its 36th anniversary, the company has appointed Muhammad Harris Jamali as Group Head of Strategy and Faizan Siddiqi as the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Digital Transformation. While these two …

DUBAI: Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, hosted a number of youth and promising dignitaries at Ramadan Dubai Majlis, an activity under the Ramadan Dubai project held in Dubai on Tuesday evening, the ninth day of Ramadan. This was in coordination with the majlis of H.E. Issa Al-Sirkal. The dialogue included constructive sessions aimed at promoting the convergence of …

KARACHI: Depilex Smileagain Foundation (DSF) has taken on board the multi-talented and globally renowned veteran and film actress, Reema Khan as their Goodwill Ambassador to support its patients and to shed light on this heinous crime. Reema Khan will be seen endorsing the work of Masarrat Misbah to empower women who have gone through the trauma of an acid attack …

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) defeated National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) by 51 runs in their second match of the 7th Corporate T20 Cup, held at Moin Khan Academy, Karachi. A score of 56 runs by Ramiz Aziz, who was well supported by Umair Yousuf with 35 runs, enabled KE to set a respectable target of 172 runs. KE bowlers, Muhammad Imran, Agha …

DUBAI: Intelak, the industry-focused incubator program for the aviation, travel and tourism sectors, led by Principal Partners the Emirates Group, GE (NYSE: GE), and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a demo day and Iftar, during which the four winning start-ups from Cohort 5 showcased their innovative business ideas to an engaged audience. The four winning …