KARACHI: As part of a mission to the region promoting post-Brexit business, delegates from the Mayor of London’s Office visit Karachi hub of London-backed startup colwiz. London-Karachi collaboration: colwiz Founder Tahir Mansoori with his team of talented engineers and designers and the Deputy Mayor of London, Rajesh Agrawal. The Deputy Mayor of London was in Karachi this week as part of …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Literature, art and culture are the first line of defense against any kind of extremism, says Mohammad Ahmed Shah, president Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Addressing a press conference to announce the details of the 10th International Urdu conference to be held from 21st December 2017, till 25 December, 2017, he said that this will be …

BEIJING: In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, Star Alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) have agreed to closely cooperate to further establish Beijing Capital International Airport as a leading hub and transfer airport as well as to significantly enhance the future customer experience. …

BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: The International Property Show (IPS), the Middle East’s biggest property sales platform for local and international real estate markets, is set to take place in Dubai from 9th to 11th April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will be driving international sales through Country Pavilions that open up a world of investment opportunities …

DUBAI: Emirates, the Official Airline of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has brought all-star players Justin Turner (third baseman) and Chase Utley (second baseman) to Dubai to help further develop the game of baseball in the region.  Late last year, Emirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the sponsorship of the Dubai Little League Divisional Teams, now called the Dubai Dodgers. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The certificates’ distribution ceremony for the newly qualified Chartered Accountants was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and organised by the Southern Regional Committee (SRC), ICAP, here at a Marriott hotel. As many as 148 newly qualified CAs of the Southern Region received their certificates, 13 students were awarded merit certificates and …

DUBAI: Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced that it has recently launched The Caterer, a new age company offering nutritious and balanced meals to businesses, communities and individuals. This catering service, located in Dubai Investment Park, is the 30th commercial project to be launched under Tejar Dubai to date, while it is the fifth …

KARACHI: Members of the United Business Group (UBG) from Balochistan have announced their decision to join the Businessmen Panel (BMP) and its alliance partner, Pakistan Business Group (PBG). In a press conference on Wednesday at the Karachi Press Club, the group leaders of Balochistan Ghulam Farooq and the vice president of the FPCCI, Wali Muhammad said they were joining the …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited (PTCL) held a seminar on “The Power of Public Cloud” at a local hotel in Karachi, which was largely attended by CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT professionals from business and corporate sector. Dr. Daniel Ritz, President & CEO, PTCL was the keynote speaker on the occasion. Speaking on ‘The role of PTCL in the Digital …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: The ninth Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) will be held on 9, 10, and 11 February 2018 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. KLF brings together and celebrates Pakistani and international authors writing in diverse languages. The festival will feature talks, panel discussions, readings, book launches, English and Urdu mushaira, satire, author signings, performing arts, film screenings, book …