By Yousra Rehan KARACHI: On a launch event of a new blood glucose meter, Wasim Akram said that even though he has diabetes, he is fit because of his healthy lifestyle and constant monitoring of blood glucose levels.  He is diabetic since 1997 and had played world class cricket up till 2003. He further added that according to a research …

KARACHI: Three-day single country Thailand Exhibition successfully concluded here on Sunday as 45 companies showcased their new range of products by making business deals with local distributors and dealers. Thousands of visitors including women availed the opportunity to get direct access to the Thai products after 9 years. A large number of people thronged to exhibition on last day. Although …

LAHORE: Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Ltd was presented with the Best Export Brand Trophy 2017 by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House on Friday. Minister of Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha was the chief guest at the ceremony and presented the trophy. Recognising its innumerable contributions to Pakistan’s development and economy, LCCI …

KARACHI: Pollution is a serious threat to marine life in Pakistani waters. It is adversely affecting marine turtles, sea birds and other diverse marine life. This was stated by speakers during a briefing session at a beach cleaning drive organized by WWF-Pakistan and other partners to mark International Coastal Cleanup Week at Sandspit Beach. More than 400 students from government …

RIYADH: A week-long Mexican food festival called ‘Mexican Gastronomy Week’ featuring mouth-watering cuisine amid a backdrop of special ambience created to showcase the culture of that north American country, was inaugurated by Mexican Ambassador Alfredo Miranda at the InterContinental Riyadh Hotel here today. Addressing a press conference at the InterContinental Hotel here, Ambassador Miranda said that Mexico’s cuisines has won …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: The Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Thailand is in final stages which after implementation is expected to double the bilateral trade between both the countries, Suwat Kaewsook, Consul General Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi said at an opening ceremony of three-day long Thailand Exhibition on Friday. The Kaewsook said that the Pakistan has made substantial progress over the years and bilateral trade …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Multan Sultans – the sixth franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) stormed into the PSL circuit in style, as it unveiled its kit designed on a classy color theme and the logo to much hype and excitement in an impressive ceremony. The level of excitement took an upsurge ever since Schön Group won the rights to …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, has been awarded ‘Best Islamic Bank’ at the second Pakistan Banking Awards, 2017, the highest accolade in Pakistan’s banking sector, that recognize excellence across the Banking industry in Pakistan. This marks the second year that Meezan Bank has received the ‘Best Islamic Bank’ award. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui – Founding President & …

LONDON: Ajit Pai, Chairman of US regulator Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is to hold a keynote speech at this year’s Broadband World Forum in Berlin. The 44-year-old Republican attorney is scheduled to give a presentation from the FCC at the event on 26 October 2017. Pai, who was designated Chairman of the FCC by President Donald Trump in January 2017, is …

Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani The biggest challenge being faced by the health sector in Karachi is extreme shortage of trained para-medical staff and emergency medical services. This was stated by Mr. Malik Ahmad Jalal, Chief Executive Officer of The Aman Foundation who is now turning out to be a familiar name in health and education sectors in Pakistan. Speaking …