KARACHI: Multi-award winning fashion house Sania Maskatiya has launched the first and second edit of it’s Eid Collection 2018 titled “AMILA”. This season, Sania Maskatiya’s Eid collection brings together contemporary elegance. A delicate mix of embroideries against a backdrop of cottons and nets in an array of pastels and jewel colours, the collection features the brand’s signature detailing bringing together ensembles …

LAHORE: Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power (Private) Limited (QATPL), Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) and GE Power (NYSE: GE) announced the completion of combined cycle commissioning activities and  the start of full-fledged commercial operations on May 20, 2018, 00:00 hours at the Bhikki Power Plant. The facility is now adding up to 1,180 megawatts (MW) of power to the national grid – the equivalent power needed to …

LAHORE: A student of MS electrical Engineering, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at LUMS, Faaiz Arbab, has manufactured Pakistan’s first smart wheelchair called GOBEE. National Design Awards (NDA) Pakistan has awarded Arbab with the best Consumer Product Design Award (2018) for his Voice Operated Smart Wheel Chair. GOBEE is not only water repellent, and anti-rusting, but also has …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently partnered with Dreams Society, a non-profit organization establish in 2011 with a mission to fulfill the dreams of children affected with terminal illnesses and debilitating diseases. A number of young children and their parents visited the airline’s headquarters, meeting with Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Krešimir Kučko and Gulf …

KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the First Women Bank to provide work from home opportunities to CA Women members. This MoU was signed by Riaz A. Rehman Chamdia, President ICAP and Tahira Raza, President & CEO of First Women Bank Limited.  Hina Usmani, Chairperson CA Women’s Committee, Abdul Malik, Chief Operating Officer …

LAHORE: One of Pakistan’s leading fashion and lifestyle consultant, Maria Asif Baig launched her brand MANARA with its debut Eid Festive Luxury Lawn Collection 2018, Daastan Dosti Ki through a media preview followed by Iftar at The Nishat Hotel, Lahore. Available for pre-booking at https://www.facebook.com/manarabymaria, MANARA’s debut luxury lawn collection Daastan Dosti Ki is inspired by, and dedicated to, Maria’s …

DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started fitting taxis affiliated to the Public Transport Agency with surveillance cameras as a part of its efforts to improve the level of public transportations services. Through these cameras, RTA can monitor the conduct of taxi drivers and verify the extent of their compliance with the professional driving standards as well as …

DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a knowledge sharing seminar at its premises which gathered members of Dubai’s business community and highlighted global best practices in engaging Emirati women in development. The event, organised by the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Task Force on Emirati Women Engagement in Development, included presentations from Aramex, Empower and HSBC Middle …

MUSCAT: In the true spirit of Ramadan, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) is expressing its gratitude to its users, taking the opportunity to SayShukran to Huawei fans across the region. During this special time of reflection, devotion and generosity, Huawei re-emphasizes its commitment to serving its customers with dedication and pride, to enrich their daily digital life. “The Middle East …

LAHORE: Emirates Skywards has made it even easier to redeem reward flights and earn travel and lifestyle rewards by giving members more flexibility in managing their Skywards Miles. Members of Emirates’ award-winning loyalty programme can now buy, gift or transfer miles to their loved ones at a more attractive rate. The cost of buying or gifting miles has been adjusted …