PENANG: Tourism Malaysia welcomes the arrival of the inaugural direct flight connecting Qingdao and Penang, marking another significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s international air connectivity and supporting the nation’s tourism growth in line with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). The inaugural flight, QW923, departed from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport and arrived at Penang International Airport at 3.15 p.m. Operated by …

News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank is stepping up its digital payments strategy, expanding its merchant network and accelerating adoption of instant payment solutions as Pakistan’s shift toward a cashless economy gathers pace, senior bank official said. The move comes as digital transactions continue to rise sharply across the country. Data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows that around 92% …

KARACHI: Tourism Malaysia returned to Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) after a five-year hiatus, participating from 3 to 5 April 2026 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The participation marks a strategic re-engagement with Pakistan’s travel trade and consumers, as Tourism Malaysia showcases the country’s diverse tourism offerings in line with PTM’s theme, “Shaping the Future of Travel: Innovation, Sustainability …

Web Desk KARACHI: Mondelēz Pakistan has been recognized with three awards at the 15th International Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) held in Karachi, cementing its position as a leader in responsible and sustainable business practices in Pakistan. The company received awards in the categories of Women Empowerment, Employee Volunteering, and Environmental Stewardship. The awards were presented by the summit’s …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: The School of Integrated Social Sciences (SISS) at the University of Lahore has successfully concluded the first cohort of its Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree program in Intelligence and Security Studies. Seven students, including one international graduate from Nigeria, completed the program, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s higher education landscape. Dean of the Faculty of Social …

KARACHI: HER Summit Karachi brought together some of the country’s most influential business leaders and change-makers for a powerful panel discussion on women empowerment and inclusion for progress. The panel, titled ‘Male Allyship: From Intent to Impact – Moving Beyond Support to Measurable Change,’ featured a distinguished lineup of experts, including Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz, CEO DIB Pakistan; Saad Zuberi, CEO …

KARACHI: The AKU Surgical Expo 2026, currently underway at Aga Khan University (AKU), is drawing strong interest from clinicians, trainees, and healthcare professionals as it showcases the latest advancements in surgical instruments, implants, and medical technologies. Held as part of the 11th AKU Annual Surgical Conference & Expo 2026 (#11AASC), the Expo is taking place on March 31 and April 1 …

Driverless vehicles can be booked on the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC in partnership with Baidu Inc. through its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, inaugurated the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers …

Move Comes as the Middle East and APAC Emerge as Global Hubs for AI Innovation and Enterprise Investment DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, today announced the appointment of Sabya Sen as Vice President, IMEA & APAC, to lead its business across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (IMEA & APAC). In this role, Sen …