Web Desk LAHORE: Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, today announced the newly expanded pitch competition, CoCreate Pitch, which will take place at the Company’s annual flagship CoCreate event. The competition will allow global SMEs with product dreams to compete for a $1 million prize pool. Selected SMEs and entrepreneurs from Pakistan will have the opportunity to participate in the U.S. event …

KARACHI: A significant step towards educational empowerment was marked on June 24, 2025, as the All Pakistan Memon Federation (APMF) and iRoots College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide quality intermediate education to deserving students from the Memon community. The agreement outlines a collaborative framework aimed at expanding academic opportunities through fee concessions and preferential admissions for students …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Data Vault Pakistan has officially launched the country’s first AI-focused data center in Karachi, a groundbreaking initiative set to transform how the nation builds, deploys, and scales artificial intelligence. This next-generation facility is designed to fuel the ambitions of Pakistan’s AI ecosystem, offering unmatched infrastructure for startups, researchers, enterprises, and government agencies. From high-performance GPU computing …

News Desk RIYADH: In the presence of H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani — in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization — signed contracts to privatize multipurpose cargo terminals at eight Saudi ports under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model spanning 20 years. The agreements were signed …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is entering a period of sustained peak operations, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to travel through the airport between 27 June and 9 July 2025. Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000 with the busiest day on 5 July for both departures and transfer traffic. Dubai Airports, alongside its stakeholders, …

KARACHI: A delegation from the Defence Residents Social Welfare Association (DRSWA), led by Aamir Churra and Moiz Shah, held a constructive meeting with the CEO of Clifton Cantonment Board (CBC), Asif Sheikh Javaid, to discuss key community concerns. During the meeting, the DRSWA team formally presented the “Demands of Residents” document, highlighting urgent civic and infrastructure issues faced by Defence …

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been recognised for its commitment to inclusion and accessibility at the Pakistan PWDs Finclusion Awards 2025. The Bank received the award for “Most Disability-Friendly Branch Network” and was also named Runner-Up for “Excellence in Employment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).” The awards ceremony, held in Karachi, was organised …

KARACHI: The Sadar Town Karachi Council has unanimously approved a surplus budget of Rs. 4 billion 38 crore 4 lac 57 thousand 544 for the financial year 2025-26. The total expenditure for the new financial year is estimated at Rs. 4 billion 37 crore 94 lac 7 thousand 350. The budget shows a saving of Rs. 10 lac 50 thousand …

News Desk KARACHI: The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) recently organized a high-level National Seminar to mark World Milk Day following the theme of “Safe Milk, Safe Nation: Affordable Dairy for a Healthier Nation.” The seminar brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and dairy experts to promote a national transition towards safer, packaged milk and explore the strategic role of …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has signed a landmark four-year agreement with Osprey Flight Solutions, appointing them as the airline’s Aviation Security Risk Intelligence Provider. This strategic partnership underscores SalamAir’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure operational safety and security across its expanding network. As a forward-thinking airline, SalamAir continues to lead the way in adopting innovative …