News Desk ESPOO, Finland: Nokia today announced that Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband provider, has chosen Nokia’s cutting-edge optical transport solution for its new long-haul Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network. Designed to deliver 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength, this next-generation infrastructure will power Cybernet’s national backbone. The network will connect over 25 cities in its initial phase and …

News Desk DUBAI: Swiss Medical Network and Mayo Clinic are joining forces with seven leading institutions, – Clinique de Genolier, Privatklinik Bethanien, Clinica Sant’Anna, as well as Swiss Visio Genolier, Swiss Visio Montchoisi, Swiss Visio Zurich and Swiss Visio Ticino – are joining the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The collaboration comes at a time when Swiss Medical Network is further …

News Desk DUBAI: Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, signs strategic Memorandum of Understanding signings with local and regional cybersecurity leaders, and showcases its cutting-edge threat detection and fraud prevention capabilities at GISEC Global 2025, taking place from May 6 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Group-IB is presenting the …

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has launched the country’s first, human resources hiring and remote working app called Worklee. The application is designed to create diversified, inclusive and accessible employment opportunities for all segments of society. The initiative is particularly aimed at women who want to work remotely, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and freelancers, removing barriers to accessing professional opportunities in a …

RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully implemented an advanced interventional technique for diagnosing breast tumours that are undetectable by conventional imaging methods. This innovation enables physicians to obtain precise biopsy samples during the same visit, thereby accelerating the diagnostic process and initiating earlier treatment. This shift in diagnostic approach addresses cases recorded …

Recognition highlights LAS’s national leadership in advancing access to justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution KARACHI/ WASHINGTON D.C: The Legal Aid Society of Pakistan (LAS) has been awarded the 2025 Community Champion Award by Street Law, Inc. at its annual Awards Gala held in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2025. LAS Chief Executive Officer Haya Zahid accepted the award on behalf …

News Desk TASHKENT: BirBir Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing peer-to-peer (P2P) classifieds platform has raised $10 million in a new funding round. The investment will accelerate the company’s growth, allowing it to enhance its product offering, scale its engineering team, and expand its presence in Uzbekistan and beyond. Founded in 2023 by fintech entrepreneur Alexander Pekin and edtech strategist Alexander Bayzarov, BirBir was created …

News Desk JEDDAH: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced several training agreements with Saudi airlines, airports, and academic institutions to address critical skills needed to support the Kingdom’s growing aviation sector. These agreements were concluded at the IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA), taking place in Jeddah on 6-7 May 2025. In the initial phase, over 1,000 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. Humza Yaqub Tabani, Chairman of the Tabani Group of Companies, was honored to attend the prestigious Revive Pakistan event hosted by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) at the Governor House, Karachi on Monday, 5th May, 2025. The event celebrated business excellence and innovation, with the esteemed Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Kamran Khan …

In a society where traditional classroom setups dominate the educational landscape, a quiet but powerful movement is reshaping how children learn—homeschooling and online education. The International Pakistan Open School (IPOS), led by a team of dedicated women, is championing this transformation. Two of its active educators, Aqsa Waqas and Elma Majid, shared their insightful experiences and perspectives in an exclusive …