By Rafiq Vayani: Hashmi Pakistan, a trusted leader in health and beauty industry, in collaboration with the Economic Diplomacy Forum (EDF), hosted a prestigious farewell reception at the Karachi Gymkhana in honor of the honorable Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in Pakistan. The distinguished event led …

Web Desk KARACHI: Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain, President of the America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AMPAK-BDF), extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the United States on the occasion of U.S. Independence Day. In his message, Shaikh Imtiaz praised the enduring values of freedom, democracy, and innovation that define the American spirit. “This day not only marks the birth …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports announced a strategic joint venture with JINGDONG Property (JDP), the infrastructure arm of global e-commerce leader JD.com, to develop and operate advanced logistics facilities within Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ). The strategic partnership will see the construction of two state-of-the-art warehouses, bonded and non-bonded, spanning a total gross floor area of over 70,000 …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Guest has announced 12.5 million additional miles up for grabs in the second phase of The Extraordinary Challenge, bringing the grand total prize pot to over 20 million Etihad Guest Miles for over 200 potential winners. Last month, Etihad’s loyalty programme, Etihad Guest, launched the competition with five million Etihad Guest Miles to the first …

Web Desk KARACHI: The Consul of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, hosted a networking event to connect with selected reporters, editors, journalists, and media representatives, acknowledging the media fraternity’s dedication and hard work. During the event, Consul Fabrizio Bielli expressed appreciation for their essential role in society, highlighting their continuous efforts to report events objectively and responsibly. Guests engaged in …

News Desk DUBAI: As the industry navigates evolving trade patterns, commitment to an exceptional customer experience has never been more important. Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, is doubling down on providing a world-class experience to its customers, by tracking metrics that demonstrate the airline’s role as a trusted and reliable partner for global trade. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Chairman of Engro, Mr. Hussain Dawood, was invited to speak at a Special Dialogue with Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China, during the World Economic Forum’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions. During the session Mr. Dawood reaffirmed the enduring all-weather friendship between China and Pakistan. He shared that, in 2013, he …

KARACHI: A new research study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia highlights the urgent need for a unified national cancer registry in Pakistan to improve cancer surveillance, policymaking, and resource allocation. Titled ‘Cancer Registries in Pakistan: A Scoping Review’ the study was co-authored by experts from Aga Khan University (AKU), University of Wisconsin, and Shaukat Khanum Memorial …

News Desk KARACHI: On 30 June 2025, an engagement was held between His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, and Mr. Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer of Gamalux Oleochemicals. The meeting was convened to explore avenues for strengthening economic cooperation between Malaysia and Pakistan, in anticipation of the forthcoming official visit of the Prime …

VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has upgraded entity ratings of Faysal Bank Limited (‘FABL’ or the ‘Bank’) to ‘AA+/A1+’ (Double A Plus/A One Plus) from ‘AA/A1+’ (Double A/A One Plus). Medium to long-term rating of ‘AA+’ indicates high credit quality; protection factors are strong. Risk is modest but may vary slightly from time to time because of economic conditions. …