LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Nestlé Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) enabling the two partners to collaborate on improving the productivity of Pakistani dairy farmers by way of providing them with financial assistance. With this arrangement, the BOP shall provide financing to Nestlé dairy farmers for the purchase of animals, dairy machinery and equipment, farm infrastructure …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today it will continue its support to the national football team of Bahrain by allocating an aircraft to transport spectators free of charge from Bahrain to Kuwait to show their support to the team. The team recently reached the semi-finals of Arabian Gulf Cup currently taking place in …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) once again dominated the elections of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) held at Federation House, Karachi on 29th December 2017. It was a clean sweep for UBG on the Election Day, with only ten seats available for grabs as two seats of vice presidents had already been won …

DUBAI: ARENCO Real Estate, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises was honoured as the Iconic Real Estate Company of the Year 2017 by the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute. The award was handed to the team by HE Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) during a property summit held at Burj Al Arab where …

LAHORE: Pakistan’s leading contemporary fashion house Hira Ali Studios has introduced its first ever Bridal Collection titled “Break The Mould” with a breathtaking photoshoot. The collection titled “Break The Mould” indeed breaks the mould by providing contemporary nuance to the design ethos of a modern day bridal. With its fashion forward silhouettes, exquisite craftsmanship and minute attention to detail, the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Head to Bollywood Parks Dubai on 26 January for a concert celebrating the 25-year-long career of A. R. Rahman. The Indian composer and musician will be performing at a specially-curated Hindi show, which will feature some of Rahman’s greatest hits, as well as 20 singers and musicians from India and around the world. Rahman will be …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has concluded a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark the UAE’s Year of Giving. One dirham from every ticket booked was donated to charity – and other noble initiatives that touched the lives of those in need around the world. 2017 was officially declared as the Year of Giving by UAE …

BIZ TODAY REPORT The cast and crew of Chupan Chupai walked the Red Carpet at the premiere of their eagerly-awaited movie at a local multiplex here In Karachi on Thursday evening. The Red Carpet of this movie extravaganza was a star-studded affair with well-known names including celebrities and socialites of the Pakistani entertainment industry present, as well as top names …

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has said that its properties located at Malir Halt in Karachi, just off Shahrah-e-Faisal are under threat from the land grabbers who are using different tactics to deprive the company of its rightful ownership. While speaking to the media, Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL said that the land is owned and …

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is concluding another banner year of growth and innovation, marking significant milestones across its fleet, network, and product innovation initiatives, cementing its position as a market leader and industry trendsetter. Since January 2017, Emirates has carried over 59 million passengers. The airline served over 63 million meals on its flights departing Dubai*, and …